ELECTRIC-ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (ENGLISH, NONTHESIS)
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
BNG5124	Basic Techniques in Bioengineering	Fall	3	0	3	8

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. MERVE SEVEN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	There is none.
Course Objectives:	• Understanding the basic and fundamental techniques used in bioengineering and similar life sciences. • Understanding the working mechanisms of basic techniques and using this information for possible problem solutions. • Understanding newly developed technologies due to the rapidly developing nature of the life sciences field. • Reviewing current literature to understand real-time problems and their technical solutions. • Offering alternative solutions/technological approaches to research questions in current literature with the techniques learned within the scope of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Define and specify basic techniques used in investigation and analysis of biomolecules such as DNA, RNA, proteins and glycoproteins/ carbohydrates.
2) Discuss sequencing techniques of different biomolecules.
3) Discuss detection techniques of different biomolecules.
4) Discuss mass spectrometry and its applications in biological sciences
5) Discuss liquid chromatography and its applications in biological sciences
6) Discuss various microscopy techniques and specific applications of each.
7) Follow up and understand recent technical advances

Course Content

Nucleic acids, introduction to their structures and analysis methods; PCR and the types; Probes and blotting; Techniques used in protein studies; flow cytometry; chromatographic techniques; mass spectrometry; glycobiology and the studies

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to nucleic acids
2)	PCR and applications
3)	Probes and Blots
4)	RNA Techniques I
5)	RNA Techniques II
6)	Introduction into Protein Techniques
7)	ELISA
8)	Midterm Exam/ presentations
9)	Flow cytometry
10)	Mass Spectrometry
11)	Liquid Chromatography
12)	Microscopy Techniques
13)	Glycobiology
14)	Emerging Technologies

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	"Cold Spring Harbor Protocols, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, ISSN: 1559-6095 Biotechnology, Clark D, Pazdernik N. 2nd Edition, 2016 ISBN: 978-0-12-385015-7 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Compendium, Lundblad R.L. 2nd Edition, CRC Press, ISBN: 978-1-138-05458-5 Molecular Biotechnology, Glick B.R, Pasternak J.J, Patten C.L. 4th Edition, ASM Press, ISBN 978-1-55581-498-4"
References:	Lecture notes.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	4	56
Study Hours Out of Class	14	7	98
Midterms	1	20	20
Final	1	30	30
Total Workload			204

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution