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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS MBG 6119 HUMAN GENETICS AND GENOMICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12

Offered By

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR YAVUZ OKTAY

Offered to

Molecular Biology and Genetics Biomedicine and Health Technologies

Course Objective

To give a robust understanding of the molecular genetic basis of human diseases and explain the state of the art.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   to explain the molecular basis of heredity 2   to describe the structural and functional organization of the human genome 3   to discuss the processes that play role in regulation of gene expression 4   to recognise the genetic differences between individuals of a population, as well as among different populations 5   to compare and contrast the contemporary methods used in genetic testing 6   to discuss the principles and methods of personalized medicine approaches 7   to present research findings in an effective way

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Genes in Pedigrees and Populations 2 Model Organisms, Comparative Genomics and Evolution 3 Human Gene Expression 4 Amplifying DNA: Cell-based DNA Cloning and PCR 5 Nucleic Acid Hybridization: Principles and Applications 6 Analyzing the Structure and Expression of Genes and Genomes 7 Studying Gene Function in the Post-Genome Era 8 MIDTERM 9 Human Genetic Variability and its Consequences 10 Genetic Mapping of Mendelian Characters 11 Mapping Genes Conferring Susceptibility to Complex Disease 12 Identifying Human Disease Genes and Susceptibility Factors 13 Genetic Testing of Individuals 14 Pharmacogenetics, Personalized Medicine, and Population Screening 15 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s)/References/Materials: Textbook(s): Human Molecular Genetics, Fourth Edition by Tom Strachan, Andrew Read. Garland Science, 2010 ISBN: 9780815341499 Supplementary Book(s): New Clinical Genetics, Second Edition, by Andrew Read and Dian Donnai, Scion Publishing Ltd., 2010 ISBN-13: 978-1904842804 References: Materials:

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Theoretical lectures with PowerPoint presentation and assignment presentations by students

Assessment Methods

Successful / Unsuccessful *** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

yavuz.oktay@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 14 3 42 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 6 84 Preparation for midterm exam 1 30 30 Preparation for final exam 1 37 37 Preparing assignments 12 5 60 Preparing presentations 2 20 40 Final 1 3 3 Midterm 1 4 4 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 300

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 LO.1 4 LO.2 3 LO.3 4 LO.4 3 LO.5 3 LO.6 3 LO.7 4