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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / MBG516 - MONECULER BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

Code: MBG516 Course Title: BASIC METHODS IN PROTEOMICS Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring 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 NAŞİT İĞCİ (nasitigci@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 knowledge about experimental approaches, basic strategies and research methods in proteomics studies.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can give information about the applications of proteomics. 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-6 Ability to independently carry out an activity that requires expertise in the field
PO-7 Investigating the phenotypic effects of genes and acquiring the ability to use this effect in animal and plant breeding areas
PO-8 Ability to participate in interdisciplinary studies in the fields of education, industry, agriculture, health, environment, energy and biotechnology
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
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
Examination
LO-2 learn and can apply current analyes in proteomics. 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-6 Ability to independently carry out an activity that requires expertise in the field
PO-7 Investigating the phenotypic effects of genes and acquiring the ability to use this effect in animal and plant breeding areas
PO-8 Ability to participate in interdisciplinary studies in the fields of education, industry, agriculture, health, environment, energy and biotechnology
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
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
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Basic proteomics techniques, protein isolation, gel-based protein separation, chromatography-based protein separation, use of mass spectrometers in proteomics, protein identification with mass spectrometers, bioinformatics in proteomics.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic structure and functions of proteins Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search
2 Introduction to proteomics and its applications Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search
3 Basic strategies in proteomics (top-down, bottom-up) Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search
4 Protein isolation from various samples Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search
5 Gel-based proteomic analyses Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search
6 Protein separation by liquid chromatography Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search
7 The use of mass spectrometry in proteomics, characteristics of different mass spectrometry systems Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search
8 mid-term exam
9 Experimental methods for mass spectrometry-based proteomci analyses Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search
10 Interpretation and quality control of the results of a mass spectrometer Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search
11 Protein identification by bioinformatic tools using mass spectrometry data Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search
12 Antibody-based proteomic analyses Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search
13 Determination of protein concentration Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search
14 Laboratory exercise: SDS-PAGE Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search
15 Bioinformatics exercise Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Özel Demiralp F, İğci N, Peker S, Ayhan B. 2014. Temel Proteomik Stratejiler. Ankara Üniversitesi Yayınevi, Ankara.
2 Hamdan M, Righetti PG. 2005. Proteomics Today. John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey.
Required Course instruments and materials
Lecture notes, books, related articles, computer

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) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 4 14 56
       b) Search in internet/Library 4 13 52
       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 2 7 14
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 7 14
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 180