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Program of Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

MBGE465

MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES

Course Code
MBGE465
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 4
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the scientific approach required to carry out a research project.
  2. Understand how to design and implement experiments in a research laboratory.
  3. Learn how to analyze, evaluate and interpret the experiment results.
  4. Learn to define job descriptions for individual and / or team work and to work effectively and harmoniously.
  5. Understand how to prepare a project report and a poster presentation that includes the project management plan, the experiments, the results and the future objectives.
  6. Gain experience to make oral presentation.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn the scope of this course, students conduct studies on developing molecular diagnostic assays, validate the molecular diagnostic assay they developed by making comparisons with the reference system, and create a final report. At the end of the term, they present their projects orally and by preparing posters.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Determination of the molecular diagnostic assay to be developed
2nd Week Conducting a literature search regarding the molecular diagnostic assay to be developed
3rd Week Conducting a literature search regarding the molecular diagnostic assay to be developed
4th Week Designing experiments for molecular diagnostic assay development studies
5th Week Designing experiments for molecular diagnostic assay development studies
6th Week Conducting experiments for molecular diagnostic assay development studies
7th Week Conducting experiments for molecular diagnostic assay development studies
8th Week Conducting experiments for molecular diagnostic assay development studies
9th Week Conducting validation studies of the developed molecular diagnostic assay
10th Week Conducting validation studies of the developed molecular diagnostic assay
11th Week Writing the project report
12th Week Writing the project report
13th Week Writing the project report
14th Week Preparation of posters and oral presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingResources related to molecular diagnostic assay development study
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Other
  • Experiment
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 1 30
Presentation of Case Study 1 30
Other 1 40
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 1 14
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 4 56
Final exam
Homework
Project 1 50 50
Meeting with advisor 14 2 28
Experiment design 1 10 10
Research 1 10 10
Literature review 14 3 42
Optimizing procedures 1 20 20
Report writing 1 15 15
Analyzing the results 1 20 20
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 14 2.5 35
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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