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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4MBG208MOLECULAR BIOLOGY3+4+05713.05.2025

 
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 1- Introduce the major processes in the central dogma of molecular biology
2- Help students to develop the knowledge and skills to understand molecular biology
3- Teach basic molecular biology experiments to pursue further studies in the molecular biology.
4- Read and interpret scientific papers that utilize molecular biology technologies
Course Content The aim of this course is to introduce the major processes in the central dogma of molecular biology and help students to develop the knowledge and practical skills to pursue further studies in the molecular biology. In laboratory hours, the students will design and conduct and report basic molecular biology experiments.
Course Methods and Techniques Various forms of interaction (i.e. pair work and group work) will also be encouraged to cater for learners with different learning styles. Additionally, individuals will be expected to produce written homework assignments in addition to the reading tasks, which will encourage them to reflect and think critically.
This course offers student-centered learning, so students must join actively in class discussions. By actively participating in the class discussions, they can sharpen their insights, and those of their classmates.
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( MBG111 )
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Sibel Sarı Türk sibel.sari@agu.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources 1. Molecular Biology of the Gene, Watson, Baker, Bell, Gann, Levine, Losick (2013) Pearson 2. Andreas Hofmann, Samuel Clokie-Wilson and Walker's Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-Cambridge University Press (2018) 3. Scientific research and review articles
Course Notes 1. Molecular Biology of the Gene, Watson, Baker, Bell, Gann, Levine, Losick (2013) Pearson
2. Andreas Hofmann, Samuel Clokie-Wilson and Walker's Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-Cambridge University Press (2018)
3. Scientific research and review articles
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Course Category
Science %70
Health %30

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
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 1 % 10
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 1 % 20
Laboratuar 14 % 40
Final examination 1 % 30
Total
17
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Araştırma Ödevi 1 14 14
Tartışma 1 14 14
Yazılı Sınav 1 3 3
Deney 3 14 42
Ev Ödevi 1 12 12
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 1 14 14
Okuma 2 14 28
Kişisel Çalışma 2 14 28
Senkron Ders 3 14 42
Derse Devam 1 14 14
Final Sınavı 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7 214

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Describe the processes in the central dogma.
2 Moleküler biyolojide kullanılan geniş bir yelpazedeki deneysel teknikleri ve bu tekniklerin moleküler biyolojiyi anlamamızı nasıl geliştirdiğini öğrenebilir
3 Read and interpret scientific papers that utilize molecular biology technology
4 Conduct molecular biology experiments
5 Analyze experimental results and write laboratory reports

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Molecular Biology-Syllabus readings
2 Nucleic Acids and Central Dogma Molecular Biology of the Gene-Chapter 2
3 Genome Structure Molecular Biology of the Gene-Chapter 8
4 Chromatin and Nucleosomes Molecular Biology of the Gene-Chapter 8
5 DNA replication I (Molecular Biology of the Gene-Chapter 9)
6 DNA replication II (Molecular Biology of the Gene-Chapter 9)
7 Replication errors and DNA damage (Molecular Biology of the Gene-Chapter 10)
8 Midterm
9 DNA repair mechanisms (Molecular Biology of the Gene-Chapter 10)
10 Recombination at the molecular level (Molecular Biology of the Gene-Chapter 11)
11 Transcription I (Molecular Biology of the Gene-Chapter 13)
12 Transcriptıon II (Molecular Biology of the Gene-Chapter 13)
13 RNA splicing (Molecular Biology of the Gene-Chapter 14)
14 Translation (Molecular Biology of the Gene-Chapter 15)
15 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 3 4 1 2 1 1
C2 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 4 3 4
C3 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3
C4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 5
C5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4

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

  
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