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 | ZÜBEYDE KUMBIÇAK (zkumbicak@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 structural properties of genes and transcription, translation mechanisms and control mechanisms of gene functions. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | explain the structural properties of genes and chromatin organization, transcription, translation and posttranslational control mechanisms in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and the basic concepts related to control mechanisms of gene functioning in some organisms. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology 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-10 Read and critically discuss the world-wide literature on molecular biology and molecular genetics |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Structural properties of genes and chromatin organization in transkaryotes and eukaryotes, transcription, translation and posttranslational control mechanisms, gene mechanisms in some organisms | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Structure and types of DNA | Explanation Method |
| 2 | Structure and types of RNA | Explanation Method |
| 3 | Chromatin structure, histone modifications and effects on gene expression | Explanation Method |
| 4 | Transcription and control mechanisms in prokaryotes | Explanation Method |
| 5 | Transcription and control mechanisms in eukaryotes | Explanation Method |
| 6 | Post-transcriptional modifications | Explanation Method |
| 7 | Control of gene expression | Explanation Method |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Translation of prokaryotes | Explanation Method |
| 10 | Translation in eukaryotes | Explanation Method |
| 11 | Posttranslational modifications | Explanation Method |
| 12 | Developmental genetics | Explanation Method |
| 13 | Regulation of gene expression in developmental stages | Explanation Method |
| 14 | Effects of environmental conditions on gene expression | Explanation Method |
| 15 | Effects of environmental conditions on gene expression | Explanation Method |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Brown T.A., Genomes, Garland Science, Taylor and Francis Group | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Course book and 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 | 5 | 8 | 40 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 5 | 8 | 40 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 5 | 6 | 30 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 180 | ||