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Program of Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

MBGE202

MOLECULAR GENETICS

Course Code
MBGE202
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Discuss the translation mechanisms and genetic code
  2. Discuss the transcriptional and translational control mechanisms of prokaryotes and eukaryotes
  3. Define and discuss recombination, DNA mutations and repair mechanisms
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, students understand the mechanisms of translation, universal genetic code, transcriptional and translational control mechanisms of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, recombination, DNA mutations and repair mechanisms.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course Description
2nd Week Translation
3rd Week Translation and Genetic Code I
4th Week Translation and Genetic Code II
5th Week Translational Control
6th Week Transcriptional Control: Prokaryotic
7th Week Transcriptional Control: Eukaryotic
8th Week Mutations and DNA Repair I
9th Week Mutations and DNA Repair II
10th Week Homologous Recombination I
11th Week Homologous Recombination II
12th Week Site Specific Recombination
13th Week Transposition of DNA
14th Week Discussion & Q&A
Recommended or Required ReadingMolecular Biology of the Gene, Seventh Edition. James D. Watson, Tania A. Baker, Alexander Gann, Michael Levine, Richard Losick
Lewin's GENES XI, 11th Edition. Jocelyn E. Krebs, Elliott S. Goldstein, Stephen T. Kilpatrick.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 45
Total(%) 45
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 45
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 55
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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