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Course Description Course Name : Molecular Biology of Gene Course Code : BT-512 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. YILDIZAKA KAÇAR Assoc.Prof.Dr. NESLİHAN YEŞİM YALÇIN MENDİ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the structure of DNA and genes Comprehends mechanisms related to DNA and genes Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : to provide detailed examination of the basic molecular biology topics Course Contents : The basic structure of DNA, replication, transcription, recombination, gene function and expression Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : The classrooms and plant biotechnology lab. of Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Cukurova   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 DNA and nucleic acid structure and properties Reading of the papers about the lecture Lecturing ,power point presantation and discussion 2 Structure and properties of the genes Reading of the papers about the lecture Lecturing, power point presantation and discussion 3 DNA replication mechanism Reading of the papers about the lecture Lecturing power point presantation and discussion 4 DNA repair mechanism Reading of the papers about the lecture Lecturing, power point presantation and discussion 5 DNA transcription mechanism Reading of the papers about the lecture Lecturing, power point presantation and discussion 6 mRNA maturation Reading of the papers about the lecture Lecturing, power point presantation and discussion 7 Control of gene expression in eukaryotic Reading of the papers about the lecture Lecturing, power point presantation and discussion 8 Control of gene expression in prokaryotes Reading of the papers about the lecture Lecturing, power point presantation and discussion 9 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Reading of the papers about the lecture Lecturing, power point presantation and discussion 10 cDNA and genomic DNA libraries Reading of the papers about the lecture Lecturing, power point presantation and discussion 11 Gene clonning Reading of the papers about the lecture Lecturing, power point presantation and discussion 12 Isolation of cloned genes Reading of the papers about the lecture Lecturing, power point presantation and discussion 13 Transposable elements Reading of the papers about the lecture Lecturing, power point presantation and discussion 14 Antisense RNA technology Reading of the papers about the lecture Lecturing, power point presantation and discussion 15 RNA interference (RNAi) Reading of the papers about the lecture Lecturing, power point presantation and discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparation of exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Molecular Biology and Biotechnology John M. Walker, Ralph Rapley Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 30 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Evaluates and directs his level of learning in the field of knowledge and skills with his expert level critically. 3 2 Transfers current developments in the field of his work, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, systematically to the area outside of the field, written, orally and visually. 4 3 Follows national and international publications and attends social interactions and scientific studies in international level, communicates in at least in one foreign language in order to share studies on international base. 4 4 Uses advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of their computer software. 5 5 Uses the knowledge in his field for problem solving and / or practical skills in interdisciplinary studies. 3 6 Improves common knowledge accumulation concerning the Biotechnology in the frame of basic theory and practices. 3 7 Is aware of scientific, ethical and social values and handles research process with this frame. 2 8 Handles theories, hypothesis, opinions in the field of Biotechnology with an objective sceptic, logical, analytical manner and evaluates them in critical point of view. 3 9 Gains comprehensive information about natural and applied sciences and its limits with modern techniques and methods applied. 3 10 Improves and increases the knowledge to an expert level in the field of biotechnology 5 11 Understands the interdisciplinary interaction associated with biotechnology. 5 12 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertrise in biology and generate new information 4 13 Analizes the problems encountered in the field of research methods. 3 14 Carries out a study requiring expertise in the field independently. 2 15 Developes new strategic approaches and takes resposibility for analitical solutions for unpredictable complicated problems encountered in applications related to biotechnology. 3 16 Demonstrates leadership in the required environment to solve problems associated with biotechnology. 2 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 20 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 14 14     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 144 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76 ECTS Credit: 6