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Course Description Course Name : Bacterial Genetics Course Code : BY-588 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. SADIK DİNÇER Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns organization of the genetic material of microorganisms Learns bacterial recombination mechanisms Learns bacterial gene expression Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Bacteria genetic constructs, the extrachromosomal elements in bacteria and bacteriophage genetic constructs, recombination events between bacteria genes will be examined. Course Contents : Structure of DNA and RNA, replication, gene expression, mutation, tpye of mutations and affected factors and regulation of gene expression are examined. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Reseacrh lab of Biology Dept.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction and history Literature Slayt Show and representation of a short clip 2 The advantages of bacterial genetics and uses Literature Slayt Show and representation of a short clip 3 Cell structure of bacteria and duplication Literature Slayt Show and representation of a short clip 4 Cell structure of bacteria and duplication Literature Slayt Show and representation of a short clip 5 Nuclec acids and protein synthesis Literature Slayt Show and representation of a short clip 6 Nuclec acids and protein synthesis Literature Slayt Show and representation of a short clip 7 regulation of gene expression Literature Slayt Show and representation of a short clip 8 midterm exam. 9 regulation of gene expression Literature Slayt Show and representation of a short clip 10 Genetical material transfer between bacteria Literature Slayt Show and representation of a short clip 11 Genetical material transfer between bacteria Literature Slayt Show and representation of a short clip 12 Genetical material transfer between bacteria Literature Slayt Show and representation of a short clip 13 Plasmids Literature Slayt Show and representation of a short clip 14 Bacterial genetics experiments Literature Slayt Show and representation of a short clip 15 Bacterial genetics experiments Literature Slayt Show and representation of a short clip 16/17 final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Muvaffak Akman. Bacteria Genetic 1983. 560 sayfa. Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Yayını  T.A.Brown (2009). Gene Cloning and DNA analysis 5.Ed. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 7 40 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 Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field 5 2 Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology 5 3 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology 5 4 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. 5 5 Solves the problems of biology by using research methods. 5 6 Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology 5 7 Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty 5 8 Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. 5 9 Systematically transfers the current developments in the field of biology and his/her studies to the person in biology field or other related fields by supporting qualitative and quantitative data 5 10 Uses at least one foreign language to keep up to date with the field to take part in scientific and social interaction groups to share information at international levels 5 11 Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field 2 12 In biology, uses statistical software programme to carry out scientific research and also uses information and communication technology in proficiency level of knowledge and skills to critically evaluate 2 13 Develops the strategy, policy and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of biology and treats the results obtained within standart of quality 5 14 Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. 4 15 Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area 5 16 Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level 0 17 Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 0 * 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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 7 5 35     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4     Final Exam 1 4 4 Total Workload: 141 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.64 ECTS Credit: 6