COURSE UNIT TITLE

: HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MOT 6039 HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9

Offered By

Molecular Medicine

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR AYFER ÜLGENALP

Offered to

Molecular Medicine

Course Objective

Learning of basic medical genetic knowledges, discussions for molecular genetic applications about diagnosis of inherited diseases

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Learning of basic medical genetic knowledge
2   Diagnosis of inherited diseases
3   Applications and methods for inherited disease s diagnosis
4   Discussion of molecular genetic approaches
5   Learning applications during discussion of molecular genetic approaches

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to Medical Genetics, Basic Medical Genetic and Gene structures, Human Genome Structure and Organisation, Genetic reagulations and gene expression, Chromosomes, BAsic mechanisms of chromosomal abnormalities and clinical examples, Examples about Human Genome stability and instability,
2 Clinical examples about genetic and epigenetic mechanisms, Diagnostic methods of inherited diseases, Genetic variations and analysis methods, Extra nuclear inheritence and exapmles, Discussion/Article
3 Presentations from the students, Article, General Discussion

Recomended or Required Reading

Main textbook:
1. Molecular Biology of the Cell; Garland Science
2. From Genes to Genom, Concepts and Applications of DNA Technology, Jeremy W. Dale,M. Schantz
3. Genes IX (9th edition);Benjamin Lewin
4. Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine, Sixth Edition
Supplementary textbooks:
Genetik Kavramlar(8.baskıdan Çeviri),Palme Yayıncılık

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course will be run in an integrated way-winding theory with case discussion and laboratory practicals. The methods of learning will be interactive.

Assessment Methods

Successful / Unsuccessful

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

The student is expected to read the resources before coming to class. In addition, he/she is expected to contribute actively to discussion, group-work and practicals. Attending in at least 70 percent of lectures and in at least 80 percent of practicals are mandatory. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof.Dr.Ayfer Ülgenalp
Phone: 412 3666

Office Hours

Mondays 12.30-13.30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 45 1 45
Preparation before/after weekly lectures 45 2 90
Preparation for Final Exam 1 30 30
Preparation for Quiz etc. 1 20 20
Preparing Individual Assignments 1 17 17
Preparing Presentations 1 20 20
Final 1 2 2
Mid-term 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 225

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14
LO.154335525343334
LO.254555525435555
LO.355555535544555
LO.455444544553444
LO.553555535533445

CONTACT INFORMATION
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Cumhuriyet Bulvarı No: 144 35210 Alsancak / İZMİR
Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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