EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
MBG4003 Comparative Genomics and Proteomics Spring 2 0 2 5
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: 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 objective of this course is to provide information about the "omics" technology, especially focusing on genomics and proteomics. The recent applications of these areas and relevant bioinformatics background will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define the "omics" technologies.
2. Discuss the technologies behind genomics and proteomics studies.
3. Discuss the applications of both structural and functional genomics and also the proteomics studies.
4. Define basic information about bioinformatics.
5. Recognize the importance of these technologies in modern genetics.

Course Content

Computational, molecular and genetic methodologies are covered including applications in structural and functional genomics (genome analysis and comparative genomics, technologies for transcriptional profiling), proteomics and related bioinformatics.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The rise of "omics" technology Reading
2) The organization and structure of genomes Reading
3) Genome mapping Reading
4) Genome-Sequencing projects Reading
5) Functional Genomics I Reading
6) Functional Genomics II Reading
7) Analysis of the transcriptome Reading
8) Comparative genomics Reading
9) Overview Reading
10) Proteomics I Reading
11) Proteomics II Reading
12) Proteomics III Reading
13) Applications I Reading
14) Applications II Reading

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir.
Course notes will be supplied weekly.

References: 1)Discovering genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics, Campbell AM and Heyer LJ, 2nd edition, 2007, Pearson education Inc., ISBN: 0-8053-8219-4
2)Bioinformatics and Functional genomics, Pevsner J, 2nd edition, 2009, John Wiley & Sons Inc., ISBN: 978-0-470-08585-1
3)Principles of gene manipulation and genomics, Primrose SB and Tywan RM, 7th edition, 2006, Blacwell Publishing, ISBN: 9781405135443"

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 5
Quizzes 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 20
Midterms 1 17 17
Final 1 18 18
Total Workload 125

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) 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