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| Unit | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| NUTRITION AND DIETETICS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | BDZ110 |
| Name | Medical Biology And Genetics |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Eda ADAL KARAKAYA |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To learn the general structure, molecular and genetic properties of a living organism, to understand the cell and its functions, to learn the metabolic reactions in the cell, to understand the basic principles of inheritance, to have knowledge about basic genetic and molecular genetic principles.
Course Content
General characteristics of living things, biomolecules, cell structure and functions, cellular energy and metabolism, structure of genetic material, proliferation and protein synthesis, basic principles of inheritance, cell cycle and cell division, mutations, DNA technologies, aging biology, genetic diseases, cancer molecular biology
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
Lehninger - Biyokimyanın İlkeleri, 2016. David L. Nelson , Michael M. Cox (ISBN: 9799758982188), Molecular Cell Biology, Lodish, 2016, The Cell: A molecular Approach, 6th Edition. Geoffrey M. Cooper, Robert E. Hausman, 2013.
Notes
Lecture notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To be able to define the cell and general properties |
| LO02 | To be able to explain the forms and stages of cell division |
| LO03 | To learn the principles of transport of molecules in the cell membrane and explain the transmission of the warning |
| LO04 | Learn the life cycle and control points of the cell |
| LO05 | Understand the metabolic events that take place in the cell |
| LO06 | To learn about the basic principles of genetics and genes |
| LO07 | To be able to define chromosome structure and mutation types |
| LO08 | To learn the DNA Technologies |
| LO09 | To learn about genetic diseases and cancer |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Belirsiz | Effectively uses the basic and social sciences knowledge required by the dietetic profession in professional practice. | |
| PLO02 | Belirsiz | Adopts the principles of protecting and improving individual and community health and acts in accordance with these principles throughout his/her professional life. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Belirsiz | Applies the professional knowledge acquired to increase the health level of society and improve the quality of life. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Belirsiz | Follows current developments in the field of nutrition and dietetics and integrates them into professional practice. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Belirsiz | Uses information technologies effectively to access accurate and reliable information in his/her field. | |
| PLO06 | Belirsiz | By adopting a lifelong learning approach, he/she ensures continuous professional development | 4 |
| PLO07 | Belirsiz | Knows his/her duties, rights and responsibilities within the legal framework and acts in accordance with the principles of professional ethics. | |
| PLO08 | Belirsiz | Uses the professional knowledge and skills acquired at national and international levels in accordance with the basic values and cultural differences of society. | |
| PLO09 | Belirsiz | Knows nutrition and dietetics terminology in English and contributes to professional development by accessing international literature. | |
| PLO10 | Belirsiz | Designs and conducts scientific research, projects and experiments related to his/her field. | |
| PLO11 | Belirsiz | Works in collaboration with different disciplines in the field of professional practice. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Belirsiz | Develops and implements individualized professional approaches appropriate to the physiological, environmental, and socio-cultural needs of healthy or sick individuals. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Biological Science, the Birth of Molecular Biology | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Biological Molecules, Enzymes | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Cellular Organization | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Transport and Signal Transduction across the Cell Membrane | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Cellular Energy and Metabolism | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Cell Cycle and Division | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Growth and Development, Aging Biology | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading-Research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Structure, Replication, and Protein Synthesis of Genetic Material | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Mutation and Repair, Control of Gene Expression | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | DNA Technology and Its Applications | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Genome Organization, DNA Sequences, and Chromosomes | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Basic Principles of Inheritance | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Hereditary Metabolic Diseases | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Cancer Molecular Biology | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams I | Reading-Research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams II | Reading-Research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 102 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,08 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||