Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / MBG 314 - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

Code: MBG 314 Course Title: HUMAN GENETICS Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ÜMİT KUMBIÇAK (umitkumbicak@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To define terms related to human genetics, to teach monogenic, polygenic, and chromosomal diseases and to inform about cancer genetics.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can explain the basic concepts of human genetics. PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology
PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms
PO-8 Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
PO-12 Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility
PO-13 Obtain knowledge about current issues in the field of molecular biology and genetics
PO-14 Have knowledge about the main research interests of the molecular biology and genetics
PO-15 Have contributed to scientific advances with research and development abilities
Examination
LO-2 Can explain the chromosomal diseases. PO-6 Develop an understanding of nature and history of scientific thought
PO-8 Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
PO-10 Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles
PO-12 Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility
PO-13 Obtain knowledge about current issues in the field of molecular biology and genetics
PO-14 Have knowledge about the main research interests of the molecular biology and genetics
PO-15 Have contributed to scientific advances with research and development abilities
Examination
LO-3 Can have knowledge about mutations and cancer genetics. PO-8 Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
PO-11 Apply biological concepts to personal, social, economical, technological and ethical issues
PO-13 Obtain knowledge about current issues in the field of molecular biology and genetics
PO-14 Have knowledge about the main research interests of the molecular biology and genetics
PO-15 Have contributed to scientific advances with research and development abilities
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Autosomal and gonosomal diseases , mutations, chromosomal aberrations, polygenic inheritance, hereditary metabolic diseases, cancer genetics, genetic tests .
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to human genetics Explaining method, question and answer teaching method
2 Mutation detection methods Explaining method, question and answer teaching method
3 The Molecular mechanisms of autosomal diseases Explaining method, question and answer teaching method
4 The molecular mechanisms of gonosomal diseases Explaining method, question and answer teaching method
5 Non-Mendelian inheritance and related genetic diseases Explaining method, question and answer teaching method
6 Polygenic inheritance and environment Explaining method, question and answer teaching method
7 The molecular mechanisms of hereditary diseases Explaining method, question and answer teaching method
8 mid-term exam
9 Polygenic inheritance and polygenic genetic diseases Explaining method, question and answer teaching method
10 Developmental Genetics Explaining method, question and answer teaching method
11 Behavioral Genetics Explaining method, question and answer teaching method
12 Cancer Genetics Explaining method, question and answer teaching method
13 Pharmacogenetic Explaining method, question and answer teaching method
14 Genetic testing and gene therapy Explaining method, question and answer teaching method
15 Preview Explaining method, question and answer teaching method
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 An Introduction to Human Molecular Genetics: Mechanisms of Inherited Diseases, JJ. Pasternak, 2 edition,Wiley-Liss, 2005
Required Course instruments and materials
Text 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) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 6 12
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 6 18
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 2 5 10
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 5 10
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 5 10
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90