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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / MBG 428 - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

Code: MBG 428 Course Title: CURRENT SUBJECTS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY II Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Spring 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
The aim of this course is to provide students with information about new and promising molecular techniques that are current in molecular biology and have been discovered in recent years.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can explain the basic concepts of molecular cloning and recombinant protein production. 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
PO-17 Survey, analyze and interpret the experimental results and to reach a scientific result using the available scientific data.
Examination
LO-2 Can explain the basic principles of genome editing technologies. PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology
PO-2 Develop an understanding of matter and energy in 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
LO-3 Can explain the importance of recombinant proteins and the uses of recombinant microorganisms in industry. PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology
PO-11 Apply biological concepts to personal, social, economical, technological and ethical issues
PO-14 Have knowledge about the main research interests of the molecular biology and genetics
PO-17 Survey, analyze and interpret the experimental results and to reach a scientific result using the available scientific data.
Examination
LO-4 Can explain the uses of some nucleic acid types in diagnosis and treatment. PO-8 Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
PO-22 To know molecular techniques and their usage areas.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Molecular cloning, obtaining recombinant organisms, recombinant protein production in eukaryotic and prokaryotic hosts, CRISPR-cas9 and other genome editing technologies, DNA sequencing technologies, aptamers, molecules used in molecular diagnosis
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to molecular cloning Oral expression
2 Molecular cloning techniques Oral expression
3 Genome editing technologies Oral expression
4 CRISPR-Cas9 Oral expression
5 Recombinant protein production Oral expression
6 Recombinant protein production (Prokaryotic host) Oral expression
7 Recombinant protein production (Eukaryotic host) Oral expression
8 mid-term exam
9 Nucleic acids as therapeutic agents Oral expression
10 Nucleic acids as therapeutic agents Oral expression
11 Molecular diagnosis Oral expression
12 Use of recombinant microorganisms in the industrial field Oral expression
13 Use of recombinant microorganisms in the industrial field Oral expression
14 DNA sequencing technologies Oral expression
15 A general review of the lessons Oral expression
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Molecular Biotechnology: Principles and Applications of Recombinant DNA, 4th Edition Bernard R. Glick, Cheryl L. Patten
Required Course instruments and materials
Molecular Biotechnology; Author Name: Bernard R. Glick; Publisher: Palme Publishing House-Akademik; Number of Pages: 738 ; ISBN: 9786052826232

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 30
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination 6 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