Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| 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) | ||||
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of this course is to provide information about different groups of poisonous and venomous, venom delivery mechanisms, biochemical content and biological activities of the venoms of different groups of animals. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can give information about the morphological, biological and ecological characteristics of poisonous and venomous animal groups in the world. |
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-8 Ability to participate in interdisciplinary studies in the fields of education, industry, agriculture, health, environment, energy and biotechnology 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 |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-2 | can give information on the biochemical and biological properties of venoms of invertebrate and vertebrate venomous animals. |
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-8 Ability to participate in interdisciplinary studies in the fields of education, industry, agriculture, health, environment, energy and biotechnology 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 give information on the use of animal enoms in drug research and development. |
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-8 Ability to participate in interdisciplinary studies in the fields of education, industry, agriculture, health, environment, energy and biotechnology 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 |
Examination Presentation |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Biological characteristics of poisonous and venomous animals and the anatomy of venom apparatus, biochemical content and pharmacological properties of animal venoms, use of animal venom for drug development | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Biological function of venom in animals | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 2 | Animals producing venom/toxin | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 3 | Anatomy and histology of venom apparatus of different animals | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 4 | Methods used in animal venom research | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 5 | Biochemistry and pharmacology of the venoms of the animals except from Mollusca, Insecta and Arachnida | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 6 | Biochemistry and pharmacology of Mollusca venoms | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 7 | Biochemistry and pharmacology of Insect venoms | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Biochemistry of Scorpion venoms | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 10 | Pharmacology of Scorpion venoms | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 11 | Biochemistry of Spider venoms | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 12 | Pharmacology of Spider venoms | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 13 | Biochemistry of Snake venoms | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 14 | Pharmacology of Snake venoms | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 15 | Drug and diagnostic products based on animal venom proteins and peptides. | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Edstrom A. 1992. Venomous and Poisonous Animals. Krieger Publishing Company, Florida. | |
| 2 | Mackessy SP (Ed). 2010. Handbook of Venoms and Toxins of Reptiles. CRC Press, Florida. | |
| 3 | Chippaux JP. 2006. Snake Venoms and Envenomations. Krieger Publishing. | |
| 4 | King GF (Ed). 2015. Venoms to Drugs: Venom as a Source for the Development of Human Therapeutics. RSC Publishing. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Lecture notes, books, related articles, computer | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 20 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | 15 | 40 | |
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 3 | 40 |
| 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 | 14 | 42 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| final exam | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 180 | ||