Information Package / Course Catalogue
Structures and Features of Nucleic Acids
Course Code: VBY610
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Structure of nucleic acids and their biological function, replication, transcription, Types of DNA and RNA, To give knowledge about the mechanism of DNA repair and to gain the ability to use this information.

Course Content

Structure of nukleik acids and their biological function, replication, transcription, Types of DNA and RNA, mechanism of DNA repair

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Funda KIRAL
Learning Outcomes
1.Nükleik asitler hakkında bilgi sahibi olmak
2.Learn types of DNA and RNA
3.To give of DNA and RNA metabolism
4.To be informed about DNA repair mechanisms
5.To gain the ability to use information
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Biyokimya Güneş Tıp Kitapevi
2.Biyokimya Leninger
3.Biyokimya Lipinkot
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Nucleic acids and their biological roles
Week 2 - Theoretical
DNA structure and its importance
Week 3 - Theoretical
DNA metabolism
Week 4 - Theoretical
The structure of RNA
Week 5 - Theoretical
RNA metabolism
Week 6 - Theoretical
gene expression
Week 7 - Theoretical
Types of DNA and RNA
Week 8 - Theoretical
Replication
Week 9 - Theoretical
Transcription
Week 10 - Theoretical
Translation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Midterm exam
Week 12 - Theoretical
Recombination of DNA
Week 13 - Theoretical
DNA repair mechanizm
Week 14 - Theoretical
Homework presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Quiz2%10
Assignment2%10
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment26216
Reading24212
Quiz25112
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-5
PÇ-6
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PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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PÇ-13
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OÇ-1
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
OÇ-2
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
OÇ-3
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
OÇ-4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
OÇ-5
5
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026