Information Package / Course Catalogue
Gene Technology
Course Code: KMY442
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To be informed about gene technology applications.

Course Content

Acquiring basic theoretical knowledge for genetic analyzes that can be applied in genetics, biochemistry, medical analysis and environmental laboratories.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Murat UYGUN
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns the theoretical basis of gene analysis.
2.Understands the concepts of nucleic acid and gene.
3.Understands the theoretical knowledge of current DNA techniques such as recombinant DNA technology and PCR method.
4.Learns cloning strategies.
5.Understands the economic dimensions of gene technology and biotechnology.
6.Gains basic information about gene technology.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture Notes (Prof. Dr. A: Alev Karagözler; .Doç. Dr. Deniz Aktaş Uygun)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction and basic terminology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Chemical structure and functions of nucleic acids
Week 3 - Theoretical
Three dimensional structures of nucleic acids
Week 4 - Theoretical
DNA replication and repair
Week 5 - Theoretical
Structure of genes and genome
Week 6 - Theoretical
Transcription and protein synthesis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cloning strategies
Week 8 - Theoretical
Expression and purification of cloned proteins (Midterm Examination)
Week 9 - Theoretical
PCR technology
Week 10 - Theoretical
Fast DNA sequencing methods
Week 11 - Theoretical
Transgenic, gene knock-down and knock-out technologies
Week 12 - Theoretical
Functional genomics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Latest applications in gene technology
Week 14 - Theoretical
Economical aspects of gene technology and biotechnology
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading211021
Midterm Examination116117
Final Examination132133
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)99
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
3
4
4
3
4
OÇ-2
5
3
4
4
3
4
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
4
5
5
4
OÇ-6
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026