| 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 |
| GEN4052 | Clinical Genetics and Genetic Counseling | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 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 : | Prof. Dr. GÜLAY BULUT |
| Course Objectives: | To gain knowledge and insight in the genetic causes of congenital and acquired disorders. To gain insight in the possibilities of genetic diagnostics ( pre-implantation, prenatal, postnatal) and genetic counseling. In addition, students have an idea of the ethical implications. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Define applications of genetic counseling in medicine. 2. Evaluate basics of genetic counseling. 3. Acquire knowledge about genetic diseases and genetic tests. 4. Discuss ethics of genetic counseling and genetic tests. |
| It covers the topics covered in learning outcomes (applications of genetic counseling in medicine, basics of genetic counseling, genetic diseases and genetic tests, ethics of genetic counseling and genetic tests). |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | Genetic Counseling | Reading | |
| 2) | Clinical Genetic testing methods | Reading | |
| 3) | Introduction to genetic diseases | Reading | |
| 4) | Midterm | Study for the exam | |
| 5) | Genetic diseases | Reading | |
| 6) | Observation in clinical genetic department at hospital | Review of previous topics | |
| 7) | Cancer genetic counseling | Reading | |
| 8) | Psychological aspects of genetic counseling | Reading | |
| 9) | Problem of consenguineous marriages | Reading and research | |
| 10) | Observation at clinical genetics department at hospital | Reading | |
| 11) | Probability | Reading | |
| 12) | Probability | Reading | |
| 13) | High risk pregnancy counseling | Reading | |
| 14) | Observation at high risk pregnancy clinic | Review of previous lecture | |
| Course Notes: | Course notes will be given weekly. |
| References: | 1. Practical Genetic Counseling, Peter S. Harper 2. Genetics in Medicine, Robert Nussbaum 3. www.genetests.org 4. Introduction to risk calculation in genetic counseling, Ian D. Young |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 10 | % 10 |
| Laboratory | 0 | % 0 |
| Application | 0 | % 0 |
| Field Work | 3 | % 20 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
| Quizzes | 1 | % 5 |
| Homework Assignments | % 0 | |
| Presentation | % 0 | |
| Project | % 0 | |
| Seminar | % 0 | |
| Midterms | 1 | % 15 |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Quizzes | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | ||
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | ||
| Jury | 0 | ||
| Final | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Total Workload | 151 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |