Information Package

Master's of Biomedical Engineering with Thesis

BME518

GENE ENGINEERING

Course Code
BME518
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain to apply knowledge of science and engineering.
  2. Have an ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  3. Have a knowledge of contemporary issues.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionMethods for transferring transgenes into target cells, scanning genes for mutations, human genome, sequencing the human genome, concepts of mapping the genome, cloning, types of gene therapy, tools and methods for genetics technology
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the Gene Engineering, terms, history
2nd Week Methods for transferring transgenes into target cells
3rd Week Scanning genes for mutations,
4th Week Sequencing the human genome
5th Week Concepts of mapping the genome, cloning
6th Week Types of gene therapy
7th Week Tools and methods for genetics technology
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Tools and methods for genetics technology
10th Week Bioinformatics and Genetic Network
11th Week Ethical Rules in Gene Engineering
12th Week Ethical Rules in Gene Engineering
13th Week Application in Biomedical Engineering
14th Week Project Presentation
Recommended or Required Reading(1)Gene engineering, Margaret A. Shupnik, Humana Press (2000)
(2)Biotechnology, Horst Werner Doelle, (2006)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 1 10
Project 1 20
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 72 72
Preparation for Quiz 1 16 16
Individual or group work 0 0 0
Preparation for Final exam 1 24 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 11 11
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 96 96
Homework 1 12 12
Project 1 12 12
Total Work Load285
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.5
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X
K2 X X
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8 X