Information Package / Course Catalogue
Applied Molecular Genetics
Course Code: TBY208
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 1
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The lecture studied science of genetics at the molecular level provides the basic knowledge and skills .

Course Content

Introduction to molecular genetics Nucleic acid metabolism Structure and replication of DNA DNA repair mechanisms and enzymes Genes and mutations RNA Transcription and Translation mechanisms Regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes Regulation of gene expression in eukaryotes Genetic recombination The creation and analysis of DNA clones Chromosome analysis Molecular markers

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Zühal GÜNDÜZ
Learning Outcomes
1.To gain theoretical and practical knowledge abou Molecular Genetics to the students.
2.Gaining the ability to use the solution of problems faced by the molecular genetic information
3.Have knowledge about cell and cell organization
4.Have knowledge about DNA replication
5.Have information about gene expression
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Moleküler Genetiğin Esasları. H. Ümit Lüleyap, Adana Nobel Kitabevi
2.GENETİCS (A Molecular Approach), Peter J. RUSSELL
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Nucleus and Genetic Material
Week 1 - Laboratory
DNA isolation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Chromatin structure and Chromosomes
Week 2 - Laboratory
DNA isolation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Central Dogma
Week 3 - Laboratory
DNA Quality and Quantity determination
Week 4 - Theoretical
Mutation Types, Mutation Occurrence Mechanisms
Week 4 - Laboratory
DNA Quality and Quantity determination
Week 5 - Theoretical
Mutation Analysis Methods
Week 5 - Laboratory
PCR Optimisation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Gene and Genome Structure and Analysis
Week 6 - Laboratory
PCR Optimisation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Genomics and Proteomics
Week 7 - Laboratory
Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cell Cycle and Control
Week 8 - Laboratory
Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
Week 9 - Theoretical
Programmed Cell Death
Week 9 - Laboratory
RFLP
Week 10 - Theoretical
Immunogenetics and Immunity
Week 10 - Laboratory
RFLP
Week 11 - Theoretical
Stem cells
Week 11 - Laboratory
Capillary Electrophoresis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Gene and Environment Interaction
Week 12 - Laboratory
Capillary Electrophoresis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Pharmacogenomics
Week 13 - Laboratory
Microarray
Week 14 - Theoretical
Cell aging and genetics
Week 14 - Laboratory
Microarray
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice141128
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
4
4
5
5
4
2
5
4
3
5
OÇ-2
4
4
5
4
3
5
3
4
3
2
3
OÇ-3
3
5
3
3
4
4
3
3
5
3
3
OÇ-4
5
3
4
4
4
3
2
5
4
2
2
OÇ-5
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026