| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Learn prokaryotic and eukaryotic model organisms used in researches in molecular biology and genetics and understand their characteristic features.
- Learn the biological events in model organisms.
- Learn the usage areas of model organisms.
- Learn and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of model organisms use in researches.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | General Biology |
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| Course Description | In this course, the students learn prokaryotic and eukaryotic model organisms used in molecular biology and genetics researches; comprehend their characteristic features by explaining specific biological events; have an idea about the use of model organisms in various diseases, basic researches and drug discovery; analyze the advantages and disadvantages of model organisms in experimental research. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
The definiton of model organism and their general characteristics |
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2nd Week |
Viruses |
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3rd Week |
Prokaryotic model organisms |
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4th Week |
Eukaryotic model organisms |
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5th Week |
Invertebrates |
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6th Week |
Vertebrates |
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7th Week |
Transgenic model organisms |
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8th Week |
Use of Model Organisms in Various Diseases |
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9th Week |
Model organisms in cancer research |
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10th Week |
Experimental research methods with model organisms |
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11th Week |
Model organisms in drug discovery |
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12th Week |
The importance of model organisms in industry |
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13th Week |
Student presentations |
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14th Week |
Student presentations |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Molecular biology of the gene, Baker, T. A., Bell, S. P., Gann, A., Levine, M., & Losick, R. (2008) San Francisco, CA, USA:Pearson/Benjamin Cummings.
Fundamental Molecular Biology, Lizabeth A. Allison. (2007). Blackwell, Malden, MA. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
- Other
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Assignment |
1 |
20 |
| Presentation of Article |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
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| Individual or group work |
|
|
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| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
65 |
65 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
58 |
58 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
1 |
50 |
50 |
| Presentation (including preperation) |
2 |
40 |
80 |
| Total Work Load | 301 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10.03 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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