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  Course Description
Course Name : Medical Biology

Course Code : DEN186

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall and Spring (32 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HALİL KASAP
Prof.Dr. OSMAN DEMİRHAN
Prof.Dr. DAVUT ALPTEKİN
Prof.Dr. MÜLKİYE KASAP
Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYFER PAZARBAŞI
Prof.Dr. HÜSNÜ ÜMİT LÜLEYAP

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Recognize the cell and its general properties, structure and function
Explain cell division types and stages
Get information on basic principles of heredity
Inform himself on general genetics and explains Mendelian Laws
Get information and explains investigation methods of genetic diseases

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Get information about general methods and concepts on biology, human genetics and basic biological features of livings organisms, cancer biology, examination methods and practices of immune system.

Course Contents : Understand the functions of cell structure; definition of the cell, structural features, the structural components of the cell membrane and internal membrane systems, the membrane signaling, defining the names of the other organelles of the cell, and evaluating the structural features and functions and the interaction of cells. Explain the structure and functional features of molecules carrying genetic information, interactions with other molecules, synthesis of proteins, hereditary transition models of genetic information, chromosomal features and also it associates hereditary diseases with problems that may consist on chromosomes or on genetic transition.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture hall and laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Methods and Concepts on Biology Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
2 The Origin and Evolution of Livings Organisms Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
3 The Evolution of Human Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
4 Procaryotic and Eucaryotic Livings Organisms Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
5 Cellular Macromolecules and Melts Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
6 The Structure and Function of Cell Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
7 Lab 1: Laboratory Devices, Introduce and Using of Microscope Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
8 Biological Reactions Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
9 Cell Respiratory Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
10 Mid-term Exam All handouts Multiple choice written exam
11 Lab 2: Bio-genesis, Bacteria, Fungus and Yeast Assigned handout Application
12 Photosynthesis Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
13 Cell Cycle Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
14 Mitosis-Meiosis Division Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
15 Lab 3: Diffusion, Osmosis, Plasmolysis, Deplasmolysis, Photosynthesis and Respiratory Experiments, Mitosis Divison Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
16 Sexual and Asexual Reproduction Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
17 Structure of Genetic Material Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
18 Replication of DNA Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
19 Genetic Code and Transkripsiyon Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
20 Translation and Protein Synthesis Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
21 Mutagen and Mutations Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
22 DNA Repairing Mechanisms Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
23 Genetic Control Mechanisms Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
24 Bacteria Genetics Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
25 Mendelian Hereditary Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
26 Non-Mendelian Hereditary Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
27 Cytogenetics Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
28 Population Genetics Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
29 Biology and Genetics of İmmune Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
30 Final Exam All handouts Multiple choice written exam
31 Apopitosiz, Cancer Biology Assigned handout Lecture, oral presentation
32/33/34 Final Exam All handouts Multiple choice written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Prof. Dr. Mahmut N. Çarin, Prof. Dr. Filiz Aydın, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gürtekin. Tıbbi Biyoloji. Güneş Tıp Yayınevi. 2013.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 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 Understand the concepts and relationships between concepts in the field of dentistry and have advanced contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of health care. 3
2 Have the ability to evaluate the nature, resource, limits, accuracy, reliability, and validity of knowledge. 3
3 Have the knowledge of discovering, evaluating and applying scientific information in dental field. 2
4 Be aware of the importance of ethical principles and ethical rules. 0
5 Be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge regarding dentistry on advanced level 0
6 Be able to use the computer programs, related technology and educational tools in dentistry 0
7 Be able to take responsibility, either individually or as a team member, in solving complicated and unpredictable problems related to dental applications 0
8 Be able to critically assess acquired advanced knowledge and skills related to dentistry 0
9 Competent in specifying learning-needs and resources and guid the learning process by using resources effectively 2
10 Capable of developing and internalizing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning 2
11 Be qualified in instructing people or institutions on matters related to dentistry, transferring ideas and solving problems in a written or oral form, receiving thoughts, requirements and expectations of related people and institutions 0
12 Share professional information with both experts and people who are unfamiliar to this field 0
13 Capable of following professional information and interacting with international colleagues using at least one foreign language at European Language Portfolio B1 level 0
14 Be proficient in utilizing information and communication technologies on computer software at least at the level required by the European Computer Driving License in the field of dentistry. 0
15 Able to observe and evaluate contemporary developments in dentistry 0
16 Capable of using verbal and written Turkish language correctly and expressing herself/himself 2
17 Act according to the duties, the laws related to rights and responsibilities, regulations, legislation and professional ethical rules 0
18 Improve continuously in his/her own profession, as well as skills in accordance with scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields by identifying learning needs. 0
19 Have sound information about understanding the healthy and unhealthy invidual´s structure, the physiological functions and behaviors, and the interaction between health and physical and social environment 0
20 Have adequate experience on dental clinical applications 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) 29 2 58
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 29 2 58
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 5 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 141
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.64
ECTS Credit: 6