Information Package / Course Catalogue
Cell Biology
Course Code: TBY320
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

The aim of the course is to teach the students the cell biology as it is based on molecular biology, molecular structure of cell and cell. The structure and function of the cell will be given as a whole.

Course Content

Introduction to Cell Biology, Chemical Structure of Cell, Water, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Nucleic Acids, Enzymes, DNA, Protein Synthesis, Substance Exchange, Protista, Mushrooms,

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Çiğdem YAMANER
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn the concept of integration of cell biology and molecular biology
2.To understand cell organelles by taking into account the molecular organization of cells
3.To be able to comprehend protein structure and synthesis, properties of membranes and their roles in cellular functions, role of cell skeleton and its role in cellular functions.
4.To be able to discuss the relations between cell biology and other scientific fields such as genetics and biochemistry
5.To learn prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell organisms
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Karol, S. Ayvalı, C. Suludere Z. Cell Biology, Meal Printing, ISBN 975-95520-1-9, 2000.
2.Rencüzoğulları E; cytology, Nobel yayın dağıtım ,ISBN 9786053207528, 2020.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Cell Biology
Week 2 - Theoretical
General characteristics of cells
Week 3 - Theoretical
Chemical structure of cell, inorganic substances
Week 4 - Theoretical
Karbohydrates
Week 5 - Theoretical
Proteins, enzymes and lipits
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nücleic acids and Protein Synthesis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cell surface coverage
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Cell skeleton
Week 10 - Theoretical
Mitochondria, chloroplast and peroxisome
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ribosomes and protein synthesis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cellular transport and digestion
Week 13 - Theoretical
Mechanism of cell division, Cell cycle, mitosis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Meiosis
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026