Information Package / Course Catalogue
Genetic Illness and Genetic Consultant
Course Code: EBE526
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: 4
Objectives of the Course

Students learn concepts of genetics, genetic diseases, prevention, diagnosis and treatment and genetic counseling

Course Content

Basic concepts of genetics, cell division, chromosomal disorders, single gene disorders, pedigree analysis, the effect of genetic disorders and genetic counseling of consanguineous marriages, gender development and anomalies, prenatal genetic diagnosis and preimplanter, multifactorial diseases, blood groups genetics, midwives' responsibilities for genetic counseling stages

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to Identify the basic genetic concepts
2.To be able to Identify common genetic diseases, to be able explain and discuss these diseases prevention, diagnosis, and treatment methods
3.to be able to comprehend the methods of treatment and care provided for individuals and families requiring Genetic counseling
4.to be able to gain responsibilities of midwives for Stages of genetic counseling
5.Identify patients and couples in the risk group for genetic diseases and provide appropriate counseling
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tıbbi Genetik, Prof.Dr. Nurettin Başaran
2.Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Cell division, gametogenesis, chromosome numbers and structures
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Introduction, reading, research of literature
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cell division, gametogenesis, chromosome numbers and structures
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Reading,research of literature, review
Week 3 - Theoretical
Cell division, gametogenesis, chromosome numbers and structures
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Reading,research of literature, review
Week 4 - Theoretical
chromosomal disordersDysmorphism, teratogens and mutagens
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Reading,research of literature, review
Week 5 - Theoretical
DNA structure and mutations
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Reading,research of literature, review
Week 6 - Theoretical
Single gene disorders
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Reading,research of literature, review
Week 7 - Theoretical
Pedigree analysisImpact of consanguineous marriages on genetic diseases and genetic counseling
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Reading,research of literature, review
Week 8 - Theoretical
Pedigree analysisImpact of consanguineous marriages on genetic diseases and genetic counseling
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Reading,research of literature, review
Week 9 - Theoretical
Gender development and anomalies
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Reading,research of literature, review
Week 10 - Theoretical
Prenatal and preimplanter genetic diagnosis
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Reading,research of literature, review
Week 11 - Theoretical
multifactorial diseases
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Reading,research of literature, review
Week 12 - Theoretical
Genetics of blood groups. ABO system, the Rh blood group system and other blood groups
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Reading,research of literature, review
Week 13 - Theoretical
the way of effect of Genetic disorders on individuals, families and society
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Reading,research of literature, review
Week 14 - Theoretical
midwives' responsibilities for Stages of genetic counseling
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Reading,research of literature, review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Midterm Examination18210
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
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
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
1
4
OÇ-2
3
5
3
4
3
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
5
2
4
4
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
5
3
2
3
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026