Information Package

Master's of Medical Genetics with Thesis

GEN509

BASIS OF GENETIC DISEASES

Course Code
GEN509
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows how a mutation can lead to a specific disease phenotype
  2. Knows mapping of human disease-related genetic variations and its? clinical applications
  3. Knows mapping and characterization of single-gene, mitochondrial genome-related, and multigene diseases.
  4. Knows chromosome rearrangements in human disorders.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course will discuss how a mutation can lead to a specific disease phenotype, mapping human disease-related genetic variations and clinical applications, mapping and characterization of single-gene, mitochondrial genome-related, and multigene diseases, and chromosome rearrangements by means of case studies.
Course Contents This course will discuss how a mutation can lead to a specific disease phenotype, mapping human disease-related genetic variations and clinical applications, mapping and characterization of single-gene, mitochondrial genome-related, and multigene diseases, and chromosome rearrangements by means of case studies.
Recommended or Required ReadingThompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine, Robert Nussbaum, 7th Edition, Saunders, 2007.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 50
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 5 5
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 11 11
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 35 70
Total Work Load180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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