Information Package

Program of Medicine (English)

FOM686

ELECTIVE INTERSHIP (MEDICAL GENETICS)

Course Code
FOM686
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
0 + 180
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMedical Diploma
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain information about the factors that play a role in the pathophysiology of genetic diseases.
  2. Explain current technologies and methods of accessing information related to Medical Genetics.
  3. Refer clients for testing and counseling when necessary.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsMedical Genetics courses for semesters 1, 2, and 3.
Course DescriptionMedical genetics is the main branch of science that explains the relationship between normal and abnormal organization of human genetics and the maintenance and improvement of human health.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The Medical Genetics elective course program includes theoretical and laboratory applications covering factors involved in the pathophysiology of genetic diseases and methods for accessing information related to medical genetics.
2nd Week
Recommended or Required Reading1.Strachan T.,Goodship J, Chinnery P., ?Genetics and Genomics in Medicine.? 2015,Taylor&Francis, NY, USA.
2.Cohn RD, Scherer SW, Hamosh A.(2024) Thompson & Thompson genetics in medicine, 9th Edition. Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-323-54762-8
3.Turnpenny P, Ellard S, Cleaver R. (2022) ?Emery?s Elements of Medical Genetics.? 15th ed.,Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-702-079665
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Presentation
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load0
Total Work Load / 30 (h)0
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
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