| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits |
| 3 | BENG542 | MOLECULAR BASIS OF DISEASES | 3+0+0 | 3 | 7,5 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Master's Degree
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Department / Program
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BIOENGINEERING
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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Defining genetics and biochemical processes leading to a range of diseases.
Describing the molecular details of protein folding diseases. Identifying the modeling human diseases.
Selecting diseases caused by enzyme deficiency.
Comparing how the immune system works and autoimmune diseases.
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Course Content
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There are a range of diseases, including immune diseases (autoimmune and immune deficiency), heart and cardiovascular diseases, muscular dystrophy, neurodegenerative, and cancer. The main aim of this course is to provide an insight into the molecular mechanisms underlying human disease processes and help the development of targeted therapies and drugs.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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None
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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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
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Describe genetics and biochemical processes leading to a range of diseases |
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| Define the molecular details of protein folding diseases. |
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| Identify the modeling human diseases; learn diseases caused by enzyme deficiency. |
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| Discuss how the immune system works and autoimmune diseases. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
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