Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 4 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 3rd 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 | ENVER ERSOY ANDEDEN (enverandeden@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| Focuses on current topics in molecular biology. Topics vary from year to year. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Understand the importance of molecular biology, science, technology and society |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-6 Develop an understanding of nature and history of scientific thought 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 |
Examination Oral Examination Presentation |
| LO-2 | Link molecular biology to learn about current life |
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. |
Examination Oral Examination Presentation |
| LO-3 | Molecular Biology topics of interest and curiosity hear, you can follow the developments in biological and get the ability to think critically |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge 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 Oral Examination Performance Project |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Develops an awareness of science by studying basic molecular biological principles and their application to problems of humans and society in the contexts of special topics or themes, which vary year to year. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | The importance of molecular biology science, society and technology | Oral expression |
| 2 | Stem cell | Oral expression |
| 3 | Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) | Oral expression |
| 4 | Genetic cloning | Oral expression |
| 5 | Viruses | Oral expression |
| 6 | Cancer biology | Oral expression |
| 7 | Organ donation and importance of organ transplants | Oral expression |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Fast food, preparation processes and hazards | Oral expression |
| 10 | Chemical substances (drugs, paints, cosmetics, detergents), developing processes, and their effects on nature. | Oral expression |
| 11 | Use of microorganisms in waste treatment | Oral expression |
| 12 | Use of nanotechnology in biology | Oral expression |
| 13 | Bioinformatics | Oral expression |
| 14 | Chemical substances (drugs, paints, cosmetics, detergents) and biological effects | Oral expression |
| 15 | Biological terror | Oral expression |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | 1.) Molecular Biology of the Cell, fifth edition, Garland Science, Alberts B, Johnson A., 2008 2.) Handbook of Molecular and Cellular Methods in Biology and Medicine, CRC Press, Kaufman PB, Wu W., 1995 3.) www.protocol-online.org | |
| 2 | 4.) http://library.marmara.edu.tr/everitab.htm 5.) Tıbbi Genetik, Thompson & Thompson, altıncı baskı, 2005 6.) Güncel makaleler | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| 1.) Molecular Biology of the Cell, fifth edition, Garland Science, Alberts B, Johnson A., 2008 2.) Handbook of Molecular and Cellular Methods in Biology and Medicine, CRC Press, Kaufman PB, Wu W., 1995 3.) www.protocol-online.org 4.) http://library.marmara.edu.tr/everitab.htm 5.) T?bbi Genetik, Thompson & Thompson, alt?nc? bask?, 2005 6.) Güncel makaleler | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 6 | 2 | 30 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | 9 | 2 | 5 |
| 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 | ||