Information Package / Course Catalogue
Molecular Biology of the Cell- I
Course Code: BYF522
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The purpose of the course is to be able to tell about the basic genetic mechanisms in the cell

Course Content

Basic genetic mechanisms, RNA and protein synthesis, DNA replication, recombinant DNA technology, the cell nucleus and its properties, control of gene expression.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Mahmut Alp KILIÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.To gain knowledge on the structure and properties of the cell
2.To gain knowledge on the organelles of the cell, their structures and functions
3.To comprehend the functional systems in the cell
4.To be able to tell the basic genetic mechanisms in the cell
5.To be able to explain the synthesis of RNA and proteins, DNA replication and the control of gene expression
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Medical Physiology (Guyton & Hall)
2.Molecular Biology of the Cell, Alberts, Roberts, Lewis, Raff, Tüba Yayınları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The structure and properties of the cell
Week 2 - Theoretical
The organnels of the cell and their structures
Week 3 - Theoretical
Functions of cell organnels
Week 4 - Theoretical
Functional systems in the cell
Week 5 - Theoretical
Movement of the cells
Week 6 - Theoretical
Genes found in nucleus of the cell
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
The transfer of the codes of DNA to RNA
Week 9 - Theoretical
Types of RNA and their functions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Types of RNA and their functions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Gene expression
Week 12 - Theoretical
The control of gene expression
Week 13 - Theoretical
The control of gene expression
Week 14 - Theoretical
Protien synthesis
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory131239
Assignment3219
Reading71114
Midterm Examination1628
Final Examination18210
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026