Information Package / Course Catalogue
Molecular Biology
Course Code: BB203
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

To acquire knowledge about molecular biology of the second grade students at the Faculty of Agriculture

Course Content

To give information about cell, organs, synthesis of DNA, RNA, and protein, gene transfer, and molecular techniques

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Zeynel DALKILIÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend molecular biology
2.To be able to comprehend the structure and function of nucleic acids and proteins in molecular biology
3.To be able to comprehend analysis techniques of nucleic acids and proteins used in molecular biology
4.To be able to learn protein structure and functions in molecular biology
5.To be able to learn nucleic acid analysis techniques used in molecular biology
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, biomolecules and the cell
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nucleic acids
Week 3 - Theoretical
DNA replication and repair
Week 4 - Theoretical
Gene and genome structure
Week 5 - Theoretical
Gene expression: transcription
Week 6 - Theoretical
Protein synthesis and dissociation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Enzymes (Midterm exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mutations and mutagenesis
Week 9 - Theoretical
Structure and function of plasma membrane
Week 10 - Theoretical
Structure and function of plasma membrane
Week 11 - Theoretical
Cell signalling mechanisms
Week 12 - Theoretical
Apoptosis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Recombinant DNA technology
Week 14 - Theoretical
Molecular biology techniques I: nucleic acid analyses
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination116117
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026