Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 2 / Fall 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; To gain knowledge and skills about the types of model organisms and ethical rules that must be followed while working with model organisms. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | explain basic concepts about model organisms. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-11 Apply biological concepts to personal, social, economical, technological and ethical issues 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 |
Examination |
| LO-2 | explain the principles to be considered in the selection of model organisms. |
PO-6 Develop an understanding of nature and history of scientific thought PO-11 Apply biological concepts to personal, social, economical, technological and ethical issues 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-3 | Can explain the types of model organisms. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology 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 |
Examination |
| LO-4 | explain ethical rules to be followed when working with model organisms. |
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-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 |
| LO-5 | explain the usage areas of model organisms. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology 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 |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| basic concepts related to model organisms, factors to consider in choosing experimental model organism, animal experimental ethics, care of model organisms and animal welfare, types and characteristics of model organisms | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Introduction to the model organisms course | Explanation |
| 2 | Features of model organisms and frequently used experimental animals | Explanation |
| 3 | Choosing the right model organism for a planned experiment and planning studies | Explanation |
| 4 | Animal experimental ethics 3R principle and applications | Explanation |
| 5 | Ethical principles regarding animal use in experiments and responsibilities of researchers regarding ethical rules | Explanation |
| 6 | Production, breeding and housing of experimental animals | Explanation |
| 7 | The main factors to consider in terms of welfare in the maintenance and accommodation of model organisms | Explanation |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Anatomy of experimental animals | Explanation |
| 10 | Experimental Animal Physiology and Physiological Parameters | Explanation |
| 11 | Biochemistry of experimental animals | Explanation |
| 12 | Basic applications in experimental animals (holding and sex determination, weighing, measurements) | Explanation |
| 13 | Drug administration and injection to experimental animals | Explanation |
| 14 | Blood and sampling techniques in experimental animals | Explanation |
| 15 | Occupational health and safety in animal laboratories | 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) | 14 | 3 | 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 | ||