Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 3rd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS (PHD) | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | ZÜBEYDE KUMBIÇAK (zkumbicak@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 gain the knowledge and skills to apply phylogenetic analysis and important points in determining appropriate markers, traits, sample sizes and tree formation methods necessary to make phylogenetic inferences. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can explain phylogenetic concepts. |
PO-1 Have information about current issues in molecular biology and genetics. PO-2 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology PO-3 Make use of the knowledge they have in order to find a solution to problems by analyzing, comparing and questioning them and can carry out original research in the related field on their own PO-5 Being ethical and responsible individuals who are sensitive to social and universal values in the field of Molecular Biology and genetics, who look after the priority areas of the country, research and produce and contribute to these issues |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can explain the molecular approaches and molecular markers used in phylogenetic studies. |
PO-1 Have information about current topics in molecular biology and genetics PO-2 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology PO-3 Scientific developments contribute to research and development |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can use data analysis programs. |
PO-6 Ability to design a research project in the field of molecular biology and genetics and to evaluate and present the results related to it |
Examination |
| LO-4 | can explain discord distribution and neutrality tests. |
PO-1 Have information about current issues in molecular biology and genetics. PO-4 Evaluate the knowledge and skills in a critical way in every activity regarding the field, thereby guiding their learning PO-5 Being ethical and responsible individuals who are sensitive to social and universal values in the field of Molecular Biology and genetics, who look after the priority areas of the country, research and produce and contribute to these issues PO-6 Ability to design a research project in the field of molecular biology and genetics and to evaluate and present the results related to it |
Examination |
| LO-5 | can create phylogenetic trees. |
PO-1 Have information about current issues in molecular biology and genetics. |
Examination |
| LO-6 | can evaluate phylogenetic data. |
PO-4 Evaluate the knowledge and skills in a critical way in every activity regarding the field, thereby guiding their learning |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Phylogenetic concepts, molecular character analysis, molecular approaches, molecular markers Introduction and use of data analysis programs, mismatch distribution and neutrality Tests, creation of phylogenetic trees, distance-based methods, character-based methods, evaluation of phylogenetic data | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Phylogenetic concepts, | Explanation Method |
| 2 | Molecular character analysis | Explanation Method |
| 3 | Molecular approaches | Explanation Method |
| 4 | Molecular markers | Explanation Method |
| 5 | Data analysis programs | Explanation Method |
| 6 | Bioedit Program, Mega Program, | Explanation Method |
| 7 | Network Program, | Explanation Method |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Mismatch Distribution and Neutrality Tests, | Explanation Method |
| 10 | DnaSP Program, | Explanation Method |
| 11 | Arlequin Program, | Explanation Method |
| 12 | Creation of phylogenetic trees, | Explanation Method |
| 13 | Distance Based Methods, | Explanation Method |
| 14 | Character-Based Methods | Explanation Method |
| 15 | Evaluation of phylogenetic data | Explanation Method |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Lemey, P., Salemi, M., & Vandamme, A. M. (Eds.). (2009).The phylogenetic handbook: a practical approach to phylogenetic analysis and hypothesis testing. Cambridge University Press | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Course book and presentations | ||
| 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 | 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 | 5 | 8 | 40 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 5 | 8 | 40 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 5 | 6 | 30 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 180 | ||