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Course Details Language of Instruction English Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree Department / Program MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS Type of Program Formal Education Type of Course Unit Compulsory Course Delivery Method Face To Face Objectives of the Course O1. describing on the basic understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular processes O2. accomplishing the structure, function and specializations of the cell through a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions providing both theory and application Course Content This course will focus on the cellular biology of higher organisms. Knowledge of the structure, function, and formation of cellular membranes and organelles, in addition to cellular growth and oncogenic transformation will be covered throughout the course. Also, this course will cover transport, receptors, and cell signaling; the cytoskeleton, the extracellular matrix, and cell movements; chromatin structure and RNA synthesis. The course focuses on the interaction of the cell and its social context that includes its neighboring cells, the extracellular matrix and the soluble mediators. Course Methods and Techniques In this course, both theoretical and practical methods will be employed. The theoretical components will primarily be delivered through lectures, during which the instructor will explain the fundamental concepts of cell biology—such as cell membranes, organelles, growth, signal transduction, chromatin structure, and more—using presentations and visual materials. The topics will be supported with current scientific developments to enhance students’ critical thinking skills. To encourage active student participation, in-class discussions will be incorporated, covering subjects like cellular interactions with neighboring cells, the extracellular matrix, and soluble mediators in their social context. These topics will be explored through group discussions and case analyses. The laboratory component is designed to help students translate their theoretical knowledge into experimental practice. Within this framework, students will gain hands-on experience with essential cell biology techniques such as cell culture, microscopy methods (including fluorescence and confocal microscopy), protein and gene expression analyses (e.g., Western blot and PCR), and measurements of cell proliferation and apoptosis. Following experimental activities, students will be expected to write scientific reports and interpret their results. The course also adopts a problem-based learning approach, encouraging students to research and propose solutions to specific cellular problems. Additionally, through case-based learning, topics like oncogenic transformation and cell signaling will be addressed using real or simulated examples. Prerequisites and co-requisities ( MBG111 ) Course Coordinator None Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. EMEL BAŞAK GENCER AKÇOK emelbasak.gencerakcok@agu.edu.tr Assistants None Work Placement(s) No Recommended or Required Reading Resources Molecular Biology of the Cell, Alberts, B; Johnson, A; Lewis, J; Raff, M; Roberts, K; Walter, P. Garland Science, 6th edition Essential Cell Biology, Alberts, B; Bray, D; Hopkin, K; Johnson, AD; Lewis, J, Raff, M; Roberts, K; Walter, P; 4th edition Documents Canvas Assignments Canvas Exams Sınıf içi Course Category Science %100

 
 
 
 
  
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