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TLAB1058Medical Biology and Genetics4+0+0ECTS:5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseShort Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MEDICAL SERVICES and TECHNIQUES
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 4 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Fulya BALABAN YÜCESAN
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
It is aimed to provide information about medical biology and genetics that will form the basis for understanding the normal structure and functions of the body.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Explains basic medical biology and genetics concepts.3,101,
LO - 2 : Interprets the detailed structure of the cell, division mechanisms and cell cycle.3,101,
LO - 3 : Understands the basic principles of heredity, explains chromosomal anomalies and recognizes genetic diseases.3,101,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Cell Overview, Cell Membrane and Cytoskeleton, Cell Organelles, DNA Structure, Synthesis and Replication, RNA Structure and Transcription, Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis ? Translation, Molecular Structure and Organization of the Genome, Cell Cycle, Cell Division, Mendelian Genetics, Autosomal Chromosome Diseases, Sex Chromosome Diseases, Mutation and Repair Mechanisms, Stem Cell and Cell Differentiation.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Cell Overview
 Week 2Cell Membrane and Cell Skeleton, Cell Organelles
 Week 3DNA Structure, Synthesis and Replication
 Week 4RNA Structure and Transcription
 Week 5Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis - Translation
 Week 6Molecular Structure and Organization of the Genome
 Week 7Cell Cycle, Cell Division
 Week 8Cell Cycle, Cell Division
 Week 9Midterm Exam
 Week 10Mendelian Genetics
 Week 11Mendelian Genetics
 Week 12Autosomal Chromosome Diseases, Sex Chromosome Diseases
 Week 13Autosomal Chromosome Diseases, Sex Chromosome Diseases
 Week 14Mutation and Repair Mechanisms, Stem Cell and Cell Differentiation
 Week 15Mutation and Repair Mechanisms, Stem Cell and Cell Differentiation
 Week 16Final Exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Nussbaum, R. L., Roderick, R. M., Huntington, F. W. 2005; Tıbbi Genetik, Thompson and Thompson, Güneş Tıp Kitabevi, Düzce.
2Alberts, B., Bray, D., Hopkin, K. etc. 2013; Essential Cell Biology, Fourth Edition, Garland Science Publishers, USA.
3Tıbbi Biyoloji Ders Kitabı, 2009; Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi Yayın No:275, İstanbul.
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 25/11/2023 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 18/01/2023 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 4 14 56
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 14 28
Arasınav için hazırlık 7 3 21
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 10 4 40
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load147