Information Package

Master's of Medical Genetics with Thesis

GEN500

GENE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS

Course Code
GEN500
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
8
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the anatomy of the eukaryotic genome
  2. Know and evaluat of the steps of DNA to protein process
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionAnatomy of the eukaryotic gene, and understanding and evaluation of the steps of DNA to protein process are aimed in this course. Meanwhile, structure and function of the eukaryotic genomes will be comperatively explained based on the similarities and differences with other genomes.
Course Contents Anatomy of the eukaryotic gene, and understanding and evaluation of the steps of DNA to protein process are aimed in this course. Meanwhile, structure and function of the eukaryotic genomes will be comperatively explained based on the similarities and differences with other genomes.
Recommended or Required ReadingMolecular Biology of the Gene (7th Edition). James D. Watson, Tania A. Baker, Stephen P. Bell, Alexander Gann, Michael Levine. Benjamin Cummings Press, 2013.
Lewin's GENES XI. Jocelyn E. Krebs, Elliott S. Goldstein, Stephen T. Kilpatrick. Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2012.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 6 6
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 3 32 96
Total Work Load240
Total Work Load / 30 (h)8
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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