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Program of Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

MBGE434

SPECIAL TOPICS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Course Code
MBGE434
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain the ability to follow the latest research and news in molecular biology.
  2. Gain the ability to read and interpret related research and review articles.
  3. Learn the research techniques for finding detailed information to interpret the related articles.
  4. Understand and present related articles.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionTo learn current and new technologies on the genetic material of the cell, to obtain up-to-date information about the structure and functions of DNA and RNA molecules, to connect with other courses, and to enable and facilitate the clinical approach.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Terminology of molecular biology
2nd Week Discussion of current research or review articles in molecular biology
3rd Week Discussion of current research or review articles in molecular biology techniques
4th Week Discussion of current research or review articles in molecular biology techniques
5th Week Discussion of current research or review articles in molecular biology techniques involved in genetic engineering.
6th Week Discussion of current research or review articles in prokaryotic molecular biology
7th Week Discussion of current research or review articles in molecular biology of genetic diseases
8th Week Discussion of current research or review articles in molecular biology of genetic diseases
9th Week Discussion of current research or review articles in molecular biology of cancer
10th Week Discussion of current research or review articles in molecular biology of cancer
11th Week Discussion of current research or review articles in molecular ecology
12th Week Student projects and presentations
13th Week Student projects and presentations
14th Week Student projects and presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingCurrent molecular biology research or review articles
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Discussion
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Case Study
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Project 1 15
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 14 14
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Article application for publication 1 5 5
Review article writing 1 45 45
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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