Information Package / Course Catalogue
Epigenetics
Course Code: TIB621
Course Type: Area Elective
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

Course Content

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to epigenetic control
Week 2 - Theoretical
Chromosom organization and function I
Week 3 - Theoretical
Chromosom organization and function II
Week 4 - Theoretical
DNA methylation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Histones and chromatin structure
Week 6 - Theoretical
Covalent histone modifications I
Week 7 - Theoretical
Covalent histone modifications II
Week 8 - Theoretical
Non coding RNAs (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
3D structure of nucleus and function
Week 10 - Theoretical
Epigenetic reprogramming
Week 11 - Theoretical
genomic imprinting
Week 12 - Theoretical
Inactivation of X
Week 13 - Theoretical
Presentation and discussion
Week 14 - Theoretical
Presentation and discussion
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory135291
Assignment1101
Midterm Examination1123
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)99
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
2
1
3
3
OÇ-2
5
2
1
3
3
OÇ-3
4
1
1
3
4
OÇ-4
2
4
2
3
5
OÇ-5
2
5
3
2
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026