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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
MBG3002 | Techniques in Biological Sciences | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EMİNE KANDEMİŞ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | There is none. |
Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to form a substantial theoretical basis to understand key experimental techniques used in modern molecular biology research. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Discuss DNA isolation, quantification, agarose gel electrophoresis 2. Define Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), principle, basic applications, optimization 3. Define Recombinant DNA technology (gene overexpression and silencing vectors, cloning, transfection, transformation) 4. Evaluate DNA Sequence analysis, Southern Blot 5. Define about RNA isolation, quantification, cDNA synthesis, cDNA library construction 6. Define Q-PCR, RT-PCR. miRNA 7. Define Microarray analysis and Northern Blot 8. Identify about Protein isolation, quantification, SDS-PAGE, Commassie Staining 9. Discuss Western Blot, Immunostaining, Protein imaging techniques 10. Define Protein purification techniques 11. Evaluate about Protein-protein interaction analysis (phage display, yeast two hybrid) |
Experimental techniques course will provide an intensive exposure to the experimental techniques used in molecular biology. It is mainly based on DNA, RNa and protein analysis techniques. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to course | Reading |
2) | DNA isolation, quantification, agarose gel electrophoresis | Reading |
3) | Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), principle, basic applications, optimization | Reading |
4) | Recombinant DNA technology (gene overexpression and silencing vectors, cloning, transfection, transformation) | Reading |
5) | DNA Sequence analysis, Southern Blot | Reading |
6) | RNA isolation, quantification, cDNA synthesis, cDNA library construction | Reading |
7) | Q-PCR, RT-PCR. miRNA | Reading |
8) | Microarray analysis and Northern Blot I | Reading |
9) | Microarray analysis and Northern Blot II | Reading |
10) | Protein isolation, quantification, SDS-PAGE, Commassie Staining | Reading |
11) | Western Blot, Immunostaining, Protein imaging | Reading |
12) | Protein purification techniques | Reading |
13) | Protein-protein interaction analysis (phage display, yeast two hybrid)-I | Reading |
14) | Protein-protein interaction analysis (phage display, yeast two hybrid)-II | Reading |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir. Course notes will be supplied weekly. |
References: | 1. Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, Wiley Online Library, ISBN: 9780471142720 2. Lab Math, Dany Spencer Adams, CSHL Press, 2003, ISBN 0879696346, 9780879696344 3. Lab Ref, Albert S. Mellick, Linda Rodgers Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, ISBN-13: 978-0879698157 4. Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual, Joseph Sambrook, David William Russell, CSHL Press, 2001, ISBN 0879695773, 9780879695774 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 1 | % 5 |
Quizzes | 2 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 7 | 98 |
Midterms | 1 | 17 | 17 |
Final | 1 | 18 | 18 |
Total Workload | 175 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). | 2 |
2) | They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. | 2 |
3) | They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. | 2 |
4) | Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. | 1 |
5) | They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. | 3 |
6) | Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. | 3 |
7) | They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. | 2 |
8) | They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. | 3 |
9) | They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. | 1 |
10) | They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. | 1 |
11) | By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. | 3 |
12) | They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. | 2 |
13) | Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. | 3 |
14) | Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. | 2 |
15) | They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. | 3 |