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Course Description Course Name : Genetics and Complex Diseases I Course Code : BY-755 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. HASAN BASRİ İLA Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has information about the complex diseases and genetic origin Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The origin of complex genetic diseases Course Contents : Has scientific knowledge about a variety of genetic diseases Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The role of genetics in the chromosomal basis of inheritance Theoretical preparation Oral and visual presentation method 3 Single-gene inheritance patterns Theoretical preparation Oral and visual presentation method 4 Structure and function of human genetic variation: mutation and polymorphism Theoretical preparation Oral and visual presentation method 5 Gene mapping and genetic changes in the human genome project Theoretical preparation Oral and visual presentation method 6 Clinical cytogenetics, molecular diseases Theoretical preparation Oral and visual presentation method 7 Genetic diseases Theoretical preparation Oral and visual presentation method 8 The genetic basis of the immune system Theoretical preparation Oral and visual presentation method 9 Hereditary diseases Theoretical preparation Oral and visual presentation method 10 Principles of multi-factor gene therapy, genetic and cancer. Theoretical preparation Oral and visual presentation method 11 Homework presentation Theoretical preparation Scanning and review 12 Homework presentation Theoretical preparation Scanning and review 13 Homework presentation Theoretical preparation Scanning, review and writing 14 Preparation of homework presentation Theoretical preparation Writing and presentation 15 Homework presentation Practical preparation Presentation and evaluation   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Thompson & Thompson Medical Genetics (2005) Nussbaum, McInnes, Willard. 6th Edition. Sun Bookshop Press. 445 p.  CELL Molecular Approach (2006), Cooper and Hausman. 3rd Edition. Izmir Medical Bookstore Press. 714 p. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 100 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 4 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 5 8 Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. 4 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 4 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 4 11 Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field 3 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 3 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 4 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) 15 2 30     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 15 3 45 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 10 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 25 25 Total Workload: 140 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.6 ECTS Credit: 6