Course Details

RNA BIOLOGY

Course Information

Semester	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	T+P+L	Credit	Number of ECTS Credits
5	MBG421	RNA BIOLOGY	3+0+0	3	5

Course Details

Language of Instruction	English
Level of Course Unit	Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program	BIOENGINEERING
Type of Program	Formal Education
Type of Course Unit	Elective
Course Delivery Method	Face To Face
Objectives of the Course	"RNA Biology" explores the RNA splicing, editing, localization, regulation and translation mechanisms. The course highlights innovative research processes and methodologies associated with RNA Biology.
Course Content	The course covers types and roles of RNAs, RNA structure and non-coding RNAs in post-transcriptional gene regulation.
Course Methods and Techniques	Lectures, particular talks by prominent scientists, quizzes, articles will be included within the course content.
Prerequisites and co-requisities	None
Course Coordinator	None
Name of Lecturers	None
Assistants	None
Work Placement(s)	No

Recommended or Required Reading

Resources	Articles will be employed
	Lectures and some of the notes (on papers) would be shared.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria

In-Term Studies	Quantity	Percentage
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı	1	% 20
Quiz/Küçük Sınav	7	% 30
Sunum/Seminer	1	% 20
Final examination	1	% 20
Diğer (Staj vb.)	1	% 10
Total	11	% 100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Yazılı Sınav	1	2	2
Grup Sunumu	1	2	2
Ders Dışı Sınav	4	3	12
Sunum için Hazırlık	1	15	15
Sunum	1	2	2
Kısa Sınav	6	1	6
Okuma	12	2	24
Kişisel Çalışma	13	3	39
Yüz Yüze Ders	1	2	2
Derse Devam	14	3	42
Final Sınavı	1	3	3
Total Work Load			Number of ECTS Credits 5 149

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

No	Learning Outcomes
1	Explain and differentiate the molecular mechanisms of RNA splicing, editing, localization, regulation, and translation, and their roles in gene expression.
2	Critically evaluate scientific literature related to RNA biology and interpret experimental approaches used to study coding and non-coding RNAs in post-transcriptional gene regulation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics	Materials
1	Introduction to RNA Types and Functions Overview of RNA types: mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, and non-coding RNAs Basic functions of different RNA molecules in cellular processes	Regarding documents, please check the "Yöntem ve Teknikleri " part of this course catalog.
3	RNA Structure and Folding. Detailed exploration of RNA structure and secondary/tertiary folding. Structural elements that influence RNA function. RNA-protein interactions
5	Non-coding RNAs and Post-transcriptional Gene Regulation Role of non-coding RNAs in gene expression regulation Mechanisms of miRNA, siRNA, and lncRNA in post-transcriptional regulation Impact of non-coding RNAs on cell function and development
7	RNA splicing: process, types, and importance
8	Lecture free week
9	Midterm
10	Alternative splicing and its biological significance Regulatory mechanisms in RNA splicing
11	RNA Editing and Its Biological Roles RNA editing: types and mechanisms Functional consequences of RNA editing in gene regulation Examples of RNA editing in development and disease
13	Mechanisms of RNA localization in cells Importance of RNA localization in cellular function RNA translation: initiation, elongation, and termination processes Regulation of translation and its role in protein synthesis

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	P1	P2	P3	P4	P5	P6	P7	P8	P9	P10	P11	P12
C1	4	5	3		4	5		2	4	4
C2	5	5	2		4	4		3	4	4

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

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