ECONOMICS
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 Fall 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 : Assist. Prof. CEMALETTİN BEKPEN
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) Introduction and definition of "omics" technology Reading
2) Genomics, MetaGenomics Reading
3) Functional Genomics Reading
4) Comparative Genomics Reading
5) Epigenomics Reading
6) PaleoGenomics Reading
7) Transcriptomics I Reading
8) Transcriptomics II Reading
9) Review for the midterm exam Reading
10) Introduction to Proteomics "What is Proteomics" Reading
11) Protein Separation and Sequencing Reading
12) Protein Purification Reading
13) Protein-Protein Interaction Y2H Reading
14) Targeted Single Cell Proteomics 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
Homework Assignments 1 20 20
Quizzes 4 4 16
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 1 10 10
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 120

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) As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends.  2
2) He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. 2
3) Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events.  2
4) Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders.  2
5) Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. 1
6) Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures.  2
7) Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. 1
8) Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. 2
9) In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective.   2
10) Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines.  1
11) Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team.  2