BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| BNG5113 | Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering | Spring | 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: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. GÜLAY BULUT |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | There is none. |
| Course Objectives: | The molecular and cellular bases of life from an engineering perspective. Analysis and engineering of biomolecular structure and dynamics, enzyme function, molecular interactions, metabolic pathways, signal transduction, and cellular mechanics. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1) Discuss molecular and cellular bases of life through bioengineering perspective. 2) Learn biomolecular structure and dynamics. 3) Learn enzyme function and dynamics. 4) Discuss metabolic pathways and signal transduction. |
Course Content
| This course investigates the molecules and mechanisms underlying cellular function from an engineering perspective, utilizing physical, chemical and quantitative approaches. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | DNA replication | |
| 2) | DNA elasticity | |
| 3) | DNA sequencing technologies I | |
| 4) | DNA sequencing technologies II | |
| 5) | Melting and other structural transitions in DNA | |
| 6) | DNA nanotechnology | |
| 7) | Driving forces in protein folding and binding I | |
| 8) | Driving forces in protein folding and binding II | |
| 9) | Allostery | |
| 10) | Protein design I | |
| 11) | Protein design II | |
| 12) | Metabolic engineering | |
| 13) | Synthetic biology I | |
| 14) | Synthetic biology II |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Griffiths, J. B., 1990. Animal Cell Biotechnology, Vol 1-4; Eds. R. E. Spier, Acad. Pres Inc. Freshney I. R. 1994. Culture of Animal Cells. Wiley Liss Inc. Neumann, K., H., A.Kumar, J. Imani, 2009. Plant Cell and Tissue Culture – A Tool in Biotechnology; Basics and Application. Springer – Verlag , Berlin Heidelberg. George, E. F., M.A. Hall, G.-J.De Klerk, 2008. Plant Propagation by Tissue Culture. 3rd Edition Volume 1. Springer Publishing Company. Loyola-Vargas, V.M., F. Vázquez-Flota, 2006. Plant Cell Culture Protocols, Second Edition, Humana Press Inc. Bailey, J. E., D. F. Ollis, 1986. Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals, McGraw Hill. |
| References: | Related articles. İlgili makaleler. |
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 | |
| 1) | Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. | 5 |
| 2) | Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. | 5 |
| 3) | Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. | 5 |
| 4) | Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. | 4 |
| 5) | Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. | 4 |
| 6) | Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. | 5 |
| 7) | Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. | 3 |
| 8) | Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. | 3 |
| 9) | Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. | 4 |
| 10) | Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. | 4 |
| 11) | Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. | 4 |