Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biobanks
Course Code: BYL451
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

This course aims to provide a concise introduction to genetic material, bioinformatics, and gene analysis; to define biobanks and their various types; and to deliver comprehensive knowledge on biobanks, associated ethical practices, and biobank applications both in Türkiye and globally.

Course Content

By the end of this course, students will be able to define concepts of genetic material and bioinformatics, explain gene analysis techniques, list types and functions of biobanks, recognize ethical practices related to biobanks, and gain knowledge about biobank applications in Türkiye and worldwide.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Tülay ÇELİK
Learning Outcomes
1.Define the concepts of genetic analyses and bioinformatics and explain their historical development.
2.Describe the definition, types, and stages of biobanking.
3.Compare biobanking systems in Türkiye and worldwide, and explain current applications of biobanks.
4.Differentiate the characteristics of commercial, population-based, and disease-focused biobanks.
5.Identify the functions of DNA, cell, tissue, plant, animal, and microorganism biobanks.
6.Identify the functions of DNA, cell, tissue, plant, animal, and microorganism biobanks.
7.Demonstrate knowledge of privacy, data security, and ethical regulations in biobanking.
8.Evaluate the ethical aspects of genetic analyses conducted for biobanking purposes.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Özbaş Gerçeker; F., Oğuzkan Balcı, S., Pehlivan , S. 2008. Biyobankalar ve Biyobankalamada Etik Konular. Gaziantep Tıp Dergisi, 35-40.
2.Özgüç, M., Yüzbaşıoğlu, A. Biyobankalar ve Etik. 2009. İKU: 29(22). 12- 16.
3.Liaño, F., Torres, AM. 2009. Biobanks: a new tool for clinical research. Nefrología ;29(3):193-195.
4.Doménech García, N., Cal Purrinos, N. 2014. Biobanks and their importance in the clinical and scientific fields related to Spanish biomedical research. Reumatol Clin.:10(5):304–308.
5.Mascalzoni, D (Editor). 2015. Ethics, Law and Governance of Biobanking: National, European and International Approaches.Vol(14). Springer Publication. ISBN 978-94-017-9572-2
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Biobanks: definition and history
Week 2 - Theoretical
Bioinformatics definition and history
Week 3 - Theoretical
Genetic analyses and fundamental concepts used in gene analysis
Week 4 - Theoretical
Current applications of biobanks
Week 5 - Theoretical
Types of biobanks and stages of biobanking
Week 6 - Theoretical
Biobanking systems in Türkiye and worldwide
Week 7 - Theoretical
Commercial biobanks and population-based biobanks
Week 8 - Theoretical
Disease-focused biobanks (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
DNA, Cell, and Tissue Banks
Week 10 - Theoretical
Plant, animal, and microorganism biobanks
Week 11 - Theoretical
Forensic biobanks
Week 12 - Theoretical
Privacy and data security in biobanks
Week 13 - Theoretical
Necessary ethical regulations in the field of biobanking
Week 14 - Theoretical
Genetic analyses for biobanking purposes and ethics
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Individual Work50210
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026