Information Package

Program of Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

MBGE104

CELL BIOLOGY I

Course Code
MBGE104
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 4
ECTS
7
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS7
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows the biological membrane structure, functions and transport of substances through the membrane.
  2. Knows cellular compartmentalization and vesicular traffic.
  3. Knows organelle structure and functions.
  4. Knows the cytoskeleton, movement, division dynamics and cycle.
  5. Apply and report microscopic techniques in the field of cell biology.
  6. Apply, evaluate and report analysis methods by separating cell components.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, students understand and learn the basic concepts of cell biology, functions of organelles, and cellular trafficking.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Biological Molecules
3rd Week Biological Membranes; Structure, Function and Transport
4th Week Cellular Compartmentalization: Endoplasmic Reticulum and Protein Synthesis
5th Week Cellular Compartmentalization: Endoplasmic Reticulum and Protein Synthesis
6th Week Cellular Compartmentalization: Vesicular Traffic (Golgi, Lysosome)
7th Week Cellular Compartmentalization: Vesicular Traffic (Golgi, Lysosome)
8th Week Cellular Compartmentalization: Nucleus and Protein Transport
9th Week Cellular Compartmentalization: Mitochondria, Chloroplast, Peroxisome and Protein Transport
10th Week Cell Cycle
11th Week Cytoskeleton
12th Week Mechanism of Cell Division
13th Week Cell Division Dynamics and Cell Movement
14th Week Repeat and Discussion
Recommended or Required ReadingMolecular Biology of the Cell. 6th edition. Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter, 2014.
Essential Cell Biology. 3rd edition. Bruce Alberts, Dennis Bray, Karen Hopkin, Alexander D Johnson, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Experiment
  • Report Preparation
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 28
Practice 1 30
Attendance 1 4
Total(%) 62
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 62
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 38
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 38 38
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 35 35
Laboratory (including preparation) 6 4 24
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Quiz 0 0 0
Report writing 10 4 40
Total Work Load211
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.03
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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