Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Compulsory | ||||
| Department | MOLECULAR 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) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of this course is to gain knowledge and skills for research fields in molecular biology and genetics. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can explain the research areas in molecular biology and genetics. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-6 Develop an understanding of nature and history of scientific thought PO-8 Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology PO-13 Obtain knowledge about current issues in the field of molecular biology and genetics PO-14 Have knowledge about the main research interests of the molecular biology and genetics PO-17 Survey, analyze and interpret the experimental results and to reach a scientific result using the available scientific data. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can explain current studies in molecular biology and genetics. |
PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge PO-10 Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles PO-11 Apply biological concepts to personal, social, economical, technological and ethical issues PO-12 Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility PO-13 Obtain knowledge about current issues in the field of molecular biology and genetics PO-14 Have knowledge about the main research interests of the molecular biology and genetics PO-15 Have contributed to scientific advances with research and development abilities PO-16 Explain the scientific findings clearly and efficiently both in written and verbal communications. PO-17 Survey, analyze and interpret the experimental results and to reach a scientific result using the available scientific data. |
Examination Oral Examination Performance Project |
| LO-3 | can explain the interdisciplinary aspects of molecular biology and genetics. |
PO-3 Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms PO-4 Define the relationship among life forms and their environments and ecosystems PO-5 Explain transmission of genetic background in organisms and populations PO-6 Develop an understanding of nature and history of scientific thought PO-7 Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams PO-8 Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology |
Examination Oral Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Basic concepts of biotechnology, biotechnological products and production stages, studies in genetic engineering, genetic diagnosis, current research on genetic (agriculture, medicine, etc.) change, stem cell and tissue engineering studies, cancer research, Studies for the solution of biological and environmental problems. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship | Discussion Explanation |
| 2 | Production and quality control of biological products (Vaccine, pharmaceutical raw materials, serum, monoclonal antibody etc.) | Discussion Explanation |
| 3 | Genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology studies | Discussion Explanation |
| 4 | Bioinformatics | Discussion Explanation |
| 5 | Genetic diagnosis and forensic analysis | Discussion Explanation |
| 6 | Identification of Genetic Diseases and gene therapy research | Discussion Explanation |
| 7 | Cancer research | Discussion Explanation |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Genetic toxicology studies and diagnosis of mutations | Discussion Explanation |
| 10 | Stem cell research | Discussion Explanation |
| 11 | Cell culture and tissue engineering studies | Discussion Explanation |
| 12 | Animal biotechnology applications | Discussion Explanation |
| 13 | Plant tissue culture and agricultural breeding studies | Discussion Explanation |
| 14 | Microbial biotechnology studies | Discussion Explanation |
| 15 | Research in the field of bioremediation and areas related to environmental protection-control-planning | Discussion Explanation |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 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 | 2 | 12 | 24 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| 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; | 120 | ||