DEGREE PROGRAMS  Associate's Degree (Short Cycle)  Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)  Master’s Degree (Second Cycle)

Course Description Course Name : Molecular Genetics Course Code : BY-667 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MEHMET TOPAKTAŞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1. Understands the molecular mechanisms underlying genetic events in living beings. 2.Provides supervision on the proper interpretation of data gained from lab. experiments during thesis work. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Giving fundamental and in-detail knowledge covering Molecular Genetics. Course Contents : Can be found in the lecture course. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Seminar hall.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Nucleic acids and DNA. Board and pencil. Theoretical lecture. 2 Types of genetic materials. Board and pencil. Lecture presentation, oral examination for contents of previous lecture. 3 DNA replication. Board and pencil. Lecture presentation, oral examination for contents of previous lecture. 4 Replication types. Board and pencil. Lecture presentation, oral examination for contents of previous lecture. 5 RNA Board and pencil. Lecture presentation, oral examination for contents of previous lecture. 6 Gene expression and transcription. Board and pencil. Lecture presentation, oral examination for contents of previous lecture. 7 Modification of primary RNA (pre RNA molecule) molecule. Board and pencil. Lecture presentation, oral examination for contents of previous lecture. 8 Midterm exam. Board and pencil. Evaluation of the results of examination. 9 Genetic code and the definition of the genetic code. Board and pencil. Lecture presentation, oral examination for contents of previous lecture. 10 Protein synthesis (translation). Board and pencil. Lecture presentation, oral examination for contents of previous lecture. 11 Structure of protein molecule. Board and pencil. Lecture presentation, oral examination about the relation of protein synthesis with genetics. 12 Mutation types and the causes of gene mutations. Board and pencil. Lecture presentation. 13 Molecular mechanisms of gene mutations. Board and pencil. Lecture presentation, oral examination about mutation types. 14 Artificial mutations. Board and pencil. Lecture presentation, oral examination about mechanistics of mutations. 15 Repair of DNA damage and suppression of gene mutations. Board and pencil. Lecture presentation, oral examination about mutation types. 16/17 Final exam. Board and pencil. Evaluation of the results of examination.   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  My lecture notes, Prof.Dr. Mehmet Topaktaş 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 0 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 3 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 4 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. 4 6 Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology 4 7 Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty 4 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 0 11 Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field 0 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 0 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. 5 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 5 17 Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 5 * 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 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20     Final Exam 1 50 50 Total Workload: 154 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.16 ECTS Credit: 6