Information Package

Ph.D. on Medical Genetics

GEN673

NEW GENERATION METHODS IN GENETICS

Course Code
GEN673
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. Be able to explain basic terms using in genetics, and inheritance patterns in single gene disorders
  2. Be able to compare the genome analysis technologies, and be able to explain their advantages and disadvantages
  3. Be able to explain gene mapping strategies
  4. Be able to explain microarray technology and its applications
  5. Be able to explain DNA sequence analysis
  6. Be able to explain next-generation sequence analysis technology and its applications
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn the course, students are expected to learn basic working principles of new generation methods used in diagnosis of genetic diseases and genome analysis, and to have basic information to apply these methods to their field of research.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1. Basics of medical Genetics; definitions
2nd Week 2. Basics of medical genetics; inherited disorders
3rd Week 3. Development of genome analysis technology, timeline
4th Week 4. Gene mapping and linkage analysis, general description
5th Week 5. Gene mapping and linkage analysis, tools
6th Week 6. Microarrays, aCGH, expression arrays
7th Week 7. DNA sequence analysis, Sanger sequencing
8th Week 8. Midterm
9th Week 9. Nex generation sequencing technology, promises, and benefits
10th Week 10. Nex generation sequencing technology, Illumina system
11th Week 11. Nex generation sequencing technology, Nanopore system
12th Week 12. Assignments-presentations, discussion
13th Week 13. Assignments-presentations, discussion
14th Week 14. Nex generation sequencing technology, RNA sequencing
15th Week
Recommended or Required Reading1. In this course student should perform web based search and follow research articles about new generation technologies.
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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