Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS (PHD)

History

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics has been offering undergraduate studies since 2013 and graduate students since 2018. It offers courses in Turkish.


Qualification Awarded

Students who successfully complete the doctoral program of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics are awarded a doctoral diploma in the field of Molecular Bıology and Genetics.


Level of Qualification

Doctorate


Specific Admission Requirements

The candidates which has both undergraduate and graduate degree can apply this programme. Students must comply with the legal and academic requirements to access the studies in Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University according to the process established by the YÖK (Higher Education Council) regulations. Students who have started studies in other universities within or outside of the country may apply for their recognition. The recognition record is unique for each student and therefore the procedure is carried out accordingly before the start of each academic year. Under an established exchanges program or one approved by the University, exchange students from abroad may be accepted for studies on the courses taught in English. Or, if they are confident in Turkish, they may then enrol any courses, running in Turkish, shown on the Course Structure diagram.


Specific Arrangement For Recognition of Prior Learning

The course \ courses taken at another university in the last three years before to enroll in Doctorate by students of the MOLECULAR BIOLOGY and GENETICS Department at Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Institute of Science and Technology is/are examined in terms of equivalent credit, curriculum, etc. and with the approval of related department students may be exempt from course/courses with a proposal from the department finalized by Administration Board of Institute.


Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Graduates must complete all courses available in the program at least 24 credits (a total of 60 ECTS) and have at least 75 on a 100 weighted grade point average . Undergraduates must complete all courses available in the program at least 48 credits (a total of 120 ECTS) and have at least 75 on a 100 weighted grade point average . After passing the qualifying exam, the students who defend the thesis that have been prepared in their subject area, take PhD degree in Molecular Bıology and Genetics.


Profile of The Programme

The purpose of doctorate programs in Molecular Biology and Genetics. is developing their knowledge of theory and applications at master degree depending on the competencies acquired in undergraduate level and master’s level, and producing new solutions with scientific methods mostly based on analysis and synthesis.


Key Learning Outcomes of the Programme

PO-1 Have information about current issues in molecular biology and genetics.
PO-2 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology
PO-3 Make use of the knowledge they have in order to find a solution to problems by analyzing, comparing and questioning them and can carry out original research in the related field on their own
PO-4 Evaluate the knowledge and skills in a critical way in every activity regarding the field, thereby guiding their learning
PO-5 Being ethical and responsible individuals who are sensitive to social and universal values in the field of Molecular Biology and genetics, who look after the priority areas of the country, research and produce and contribute to these issues
PO-6 Ability to design a research project in the field of molecular biology and genetics and to evaluate and present the results related to it
PO-7 Gains the ability to independently carry out a study requiring expertise related to the field
PO-8 Investigating the phenotypic effects of genes and acquiring the ability to use this effect in animal and plant breeding areas
PO-9 Participation in studies in the fields of education, industry, agriculture, health, environment, energy and biotechnology is ensured
PO-10 Recognizes and explains the molecular biology and genetics of the problems of other disciplines
PO-11 Read and critically discuss the world-wide literature on molecular biology and molecular genetics
PO-12 Explains the basic functions of scientific processes, critically discusses and solves problems using appropriate statistical and computational methods, chooses contemporary experimental and theoretical approaches that will ultimately lead to the solution of molecular biology and genetic research problems
PO-13 Scientific developments contribute to research and development
PO-14 To be able to transfer current developments and own studies in the field with quantitative and qualitative data to the groups in the field and outside the field in a systematic manner in written, oral and visual form
PO-15 Are able to communicate in at least one foreign language in verbal and written terms on B1 level in the European Language Portfolio

NQF-HETR Program Outcomes Matrices
TYYC PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15
1- Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications. X X X X
2- Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. X X
1- Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. X X
2- Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. X X
3- Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. X
4- Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study.
1- Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently.
2- Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals.
3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. X
1- Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
1- Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. X X
2- Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. X
3- Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. X
1- Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. X
2- Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. X X
3- Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. X X
Basic Area Competencies-Program Outcomes Matrix (Academic Weighted)
Açıklama PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15
It develops the current and advanced information in the field based on the domestic qualifications, develops in the expertise level with original thinking and / or research, deepens and reach the original definitions to bring innovation in the field. X X
Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of the field; The new and complex ideas reach the original results using the information that requires expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation. X X X
Evaluates, uses, and transfers the new information in the field with a systematic approach. X X
It develops innovation in the field, develops a new thought, method, design and / or application or applies a known thought, method, design and / or application to a different area, investigate, comprehend, adheres, and applies. X
It makes the critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. X
In studies related to the field, he has gained high-level skills in using research methods. X
Innovation in the field, developing a new thought, method, design and / or developing or developing a known thought, method, design, and / or application to progress in the field of realizing an original study by realizing an original study in a different area. X X
Expands the limits of information in the field by publishing at least one scientific article on the field and by publishing at least one scientific article in national and / or international peer-reviewed magazines and / or by producing or interpreting an original artwork. X
Leads in environments that require analyzing of internal and disciplinary problems. X
Creative and critical thinking improves new thoughts and methods using high-level mental processes such as problem solving and decision making. X X
Social relations and these relationships examine, develops, develops from a critical perspective, and manages the actions to change when necessary. X X
In discussion of the subjects in the field with experts, he defends its original views and establish an effective communication in the field. X X
A foreign language is at least the European Language Portfolio using a general level of C1, and discusses advanced, verbal and visual communication and discusses. X
By following the developments in the level required by the area of ​​the field, it uses the developments in knowledge and communication technologies effectively in their research to solve their problems. X
It makes scientific research in national and international scientific research groups. X X
By introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural progress in the field, it contributes to the process of knowledge of the community in which the society lived and to continue. X
In the solution of the problems encountered in the field, it establishes functional interactions using strategic decision-making processes. X X
It contributes to the solutions of the social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered on the fields related to the field and supports the development of these values. X X X





Turkey Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYC, Level 8,) ) Basic Field Competencies (Academic Weighted) PROGRAM ÇIKTILARI TYYÇ
PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual It develops the current and advanced information in the field based on the domestic qualifications, develops in the expertise level with original thinking and / or research, deepens and reach the original definitions to bring innovation in the field. 1 x x x x x x 1- Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications. Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of the field; The new and complex ideas reach the original results using the information that requires expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation. 2 x x x x x 2- Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Evaluates, uses, and transfers the new information in the field with a systematic approach. 1 x x x x 1- Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical It develops innovation in the field, develops a new thought, method, design and / or application or applies a known thought, method, design and / or application to a different area, investigate, comprehend, adheres, and applies. 2 x x x 2- Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical It makes the critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. 3 x x 3- Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical In studies related to the field, he has gained high-level skills in using research methods. 4 x 4- Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
COMPETENCES Social relations and these relationships examine, develops, develops from a critical perspective, and manages the actions to change when necessary. 1 x x x x 1- Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES In discussion of the subjects in the field with experts, he defends its original views and establish an effective communication in the field. 2 x x x 2- Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES A foreign language is at least the European Language Portfolio using a general level of C1, and discusses advanced, verbal and visual communication and discusses. 3 x x 3- Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES By following the developments in the level required by the area of ​​the field, it uses the developments in knowledge and communication technologies effectively in their research to solve their problems. 4 x Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES It makes scientific research in national and international scientific research groups. 5 x x Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES By introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural progress in the field, it contributes to the process of knowledge of the community in which the society lived and to continue. 1 x x 1- Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES In the solution of the problems encountered in the field, it establishes functional interactions using strategic decision-making processes. 2 x x x x 2- Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES It contributes to the solutions of the social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered on the fields related to the field and supports the development of these values. 3 x x x x x 3- Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Innovation in the field, developing a new thought, method, design and / or developing or developing a known thought, method, design, and / or application to progress in the field of realizing an original study by realizing an original study in a different area. 1 x x 1- Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Expands the limits of information in the field by publishing at least one scientific article on the field and by publishing at least one scientific article in national and / or international peer-reviewed magazines and / or by producing or interpreting an original artwork. 2 x 2- Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Leads in environments that require analyzing of internal and disciplinary problems. 3 x x 3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Creative and critical thinking improves new thoughts and methods using high-level mental processes such as problem solving and decision making. 1 x x 1- Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. Learning Competence COMPETENCES

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Qualified human power is required for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications field in various fields such as medicine, food science, environment, agriculture, veterinary, and pharmaceutics. For this reason, graduate students may have critical roles by using their how-know in biotechnology-related industry applications. In addition, research facilities for genomic and proteomic approaches for life sciences and medicine might be alternative vocation objectives.


Access to Further Studies

Successful graduates of this program can apply to a post-doctoral program if they want to.


Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MBG901 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION ETHICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
SDH-1 Elective Lesson Pool 1 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 24
Total:
30

2. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MBG900 SEMİNAR 0 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 18
SDH-2 Elective Lesson Pool 2 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 12
Total:
30

3. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MBG903 PREPARATION FOR QUALIFICATION 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 30
Total:
30

4. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MBG 902 DOCTORAL THESIS 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 24
MBG 904 SPECIALIZATION COURSE 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
30

5. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MBG 905 DOCTORAL THESIS 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 24
MBG 907 SPECIALIZATION COURSE 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
30

6. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MBG 902 DOCTORAL THESIS 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 24
MBG 904 SPECIALIZATION COURSE 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
30

7. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MBG 905 DOCTORAL THESIS 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Compulsory 24
MBG 907 SPECIAL STUDIES 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
30

8. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MBG902 DOCTORAL THESIS 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Compulsory 24
MBG904 SPECIAL STUDIES 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
30

Elective Lesson Pool 1

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MBG627 ADVANCED PROTEOMIC METHODS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG601 NUTRITIONAL CHEMISTRY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG611 NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS IN PLANTS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG635 BIOSENSOR APPLICATIONS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG619 ECOGENETICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG603 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS METHODS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG609 REGULATION OF GENE EXPRESSION 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG615 CURRENT TEST METHODS IN GENETIC TOXICOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG605 ANIMAL CYTOGENETICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG607 ADVANCED MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG617 ADVANCED EUKARYOTIC MOLECULAR GENETICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG613 BIOGEOCHEMISTRY OF MICROELEMENTS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG631 MOLECULAR PLANT METABOLISM 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG625 PROTEOMICS BIOINFORMATICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG633 REDOX BIOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG623 GENETOCYTOLOGY IN AQUATIC ANIMALS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG621 MEDICINAL AND TOXIC PLANTS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
MBG629 BIOMARKERS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS IN MEDICINE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6

Elective Lesson Pool 2

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
MBG638 ARACHNIDA SYSTEMATICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG602 CELLULAR SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION IN PLANTS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG620 PROTEINS AS A BIOTECHNOLOGICAL PRODUCT 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG622 MOLECULAR TAXONOMY IN INSECTS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG628 EPIGENETIC MECHANISMS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG640 GENETICS AND BREEDING 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG616 BIOANALYTICAL METHODS FOR ANIMAL VENOM RESEARCH 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG632 CELL CYCLE AND REGULATION 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG618 DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG614 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG606 ADVANCED ENZYME SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG626 ADVANCED POPULATION GENETICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG610 CHROMOSOMES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG636 MOLECULAR PHLOGENETHICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG604 MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR IMMUNOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG642 GREEN SYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG624 NANOTOXICOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG612 SYNTHETIC BIOMOLECULES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG630 STRESS BIOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG608 MEDICAL CHEMISTRY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
MBG634 NEW GENERATION BREEDING STUDIES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students are subjected to midterm and final exams for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam is 40% and the final exam is 60%. All examinations are evaluated out of 100 points. In one course students who get one of the letter grades (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB), and (CC) are considered as successful.


Graduation Requirements

To complete the PhD program; the students that have master's degrees, must complete a total of not less than 24 credits and at least eight of the department seminar course and pass the qualifying examination successfully.


Mode of Study

Full Time


Facilities

The department consists of 3 Professors, 3 Associated Professors, 2 Assistant Professors, and 1 Research Assistant.


Programme Director or Equivalent

Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Faculty of Arts and Sciences Depatment of Molecular Biology and Genetics 2000 Evler Mahallesi Zübeyde Hanım Cad. 50300 Nevşehir / Turkey Phone : +90 384 228 10 00 Fax : +90 384 215 39 48