Information Package

Ph.D. on Medical Genetics

GEN612

BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR BASIS OF DISEASES

Course Code
GEN612
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows the bonding structures of organic molecules, the structure of basic biological molecules and their functions.
  2. Will be able to link metabolic processes and cell physiology while evaluating structural information in terms of molecular evolution
  3. Knows the molecular basis of structural and metabolic changes in pathophysiological conditions
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this course, it is aimed that students to learn and discuss the bonding structures of organic molecules, the structure of basic biological molecules and their functions. At the end of the course the students are also expected to be able to link metabolic processes and cell physiology while evaluating structural information in terms of molecular evolution and to discuss the molecular basis of structural and metabolic changes in patophysiological conditions.
Course Contents In this course, it is aimed that students to learn and discuss the bonding structures of organic molecules, the structure of basic biological molecules and their functions. At the end of the course the students are also expected to be able to link metabolic processes and cell physiology while evaluating structural information in terms of molecular evolution and to discuss the molecular basis of structural and metabolic changes in patophysiological conditions.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • 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 2 3 6
Individual or group work 14 5 70
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 4 32 128
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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