Information Package

Program of Molecular Biology and Genetics (Turkish)

MBG104

CELL BIOLOGY I

Course Code
MBG104
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 4
ECTS
7
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS7
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand structure, function and transport of biological membranes.
  2. Learn concept of cellular compartmentalization and trafficking.
  3. Understand structure and function of organelles.
  4. Learn cell cytoskeleton, dynamics of cell division, movement and cycle.
  5. Apply and report basic microscopic techniques in cell biology.
  6. Analyze cell components separately, evaluate and report the results.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, students understand and learn the basic concepts of cell biology, functions of organelles, and cellular trafficking.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the Course
2nd Week Biological Macromolecules
3rd Week Structure and Function of Biological Membranes, and Transport Across Membranes
4th Week Cellular Compartmentalization: Endoplasmic Reticulum and Protein Synthesis
5th Week Cellular Compartmentalization: Endoplasmic Reticulum and Protein Synthesis
6th Week Cellular Compartmentalization: Vesicular Trafficking (Golgi, Lysosome)
7th Week Cellular Compartmentalization: Vesicular Trafficking (Golgi, Lysosome)
8th Week Cellular Compartmentalization: Nucleus and Protein Transport
9th Week Cellular Compartmentalization: Mitochondria, Chloroplasts, Peroxisomes, and Protein Transport
10th Week Cell Cycle
11th Week Cytoskeleton
12th Week Mechanisms of Cell Division
13th Week Cell Cycle Dynamics and Cell Movement
14th Week Discussion and Review
Recommended or Required ReadingMolecular Biology of the Cell. 6th edition. Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter, 2014.
Essential Cell Biology. 3rd edition. Bruce Alberts, Dennis Bray, Karen Hopkin, Alexander D Johnson, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter.
Hücrenin Moleküler Biyolojisi (4. Basımdan çeviri), 2008.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Experiment
  • Report Preparation
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 28
Practice 1 30
Attendance 1 4
Total(%) 62
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 62
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 38
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 38 38
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 35 35
Laboratory (including preparation) 6 4 24
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Quiz 0 0 0
Report writing 10 4 40
Total Work Load211
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.03
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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