MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD) | |||||
PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
MBG2001 | Molecular Genetics I | Fall | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
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: | The objective of the course is to identify the features of nucleic acids, chromosome organization in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, DNA replication and the mechanisms related with gene expression. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Identify preliminary terms in genetics. 2. Discuss the basic features of DNA. 3. Define structure and features of nucleic acids. 4. Identify chromosome organization in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. 5. Discuss DNA replication. 6. Discuss mutations, their causes and types. 7. Define DNA repair and its mechanisms. 8. Discuss RNA transcription. 9. Identifies RNA processing in general terms. 10. Discuss mechanisms related with gene expression regulation 11. Identify protein translation. 12. Discuss post-translational mechanisms. |
This course covers the features of nucleic acids, chromosomeal organisation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, DNA replication, RNA transcription and protein translation. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
1) | Introduction | ||
2) | DNA | ||
3) | Structure and properties of nucleic acids | ||
4) | Chromosome organization in prokaryotes and eukaryotes | ||
5) | DNA Replication | ||
6) | Mutations | ||
7) | DNA repair | ||
8) | Transcription I | ||
9) | Transcription II | ||
10) | RNA processing | ||
11) | Regulation of gene expression | ||
12) | Translation I | ||
13) | Translation II | ||
14) | Post-translational modifications |
Course Notes: | Molecular Genetics I Lecture Notes will be supplied. Moleküler Genetik I ders notları verilecektir. |
References: | 1. The Cell: A Molecular Approach, Geoffrey M. Cooper, Robert E. Hausman, Sinauer Associates, 5th edition (2009), ISBN-13: 978-0878933976 2. Molecular Biology of the Gene. (4th ed.) 1987. James D. Watson, Tania A. Baker, Stephen P. Bell, Alexander Gann, Michael Levine (Author), Richard Losick, Inglis CSHLP., Benjamin Cummings Publishers, 6th edition (2007), ISBN-13: 978-0805395921 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 10 | % 5 |
Laboratory | 10 | % 20 |
Application | 0 | % 0 |
Field Work | 0 | % 0 |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | % 0 |
Quizzes | 0 | % 0 |
Homework Assignments | 0 | % 0 |
Presentation | 0 | % 0 |
Project | 0 | % 0 |
Seminar | 0 | % 0 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Preliminary Jury | 0 | % 0 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Paper Submission | 0 | % 0 |
Jury | 0 | % 0 |
Bütünleme | % 0 | |
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 |
Laboratory | 10 | 2 | 20 |
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 | 178 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |