Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / MBG 427 - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

Code: MBG 427 Course Title: DYNAMIC OF GENES Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 4 / 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 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 prokaryote and eukaryote genome.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can explain the basic concepts of prokaryote genome structure. PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology
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 structure of eukaryotic genome 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
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Gene and genome, prokaryote and eukaryote genome structure, regulation of gene expression, epigenetics, mutations and repair mechanisms
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Genes and genomes Explanation Method
2 Structure of prokaryote genome Explanation Method
3 Eukaryotic genome Explanation Method
4 Areas encoded and not encoded on the genome Explanation Method
5 Examination of gene expression Explanation Method
6 Basic steps of gene expression Explanation Method
7 Repeated DNA regions Explanation Method
8 mid-term exam
9 Transposable genetic elements Explanation Method
10 Gene mutations Explanation Method
11 Types and causes of gene mutations Explanation Method
12 DNA repair mechanisms Explanation Method
13 Mitochondria and chloroplast DNA Explanation Method
14 Epigenetic regulation Explanation Method
15 Genomic imprinting 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
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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