Information Package

Master's of Biotechnology with Thesis

BTE507

MODEL ORGANISMS IN BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH

Course Code
BTE507
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. What is a Model Organism and Learns It
  2. Gains Knowledge About Embryonic Development
  3. Gain knowledge of different organisms used in biomedical research
  4. Gains the Ability to Transform Organisms into Models
Mode of Delivery
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of this course; Model Organism, Embryonic Development, different organisms used in biomedical research, Converting Organisms into Models are explained.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week What are Model Organisms? What Do Model Organisms Represent?
2nd Week Whole Organism and Other Organisms
3rd Week What are the Characteristics of Model Organisms? Characteristics and Differences of Experimental Organisms from Other Uses as Models
4th Week Origin and evolution of model organisms
5th Week Basic concepts in embryonic development. Information about mutant collections.
6th Week Knowledge of the development of new powerful tools and techniques to study the molecular processes that regulate development.
7th Week Complete genome sequences now available, in vivo techniques, and knowledge of expressing any gene at any time or place in all organisms.
8th Week Information about different organisms used in biomedical research today: advantages and disadvantages.
9th Week Transforming Organisms into Models
10th Week Controlling Variability: Modeling Organisms as Families of Samples
11th Week The Modeling Ecosystem: How Model Organisms Facilitate Integrative Understanding
12th Week Model Organisms as Models
13th Week Retrieve certain information from genomic databases on certain model organisms, including Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Caenorhabditis elegans, Drosophila melanogaster, Danio rerio, and Mus musculus.
14th Week Dynamic simulation of biological processes
Recommended or Required ReadingModern Literature
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Soru/Cevap
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 84 84
Preparation for Quiz 1 16 16
Individual or group work 0 0 0
Preparation for Final exam 1 24 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 24 24
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 96 96
Homework 1 12 12
Project 1 12 12
Total Work Load310
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.33
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of Instruction-
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X X X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X X
K7 X X
K8 X X
K9