Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 2nd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | MONECULER 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 about the genetic mechanisms that cause cancer and the multi-step structure of cancer. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can express the basic mechanisms of cancer cell biology. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology PO-2 Have information about current topics in molecular biology and genetics PO-3 Ability to identify problems in Molecular Biology and genetics, to establish hypotheses for solving problems and to be able to solve hypothesis using various observational and experimental methods PO-4 Being ethical and responsible individuals who are sensitive to social and universal values in the field of Molecular Biology and genetics, who look after the priority areas of the country, research and produce and contribute to these issues PO-9 Recognizes and explains the molecular biology and genetics of the problems of other disciplines PO-10 Read and critically discuss the world-wide literature on molecular biology and molecular genetics |
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| LO-2 | can knows the basic processes of cancer cell genetics |
PO-2 Have information about current topics in molecular biology and genetics PO-4 Being ethical and responsible individuals who are sensitive to social and universal values in the field of Molecular Biology and genetics, who look after the priority areas of the country, research and produce and contribute to these issues PO-5 Ability to design a research project in the field of molecular biology and genetics and to evaluate and present the results related to it PO-9 Recognizes and explains the molecular biology and genetics of the problems of other disciplines PO-10 Read and critically discuss the world-wide literature on molecular biology and molecular genetics PO-13 Scientific developments contribute to research and development |
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| LO-3 | can discuss the function of oncogen and tumor suppressor genes in carcinogenesis |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology PO-2 Have information about current topics in molecular biology and genetics PO-3 Ability to identify problems in Molecular Biology and genetics, to establish hypotheses for solving problems and to be able to solve hypothesis using various observational and experimental methods PO-5 Ability to design a research project in the field of molecular biology and genetics and to evaluate and present the results related to it PO-9 Recognizes and explains the molecular biology and genetics of the problems of other disciplines PO-10 Read and critically discuss the world-wide literature on molecular biology and molecular genetics PO-11 Explains the basic functions of scientific processes, critically discusses and solves problems using appropriate statistical and computational methods, chooses contemporary experimental and theoretical approaches that will ultimately lead to the solution of molecular biology and genetic research problems |
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| LO-4 | can explain the multi-step structure of cancer |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology PO-2 Have information about current topics in molecular biology and genetics PO-3 Ability to identify problems in Molecular Biology and genetics, to establish hypotheses for solving problems and to be able to solve hypothesis using various observational and experimental methods PO-4 Being ethical and responsible individuals who are sensitive to social and universal values in the field of Molecular Biology and genetics, who look after the priority areas of the country, research and produce and contribute to these issues PO-10 Read and critically discuss the world-wide literature on molecular biology and molecular genetics PO-11 Explains the basic functions of scientific processes, critically discusses and solves problems using appropriate statistical and computational methods, chooses contemporary experimental and theoretical approaches that will ultimately lead to the solution of molecular biology and genetic research problems PO-12 To be able to transfer current developments and own studies in the field with quantitative and qualitative data to the groups in the field and outside the field in a systematic manner in written, oral and visual form PO-13 Scientific developments contribute to research and development |
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| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Definition of cancer, multi-step structure of cancer, cancer genetics, definition, classification of oncogenes and their role in cancer, tumor suppressor genes and their effects on cancer formation, invasion, angiogenesis, metastasis | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Definition of cancer Multi-step structure of cancer | Explanation Method |
| 2 | Cancer genetics | Explanation Method |
| 3 | Definition and classification of oncogenes | Explanation Method |
| 4 | The role of oncogenes in cancer | Explanation Method |
| 5 | Definition and classification of tumor suppressor genes | Explanation Method |
| 6 | The effects of tumor suppressor genes in cancer formation | Explanation Method |
| 7 | Oncogenic viruses and their role in tumor formation | Explanation Method |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Genes that control cell cycle | Explanation Method |
| 10 | Roles of telomeres and telomerase in cancer | Explanation Method |
| 11 | The role of apoptosis in cancer | Explanation Method |
| 12 | Transcription factors, growth factors and signal transduction in oncogenesis | Explanation Method |
| 13 | Extracellular Matrix and Cell Adhesion Molecules | Explanation Method |
| 14 | invasion, angiogenesis, metastasis | Explanation Method |
| 15 | Current methods in cancer treatment | Explanation Method |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Molecular Mechanism of Cancer. Georg F. Weber | |
| 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 | 2 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 3 | 7 | 21 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 4 | 8 | 32 |
| c) Performance Project | 4 | 7 | 28 |
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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| Total work load; | 180 | ||