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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 |
| MBG3004 | Genetics | 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 main objective of the course is to provide an understanding of the principles and concepts of genetics and its applications in biological sciences. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Introduction to course, define basic concepts in genetics 2. Define DNA as the genetic material 3. Evaluate gene structure and function 4. Discuss outcomes of DNA variations 5. Define Mendelian genetics 6. Identify how chromosomes function in inheritance 7. Differentiate Non-Mendelian genetics from Mendelian genetics 8. Describe genomics and mapping of genomic sequences 9. Define dynamic aspects of genomics 10. Recognize relevance of genetics in cancer 11. Identify genetic composition of biological populations 12. Discuss theories on adaptation and evolution |
| Genetics,which is a discipline of biology, is the study of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms. The course content includes molecular structure and function of genes, gene behavior in the context of a cell or organism (e.g. dominance and epigenetics), patterns of inheritance from parent to offspring, and gene distribution, variation and change in populations. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Genetics, Introduction | Reading |
| 2) | DNA as the Genetic Material | Reading |
| 3) | Gene Structure and Function | Reading |
| 4) | DNA Mutation, DNA Repair, and Transposable Elements | Reading |
| 5) | Mendelian Genetics | Reading |
| 6) | Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance | Reading |
| 7) | Non-Mendelian Genetics I | Reading |
| 8) | Non-Mendelian Genetics II | Reading |
| 9) | Genomics: The Mapping and Sequencing of Genomes and Genetic Mapping in Eukaryotes | Reading |
| 10) | Functional and Comparative Genomics | Reading |
| 11) | SNPs and GWAS | Reading |
| 12) | Genetics of Cancer | Reading |
| 13) | Population Genetics | Reading |
| 14) | Molecular Evolution | Reading |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir. Course notes will be supplied weekly. |
| References: | 1. iGenetics: A Molecular Approach with Mastering Genetics, Peter J. Russell, Third Edition, Pearson Education Inc., 2010 (ISBN-13: 978-0-321-56976-9) 2. Concepts of Genetics, William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Tenth Edition, Pearson Benjamin Cummings, 2011 (ISBN-13: 978-0321732330) 3. Genes X, Jocelyn E. Krebs, Elliott S. Goldstein, Stephen T. Kilpatrick Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2009 (ISBN-13: 978-0763766320) |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 1 | % 5 |
| Laboratory | 1 | % 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 |
| Application | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterms | 1 | 19 | 19 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 175 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |