Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| 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 | ZÜBEYDE KUMBIÇAK (zkumbicak@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of this course is to gain knowledge and skills about basic concepts of animal molecular genetics. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can explain the molecular structure of nucleic acids |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-5 Explain transmission of genetic background in organisms and populations 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 |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can explain the basic concepts of DNA replication. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-5 Explain transmission of genetic background in organisms and populations 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 |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can explain the regulation of transcription and post-transcriptional modifications. |
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 |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Nucleic acid structure and analysis, chromation organization, DNA replication, cell divisions, transcription, post transcriptional modifications, regulation of transcription, translation, post-translational modifications, mutation and DNA repair, mitochondrial genome | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Cell structure | Explanation Method |
| 2 | Experiments of DNA as an inheritance material and the structure of DNA | Explanation Method |
| 3 | molecular organization and types of chromosomes | Explanation Method |
| 4 | Replication of DNA | Explanation Method |
| 5 | Cell divisions | Explanation Method |
| 6 | Structure and types of RNA | Explanation Method |
| 7 | Transcription | Explanation Method |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Post transcriptional modifications | Explanation Method |
| 10 | Regulation of transcription | Explanation Method |
| 11 | translation | Explanation Method |
| 12 | Post translational modifications | Explanation Method |
| 13 | mutations | Explanation Method |
| 14 | DNA repair mechanisms | Explanation Method |
| 15 | Mitochondrial genome | Explanation Method |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Topaktaş, M. "Moleküler Genetik" | |
| 2 | William S. Klug , Michael R. Cummings , Michael A. Palladino , Charlotte A. Spencer "Genetik Kavramlar" | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| textbook and 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 | 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 | ||