BIOENGINEERING (ENGLISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
MBG4055 Special Topics in Genetics I Fall
Spring
3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELIZABETH HEMOND
Course Objectives: Special Topics in Genetics-I course aims to analyze publications in genetics in terms of hypothesis, methodology, results and impact on scientific background. Students will also be able to follow the most recent advances in genetics.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Acquire knowledge about the innovations in the field of genetics.
2. Discuss the validity of this information.
3. Discuss how to make a hypothesis, outline a research, and validate the data obtained.
4. Evaluate how the new information is applied into research.

Course Content

This discussion based course will update the students with the most recent advances in the field of genetics.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Article discussion
2) Article discussion
3) Article discussion
4) Article discussion
5) Presentations
6) Article discussion
7) Article discussion
8) Overview
9) Article discussion
10) Presentations
11) Article discussion
12) Article discussion
13) Article discussion
14) Article discussion

Sources

Course Notes: Course notes will be supplied.
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)"

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 2 % 15
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 1 % 25
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 10
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 25
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 75
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 8 112
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 158

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) An understanding of the advanced concepts of Mathematics (calculus, analysis, linear algebra, differential equations, statistics), Natural Sciences (physics, chemistry, biology), and Engineering Sciences (electronics, material science, mechanics, thermal and fluid systems, control, signal and image processing, microcontrollers) relevant to Biomedical Engineering.
2) An ability to use at an advanced level the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools (including software) necessary for engineering practice.
3) The capability of designing and conducting advanced experiments and of analyzing and evaluating data.
4) An ability to design the components of complex systems and processes under realistic constraints.
5) Acquisition of the skills needed to develop products (device, system, process) which are used in diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of diseases.
6) An ability to communicate knowledge and opinion efectively, both oral and in writing.
7) An ability to assume initiative and individual resposibility, and to cooperate with team-mates from other disciplines.
8) A kowledge of the current needs and problems of society, and an awareness of the social and global impact of engineering solutions.
9) Assimilation of the ethics and responsibilities of the profession.
10) Recognition of the importance of life-long learning, and participation therein.