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  Course Description
Course Name : Molecular genetics

Course Code : ZO-565

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : First 1 Year

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. NUMAN ÖZCAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : The students gain a detailed knowledge of the molecular genetics

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To analyse the DNA and RNA molecules in detail and to inform students about the regulation of gene expression and to promote its practice in the field of livestock

Course Contents : Structure of nucleic acids, transcription, translation, Prokaryotic And Eukaryotic Gene Structure, Mitochondrial DNA and its evolution

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Class


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Structure of nucleic acids, http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm whether to grade student work preparation Lectures, problem-solving, consolidation through interactive animation web-sites
2 DNA Replication http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm whether to grade student work preparation Lectures, problem-solving, consolidation through interactive animation web-sites
3 Transcription http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm whether to grade student work preparation Lectures, problem-solving, consolidation through interactive animation web-sites
4 Translation http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm whether to grade student work preparation Lectures, problem-solving, consolidation through interactive animation web-sites
5 Gene http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm whether to grade student work preparation Lectures, problem-solving, consolidation through interactive animation web-sites
6 Genetic Coding http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm whether to grade student work preparation Lectures, problem-solving, consolidation through interactive animation web-sites
7 Prokaryotic And Eukaryotic Gene Structure http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm whether to grade student work preparation Lectures, problem-solving, consolidation through interactive animation web-sites
8 How genes work http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm whether to grade student work preparation Lectures, problem-solving, consolidation through interactive animation web-sites
9 Midterm Exam written examination Midterm Exam
10 Lactose operon http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm whether to grade student work preparation Lectures, problem-solving, consolidation through interactive animation web-sites
11 Viral genome Lambda phage lytic cycle and lizogenic cycle http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm whether to grade student work preparation Lectures, problem-solving, consolidation through interactive animation web-sites
12 Other prokaryotic genomes (bacteria) http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm whether to grade student work preparation Lectures, problem-solving, consolidation through interactive animation web-sites
13 Eukaryotic genomes http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm whether to grade student work preparation Lectures, problem-solving, consolidation through interactive animation web-sites
14 Mitochondrial DNA and its evolution http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm whether to grade student work preparation Lectures, problem-solving, consolidation through interactive animation web-sites
15 Plasmids http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm whether to grade student work preparation Lectures, problem-solving, consolidation through interactive animation web-sites
16/17 Final exam written examination none


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Genetics a Molecular Approach
 Essential of Genetics W.S. Klug, M.R. Cummings, Pretntice Hall, New Jersey
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 30
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 At the end of this programme, the students improve and deepen their knowledge in the field of Animal Science by building on the knowledge and competence acquired at the undergraduate level and can employ interdisciplinary interaction in their field of study. 3
2 The students interpret and generate new information and theories in specific fields related to Animal Science using the theoretical and practical knowledge at masters level. Also, they can reveal the cause-effect relationship regarding the problems in their field of study and employ scientific research methods to generate possible solutions. 3
3 The students independently identify potential problems and carry out research studies aiming at solutions in the field of Animal Science. Also, they investigate and develop strategic approaches for potential problems that may arise related to the particular studies. 4
4 The students access and compile information about the latest developments and fundamental sources in the particular field and reach a new synthesis by evaluating and interpreting the existing research. They can make use of this acquired knowledge to practice the profession effectively and follow the improving implementations in the field. 3
5 The students use information in the field of Animal Science, through compiling, interpreting and synthesising it, in order to make social contributions. They make evaluations by creating a plan and framework and taking specific total quality criteria into consideration. They use the skills and knowledge acquired in the field of Animal Science in joint projects with other disciplines. 3
6 The students discuss and pass on the acquired knowledge based on their work in the field by making written and oral presentations. They have speaking and writing competence in at least one foreign language at a level that enables them to keep up with the requirements of the age. They express their ideas clearly using the tools of information and communication technologies. 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 14 3 42
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6