| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | MS1202.1 | Medical Biology and Genetics | Elective | 2 | 4 | 5 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| It is aimed to teach the basic level of medical biology and genetic information needed by the personnel who will work in the medical laboratory. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Doç. Dr. Başak TOĞAR |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | To learn about replication, transcription, translation | | 2 | To have knowledge about the application areas of the science of genetics | | 3 | To have knowledge about Mendelian genetics, deviations from Mendelian rates. | | 4 | To have knowledge about the general principles of heredity | | 5 | To have knowledge about mutations |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Second Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Replication (DNA replication), Transcription (mRNA synthesis), Translation (Structure of ribosome, tRNA structure, Protein synthesis), Introduction to genetics (Study methods of genetic science, Application areas of genetic science, Model organisms used in genetic science), Mendelian genetics (Monohybrid - Dihybrid cross), deviations from Mendelian ratios (Ecvalence, codominance), General principles of inheritance I (Single gene inheritance, Multifactorial inheritance, mitochondrial inheritance), General principles of inheritance II (Sex-dependent inheritance, Hemophilia, Color blindness) Mutations I (Classification of Mutations , Factors causing mutations), DNA repair mechanisms, Cancer biology |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | DNA-RNA | | | | 2 | Replication | | | | 3 | Transcription | | | | 4 | Translation | | | | 5 | Introduction to Genetics | | | | 6 | Mendelian Genetics | | | | 7 | Deviations from Mendelian Ratios I | | | | 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | | | | 9 | Deviations from Mendelian Ratios II | | | | 10 | General Principles of Heredity I | | | | 11 | General Principles of Heredity II | | | | 12 | Sex-Related inheritance | | | | 13 | Mutations | | | | 14 | DNA repair mechanisms | | | | 15 | Cancer Biology | | | | 16 | | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1. William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Charlotte A. Spencer, Michael A. Palladino. Genetic Concepts, Palme Publishing. 2018.
2. Medical Biology and Genetics, Academic Bookstore
3. Tuy A, Sivas H, Incesu Z, Ergene E. Genetic, Anadolu University Open Education Publication. 2009. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Makeup Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Question-Answer | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Self Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Homework | 4 | 3 | 12 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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