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Course Description Course Name : Organelle Genetics Course Code : BL 463 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HASAN BASRİ İLA Learning Outcomes of the Course : Student has an idea about mitochondrial diseases. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To comprehend information about the mitochondria. Course Contents : To learn about mitochondria structure, size, number, position, and mutations in mtDNA 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 Structure and function of mitochondria Updating of information about the topic Oral presentation and taking notes 2 The amount of mitochondria in tissue, the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Updating of information about the topic Oral presentation and taking notes 3 mtDNA, the genetic code in mitochondria, mtDNA size Updating of information about the topic Oral presentation and taking notes 4 The relationships between the mitochondria and nuclear DNA, the similarities and differences. Updating of information about the topic Oral presentation and taking notes 5 Mitochondrial DNA Repair Proteins, Mitochondrial DNA Replication Updating of information about the topic Oral presentation and taking notes 6 D-loop, mtRNA and mitoribosomes Updating of information about the topic Oral presentation and taking notes 7 Protein synthesis in mitochondria, biogenesis of mitochondria The preparation of the information and images about the topic Oral communication, visual materials and taking notes 8 Symbiotic hypothesis, the evolution of mitochondria The preparation of the information and images about the topic Oral communication, visual materials and taking notes 9 The evolution of mitochondria, mitochondrial diseases The preparation of the information and images about the topic Oral communication, visual materials and taking notes 10 Familial Parkinson´s disease, Alzheimer´s disease, and mitochondria, mtDNA damage The preparation of the information and images about the topic Oral communication, visual materials and taking notes 11 mtDNA damage and mitochondrial diseases. The preparation of the information and images about the topic Oral communication, visual materials and taking notes 12 The effects of free radicals on the mitochondria, reactive oxygen species The preparation of the information and images about the topic Oral communication, visual materials and taking notes 13 Mitochondrial control of apoptosis mechanism The preparation of the information and images about the topic Oral communication, visual materials and taking notes 14 Stimulation or inhibition of the cell mitochondria, Forensic medical use of mitochondrial DNA The preparation of the information and images about the topic Oral communication, visual materials and taking notes   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  MITOCHONDRIA (2008). IMMO E. SCHEFFLER, Department of Biology, University of California, San Diego. Second Edition. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 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 Explains the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology 3 2 Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of biology 3 3 Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology 3 4 takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered 4 5 plans and manages the projects as a member of team 3 6 informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems 4 7 communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works 1 8 Knows the importance of individual development 4 9 Reaches the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 4 10 Knows that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 4 11 Evaluates the developmets in the field of biology by using scientific methods 4 12 Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of biology 3 13 Combines the knowledge in the field of biology with the other scientific area. 4 14 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds establish relations ethically and uses information, communication technologies. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 4 15 Identifies problems in the field of biology and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 4 * 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 2 28     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 15 15     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 91 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.64 ECTS Credit: 4