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Program of Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

MBGE453

GRADUATION PROJECT

Course Code
MBGE453
Semester
Seventh Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study4
SemesterSeventh Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Develop a research plan for a project by using the theoretical and methodological knowledge acquired during their undergraduate period.
  2. Create project implementation and management plan.
  3. Conduct literature research necessary to develop scientific studies.
  4. Recognize the basic rules and materials of the research laboratory and design experiments.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of this course, students will be able to create a research project in the field of molecular biology and genetics. Thus, they gain experience in literature review, building a hypothesis and experimental plan for this hypothesis.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Information about project creation, writing projects, determining experimental plan, writing reports
2nd Week Determining the project topic
3rd Week Determining the project topic
4th Week Literature review about the topic
5th Week Literature review about the topic
6th Week Creation of the experimental plan
7th Week Writing the project
8th Week Writing the project
9th Week Writing the project
10th Week Writing the project
11th Week Writing the project
12th Week Writing the project
13th Week Preparation of project report and presentation
14th Week Preparation of project report and presentation
Recommended or Required ReadingReadings that depend on consent of research laboratory primary investigator (PI).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Project 1 70
Presentation of Case Study 1 30
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
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 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 20 20
Project 1 20 20
Project budgeting 1 10 10
Report writing 1 30 30
Total Work Load122
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.06
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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