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 | ZELİHA LEBLEBİCİ (zleblebici@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 understand the functions and genetics of microorganisms | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Describe the basic principles and techniques of microorganism genetics |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology 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 |
Examination Oral Examination Presentation |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Chromosomes of prokaryotes and eukaryotic cells, DNA replication, Transcription and translation of genetic information Molecular bases of mutations and mutations, Factors causing mutation Ames test Genetic recombination, Genetic transformation Transduction, Plasmids, Conjugation | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Bacterial Chromosomes | Explanation, discussion |
| 2 | DNA Replication | Explanation, discussion |
| 3 | Transcription, The Genetic Code, Translation: The Process of Protein Synthesis | Explanation, discussion |
| 4 | Plasmids | Explanation, discussion |
| 5 | Mutations and Mutants | Explanation, discussion |
| 6 | Molecular Basis of Mutation | Explanation, discussion |
| 7 | Mutation Rates | Explanation, discussion |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Mutagenesis: Chemical Mutagens, Radiation, DNA Repair Systems | Explanation, discussion |
| 10 | Mutagenesis: Chemical Mutagens, Radiation, DNA Repair Systems | Explanation, discussion |
| 11 | The Ames Test | Explanation, discussion |
| 12 | Genetic Recombination | Explanation, discussion |
| 13 | Transformation | Explanation, discussion |
| 14 | Conjugation, Transduction | Explanation, discussion |
| 15 | Mobile DNA: Transposons and Insertion Sequences | Explanation, discussion |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Madigan MT, Martinko JM, Dunlap PV, Clark DP. Brock Biology of Microorganisms. Twelfth Edition, Benjamin Cummings, US,2009. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Projection screen | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 20 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | 10 | 2 | 5 |
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | 12 | 2 | 10 |
| 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 | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| c) Performance Project | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 3 | 7 | 21 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 7 | 21 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 169 | ||