Information Package

Ph.D. on Medical Genetics

GEN664

SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

Course Code
GEN664
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows the basic concepts of systems biology.
  2. Be able to explain biological events holistically using the sub-disciplines of Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics and Bioinformatics,
  3. Be able to create models to understand the causes of diseases,
  4. Be able to create models for the development of diagnosis and treatment of diseases
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionStudents are aimed to gain insight into the basic principles of systems biology as well as structural and mathematical modeling of biochemical systems, simulation, and modeling tools, network dynamics and functions in different experimental disease models.
Course Contents Students are aimed to gain insight into the basic principles of systems biology as well as structural and mathematical modeling of biochemical systems, simulation and modelling tools, network dynamics and functions in different experimental disease models.
Recommended or Required Reading1. Systems Biology: A Textbook, 2nd Edition, Edda Klipp, Wolfram Liebermeister, Christoph Wierling, Axel Kowald, Wiley-Blackwell (2016).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 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 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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