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Master's of Medical Genetics with Thesis

GEN503

CYTOGENETIC ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES

Course Code
GEN503
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the principles of clinical cytogenetics
  2. Know chromosome structure and functions
  3. Know chromosomal disorders
  4. Know chromosome obtain and analysis methods and apply
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to enable the student to gain the fundamentals of clinical cytogenetics, to learn the structure and function of chmromosomes, the isolation and analysis of chromosomes, chromosome breakage syndromes and molecular cytogenetic applications and the principles of chromosome nomenclature.
Course Contents This course aims to enable the student to gain the fundamentals of clinical cytogenetics, to learn the structure and function of chmromosomes, the isolation and analysis of chromosomes, chromosome breakage syndromes and molecular cytogenetic applications and the principles of chromosome nomenclature.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Experiment
  • Practice
  • 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 3 3
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 29 29
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation) 11 2 22
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 3 32 96
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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