Information Package / Course Catalogue
Current Issues in Molecular Genetics
Course Code: MBTK542
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: 8
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to acquire theoretical knowledge about current developments in molecular genetics.

Course Content

The course will be followed by the current literature.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learning miRNA and lnc RNAs and their use in genetics
2.Learning Cell Free DNA and its usage in genetics
3.Learning Generation of New Genome Techniques: ZFN, TALEN, CRISPR
4.Learning of Next Generation Sequencing Applications
5.Learning of aptamer and transgenic technologies
Recommended or Required Reading
1.The course will be followed by the current literature.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
miRNA and long non-coding RNAs and their use in genetics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cell free DNA and their use in genetics
Week 3 - Theoretical
New Generation Genome Editing Techniques: ZFNs, TALENs, CRISPRs
Week 4 - Theoretical
Next Generation Sequencing Applications
Week 5 - Theoretical
Technology of aptamer (Quiz)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Transgenic Technology
Week 7 - Theoretical
The course will be followed by the current literature.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Topic Repetition (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
The course will be followed by the current literature.
Week 10 - Theoretical
The course will be followed by the current literature.
Week 11 - Theoretical
The course will be followed by the current literature. (Quiz)
Week 12 - Theoretical
The course will be followed by the current literature.
Week 13 - Theoretical
The course will be followed by the current literature.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Student presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Quiz4%10
Midterm Examination1%10
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1483154
Quiz24110
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)194
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026