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Ph.D. on Medical Genetics

GEN613

ADVANCED GENETICS

Course Code
GEN613
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows and discuss chromosomal and sequence changes in genome structure,
  2. Knows the molecular mechanisms of mutations,
  3. Knows the proofreading and repair mechanisms that provide genetic integrity,
  4. Knows the epigenetic controls and their effects of changes in disease progression,
  5. Knows the basics of yeast and virus genetics mechanistically.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionAt the end of this course it is expected that students to understand and discuss chromosomal and sequence changes in genome structure, molecular mechanisms of mutations, proofreading and repair mechanisms that provide genetic integrity, epigenetic controls and their effects of changes in disease progression, bases of yeast and vırus genetics in detail.
Course Contents At the end of this course it is expected that students to understand and discuss chromosomal and sequence changes in genome structure, molecular mechanisms of mutations, proofreading and repair mechanisms that provide genetic integrity, epigenetic controls and their effects of changes in disease progression, bases of yeast and vırus genetics in detail.
Recommended or Required Reading1. Human Molecular Genetics, 4th Edition. Strachan T., Read A. Garland Science (2010)
2. Molecular Biology of the Cell. 6th edition Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter.
3. Molecular Medicine ?Genomics to Personalized Healthcare?.4th ed. Ronald J Trent (2012).
4. Emery and Rimoin's Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics. 6th ed. (2013)
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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