Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Course Code: BYL445
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 comprehend concept of Bioinformatics and practice its applications

Course Content

Introduction to Bioengineering, the state of Bioengineering in Turkey and in the World, studies in this field, research objects, industrial applications, university-industry cooperation, product development and patent processes.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Able to understand the concept of Bioinformatics
2.Able to learn the Genetic databases
3.Able to perform data analyses using databases
4.Able to record own data to the databases
5.Able to compare own data with those stored in the databases
6.Able to analyze databases of the whole genome projects
7.Able to analyze structures of Protein, DNA ve RNA
Recommended or Required Reading
1.- Lecture notes
2.- Introduction to Bioinformatics, ISBN: 0-19-925196-7
3.- Bioinformatics for Dummies, ISBN: 0-470-08985-7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 2 - Theoretical
Analysis of protein sequences
Week 3 - Theoretical
Analyses of DNA and RNA sequences
Week 4 - Theoretical
Working whole genome
Week 5 - Theoretical
Access to protein and DNA sequences
Week 6 - Theoretical
Comparing protein and DNA sequences using BLAST
Week 7 - Theoretical
Reading genes and genomes
Week 8 - Theoretical
Use of databases
Week 9 - Theoretical
Secondary structure of proteins
Week 10 - Theoretical
3D structure of proteins and families
Week 11 - Theoretical
Phylogenetic analyses
Week 12 - Theoretical
Gene expression analysis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Understanding genes using mathematical tools (CompuGen)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Human Genome project
Week 15 - Theoretical
Genetic linkage analysis
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination116218
Final Examination120222
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)96
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
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
OÇ-6
4
4
OÇ-7
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026