| CHILD DEVELOPMENT (TURKISH) | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| BES1005 | Medical Biology and Genetics | Fall | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Language of instruction: | Turkish |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CAN ERGÜN |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SEYDA İĞNAK |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | NONE |
| Course Objectives: | Main objective is to introduce the basic concepts of human genetics and their reflections on medical practice. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; o Students will be able to comprehend the size and function of human genome o Understand the links between diseases and the disturbance of genetic information o Know how advances in genetics could be used for the benefit of patients and their families |
| The concepts of medical genetics and genome; molecular basis of human diseases; genetics in medical practice; mutations and polymorphisms; molecular genetic applications; rare and complex genetic diseases; genetics of cancer and asthma |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction and basic concepts | |
| 2) | Genetics in medical practice - I | |
| 3) | Genetics in medical practice - II | |
| 4) | Structure of genome - I | |
| 5) | Structure of genome - II | |
| 6) | Gene expression - I | |
| 7) | Gene expression - II | |
| 8) | Mid-Term Exam | |
| 9) | Molecular genetic applications | |
| 10) | Molecular genetic basis of diseases | |
| 11) | Hemoglobinopathies | |
| 12) | Mutations | |
| 13) | Mendelian diseases | |
| 14) | Diseases with complex genetic background | |
| 15) | Genetics of cancer and asthma | |
| 16) | Final Exam |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Strachan, T. Read, A.P. (2010). Human Molecular Genetics 4th Edition, Taylor & Francis Group ISBN: 9780815341499 |
| References: | Nussbaum, R. McInnes, R. Willard, H. (2007) Genetics in Medicine 7th Edition, Thompson & Thompson ISBN: 9781416030805 Alberts et al. (2007) Molecular Biology of the Cell 5th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor & Francis Group ISBN: 9780815341055 Rimoin et al. (2006). Emery and Rimoin’s Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics 5th Edition. Churchill & Livingstone ISBN: 9780443068706 |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Preliminary Jury | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Midterms | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Final | 1 | 21 | 21 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about physical, cognitive, social-emotional aspects of child development. | 4 |
| 2) | To display actions in professional practice based on ethical principles and values. | 4 |
| 3) | To adopt the principle of lifelong learning, using efficient ways for accessing information. | 4 |
| 4) | To know the stages of child development and to be able to use models / theories efficiently for supporting children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development. | 4 |
| 5) | To plan, implement and evaluate professional projects, research and events with a sense of social responsibility, | 4 |
| 6) | To be able to use effective communication methods in counseling and child and family-based guidance. | 4 |
| 7) | To be sensitive to the child and family-related issues taking into account the child's stages of development, and to implement strategies for personal development of child and education methods which are vital for leading effective and productive life. | 3 |
| 8) | To use the education and communication materials according to the child development stage, and to create proper educational environment. | 3 |
| 9) | To take responsibilities in the field of child development and education using interdisciplinary approach, and to use information technologies, and to engage in projects and activities. | 3 |
| 10) | To use health information technologies for research in the field of child development. | 3 |
| 11) | To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. | 3 |
| 12) | To become a good example for colleagues and society, and represent efficiently the professional identity using advanced knowledge about child development. | 3 |