Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 3 / Fall 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) | ||||
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of this course is to gain knowledge and skills related to the basic concepts of cell cycle and apoptosis, genetic and molecular processes. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can explain the stages of the cell cycle |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms PO-5 Explain transmission of genetic background in organisms and populations PO-6 Develop an understanding of nature and history of scientific thought PO-10 Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles 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-16 Explain the scientific findings clearly and efficiently both in written and verbal communications. |
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| LO-2 | can explain the control points of the cell cycle |
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 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-16 Explain the scientific findings clearly and efficiently both in written and verbal communications. |
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| LO-3 | can explain the pathways of apoptosis |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms PO-5 Explain transmission of genetic background in organisms and populations 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-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-16 Explain the scientific findings clearly and efficiently both in written and verbal communications. |
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| LO-4 | can explain the differences between apoptosis and necrosis |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms 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-16 Explain the scientific findings clearly and efficiently both in written and verbal communications. |
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| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Mitosis and meiosis, cell cycle stages, growth factors and mitosis control enzymes, cell cycle control points, cyclin and cyclin dependent kinases, cell cycle inhibitors, apoptosis and its history, differences between apoptosis and necrosis, role of mitochondria in apoptosis, caspases bcl-2 family, apoptotic pathways: exogenous and intrinsic pathways, methods used to describe apoptosis | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Cell cycle overview | Explanation Method |
| 2 | Mitosis and meiosis | Explanation Method |
| 3 | Cell cycle phases | Explanation Method |
| 4 | Growth factors and enzymes controlling mitosis | Explanation Method |
| 5 | Cell cycle control points | Explanation Method |
| 6 | Cyclin and cyclin dependent kinases | Explanation Method |
| 7 | Cell cycle inhibitors | Explanation Method |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Definition and history of apoptosis | Explanation Method |
| 10 | Differences between apoptosis and necrosis | Explanation Method |
| 11 | The role of mitochondria in apoptosis | Explanation Method |
| 12 | caspases | Explanation Method |
| 13 | Bcl-2 family | Explanation Method |
| 14 | Apoptotic pathways: external and internal pathways | Explanation Method |
| 15 | Methods used to describe apoptosis | Explanation Method |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Morgan, D. 2007. "The Cell Cycle: Principles of Control" | |
| 2 | Potten, C., Wilson, J. "Apoptosis: The Life and Death of Cells" | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Course book, course presentations | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 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 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 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 | 5 | 10 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Total work load; | 90 | ||