Information Package / Course Catalogue
Gene Cloning and Dna Analysis
Course Code: BİO529
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

Understanding the details of gene cloning and DNA analysis, examining the applications in biotechnology

Course Content

Vectors using in gene clonning, examining the expression and the function of a gene, using gene cloning and DNA analysis in medicine, agriculture, forensic science and archeology.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend the importance of gene cloning and DNA analysis
2.To be able to learn the vectors used in gene cloning
3.To be able to understand how the clone including a specified gene is obtained
4.To be able to understand the details of polymerase chain reaction
5.To be able to comprehend how recombinant DNA techniques are used in agriculture
6.To be able to understand why gene cloning is used in forensic science and archeology
7.To be able to learn how the criminals are detected using different techniques and comprehend the determination of relative individuals by DNA profiling
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis, Nobel Publishing, ISBN: 978-605-395-234-3
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is the importance of gene cloning and DNA analysis
Week 2 - Theoretical
Vectors for gene cloning
Week 3 - Theoretical
DNA purification from living cells
Week 4 - Theoretical
Manipulation of purified DNA
Week 5 - Theoretical
İntroduction of DNA to living cells
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cloning vectors for eukaryotes
Week 7 - Theoretical
How is the clone including a specified gene obtained
Week 8 - Theoretical
Polimerase chain reaction
Week 9 - Theoretical
Examinaton of the structure of a gene
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examination of gene expression
Week 11 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term Exam
Week 12 - Theoretical
Studying of genomes
Week 13 - Theoretical
Protein production from clonned genes
Week 14 - Theoretical
Gene cloning and DNA analysis in medicine
Week 15 - Theoretical
Gene cloning and DNA analysis in agriculture
Week 16 - Theoretical
Gene cloning and DNA analysis in forensic science
Week 17 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1543105
Assignment82124
Midterm Examination110313
Final Examination110313
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)155
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
OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
4
4
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
5
OÇ-6
5
OÇ-7
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026