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Ph.D. on Medical Genetics

GEN622

LABORATORY PRACTICES II

Course Code
GEN622
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
0 + 4
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. Students are be able to choose a research project topic according to their interests, write the project proposal and complete experimental processes
  2. Knows the methods of obtaining chromosomes in clinical cytogenetic-based approach.
  3. Knows karyotype analysis
  4. Knows the analysis of chromosome breakage syndromes
  5. Perfom molecular cytogenetics applications
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this practical course, students are expected to choose a research project topic according to their interests, write the project and complete experimental processes. In this research context, students are expected to perform chromosome isolation and analysis methods based on clinical cytogenetics applications as well as analysis of chromosome breakage syndromes and molecular cytogenetic practices.
Course Contents In this practical course, students are expected to choose a research project topic according to their interests, write the project and complete experimental processes. In this research context, students are expected to perform chromosome isolation and analysis methods based on clinical cytogenetics applications as well as analysis of chromosome breakage syndromes and molecular cytogenetic practices.
Recommended or Required Reading? The principles of clinical cytogenetics / edited by Steven L. Gersen and Martha B. Keagle. 2nd ed.(2005).
? A Practical Guide to Human Cancer Genetics. S V. Hodgson, W D. Foulkes,C Eng, ER. Maher.eds. 4th ed. (2014).
? Cancer cytogenetics : chromosomal and molecular genetic aberrations of tumor cells 4th ed. Sverre Heim,Felix Mitelman eds. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (2015).
? Cytogenetic abnormalities : chromosomal, FISH, and microarray-based clinical reporting. Zneimer S M ed. ohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. (2014).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Experiment
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 20
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 4 8
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 6 84
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 4 20 80
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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