Information Package / Course Catalogue
Medical Genetics
Course Code: TIP021
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Genetic factors, mechanisms of action, gene therapy methods, differential diagnosis, prenatal diagnosis, which play a role in the etiology of genetic diseases based on omics. Preimplanter genetic diagnosis, predictive diagnosis methods will be taught in relation to diseases related to Dentistry. Genetic syndromes, congenital deformities, and their treatment and prevention methods, especially those related to the head and neck region, will be explained.

Course Content

Diagnosis, treatment and prevention methods of genetic diseases and syndromes related to dentistry will be explained.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Zehra MANAV YİĞİT
Prof. Gökay BOZKURT
Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding of DNA, RNA, Proteins, Genes, and Chromosomes
2.Understanding of inheritance patterns
3.Ability to recognize dysmorphic features seen in paranasal sinuses and the neck region
4.Learning gene therapy approaches applied in genetic diseases
5.Learning diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive approaches for genetic diseases and syndromes affecting the head and neck region.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Thompson & Thompson Medical Genetics Eighth Edition, Huntington F. Willard, Roderick R. Mcinnes, Robert L. Nussbaum. Mehmet Alikaşifoğlu (Translation Editor), Güneş Medical Bookstore, Ankara, 2019
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
DNA (Deoxyribose nucleic acid)-RNA (Ribonucleic acid)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Chromosome-Gene Structure
Week 3 - Theoretical
DNA Replication-Transcription
Week 4 - Theoretical
Translation-Mutation
Week 5 - Theoretical
DNA Repair-Stem Cell
Week 6 - Theoretical
Epigenetic Inheritance-Single Gene Inheritance (X-Linked)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Single Gene Inheritance (Autosomal)-Multifactorial Inheritance
Week 8 - Theoretical
Chromosomal Inheritance-Mitochondrial Inheritance
Week 9 - Theoretical
Atypical Inheritance Models -Population Genetics
Week 10 - Theoretical
Transgenic Organisms
Week 11 - Theoretical
Molecular Genetics-Dysmorphism, Teratogens, and Mutagens
Week 12 - Theoretical
Clinical Genetics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examination in Clinical Genetics-Head and Neck Anomalies
Week 14 - Theoretical
Genetic Counseling
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory280128
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)46
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
5
4
OÇ-2
4
3
OÇ-3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026