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
MBG2005 Cell Biology I Spring 3 2 3 8
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 EMİNE KANDEMİŞ
Course Objectives: This course aims an in-depth understanding of cellular components and its mechanisms.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Identifiy cell and organisation of tissues,
2. Discuss composition of cells,
3. Define cellular metabolism,
4. Identify fundamental tools in molecular biology,
5. Discuss replication, maintenance, and rearrangements of genomic DNA,
6. Define RNA and protein syntesis,
7. Discuss protein sorting and transport,
8. Identify nucleus and nuclear transport,
9. Discuss cytoskeleton
10. Define cellular movement
11. Describe plasma membrane
12. Describe extracellular matrix
13. Identify cellular interactions and junctions

Course Content

The contents of this course includes in-depth understanding of cellular structure, metabolism, its components, movement, cytoskeleton, plasma membrane, extracellular matrix and cellular junctions.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) An Overview of Cells Reading
2) The Composition of Cells Reading
3) Cellular metabolism Reading
4) Fundamentals of Molecular Biology Reading
5) The Organization and Sequence of Cellular Genomes Reading
6) DNA Replication, DNA Repair and Recombination Between Homologus DNA Sequences Reading
7) DNA Rearrangement Reading
8) RNA Synthesis and Processing Reading
9) Protein Synthesis, Processing, and Regulation I Reading
10) Protein Synthesis, Processing, and Regulation II Reading
11) Protein Sorting, and Transport Reading
12) The Nucleus Reading
13) Cellular Organelles and Membrane I Reading
14) Cellular Organelles and Membrane II Reading

Sources

Course Notes: Hücre Biyolojisi I ders notları haftalık verilecektir. Cell Biology I lecture notes will be supplied weekly.
References: 1. Lewin`s Genes X., Jocelyn E. Krebs, Elliott S. Goldstein, Stephen T. Kilpatrick, Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 10th edition (2009), ISBN-13: 9780763766320 2. Molecular Biology of the Cell, Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter Garland Science; 5th edition (2007), ISBN-13: 978-0815341055 3. The Cell: A Molecular Approach, Geoffrey M. Cooper, Robert E. Hausman, Sinauer Associates, 5th edition (2009), ISBN-13: 978-0878933976 4. Molecular Biology of the Gene. (4th ed.) 1987. James D. Watson, Tania A. Baker, Stephen P. Bell, Alexander Gann, Michael Levine, Richard Losick, Inglis CSHLP., Benjamin Cummings Publishers, 6th edition (2007), ISBN-13: 978-0805395921"

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 5
Laboratory 1 % 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

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 12 2 24
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
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 19 19
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 175

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.