Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 2 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Compulsory | ||||
| Department | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | ZÜBEYDE KUMBIÇAK (zkumbicak@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| Aim of the lecture is to teach cell cycle, intracellular and extracellular signal transduction mechanisms, development of organisms and different cell types. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can explain cell cycle and cell cycle checkpoints. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms PO-6 Develop an understanding of nature and history of scientific thought |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can explain cell division types in detail. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-5 Explain transmission of genetic background in organisms and populations PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can explain intra and extra-cellular signal transduction, and how it regulates gene expression, anabolic and catabolic pathways |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-13 Obtain knowledge about current issues in the field of molecular biology and genetics PO-16 Explain the scientific findings clearly and efficiently both in written and verbal communications. |
Examination |
| LO-4 | can explain different cell types formation process and contribution of those cells to the development of organism. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Cell cycle, intracellular and extracellular signal transduction mechanisms, development of organisms and different cell types. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Cell cycle and phases, G, S and M phases | Explanation Method |
| 2 | Regulation of cell cycle, role of cyclin and CDKs, cell cycle chekpoints | Explanation Method |
| 3 | Cellular senescence, programmed cell death, apoptosis | Explanation Method |
| 4 | Mitosis and meiosis, cell division,cytokinesis, regulation of cell division | Explanation Method |
| 5 | Intracellular signal transduction I, intracellular receptors | Explanation Method |
| 6 | Intracellular signal transduction II, mechanisms | Explanation Method |
| 7 | Extracellular signal transduction, extracellular receptors (G-protein coupled, receptor tyrosine kinases, integrins) | Explanation Method |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Gametes and fertilization | Explanation Method |
| 10 | Developmental biology of multicellular organisms | Explanation Method |
| 11 | Immune system, ınnate and adaptive immune systems | Explanation Method |
| 12 | Immune system cells, natural killer cells, T cells, B lymphocytes | Explanation Method |
| 13 | Stem cells, potency of stem cells, self renewal properties, | Explanation Method |
| 14 | Cancer cells, properties, causes of cancer | Explanation Method |
| 15 | Technics used in molecular cell biology | Explanation Method |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Alberts B, Johnson A, Lewis J, Raff M, Roberts K, Walter P, 2007. Molecular biology of the Cell, 5 basım. Garland Science, Newyork | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Course book | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 2 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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| Total work load; | 120 | ||