Information Package / Course Catalogue
Genomes
Course Code: MBTK621
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: English
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 train the students to understand genome structure and functions, gene regulation and some basic molecular genetic techniques that have common usage in molecular genetic studies

Course Content

This course includes complete knowledge on the nature, structure, molecular forms, location, organization, packaging, recombination, damage, transposition, repair, protection of genetic material

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to understand principles of molecular genetics
2.To be able to understand basics of molecular genetics principles
3.To be able to recognize gene expression
4.To be able to understand Genome, transcriptome and proteom concepts
5.To be able to understand mutations
6.To be able to understand organelle and virus genome organizations
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Genomlar (TA Brown)
2.Lewin’s Genes XII (Jocelyn E. Krebs, Elliott S. Goldstein, Stephen T. Kilpatrick)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Genomes, Transcriptomes and Proteoms
Week 2 - Theoretical
Working with DNA
Week 3 - Theoretical
Genome mapping
Week 4 - Theoretical
Genome sequencing
Week 5 - Theoretical
Eukaryotic nuclear genome
Week 6 - Theoretical
Prokaryotic genomes and eukaryotic organelle genomes
Week 7 - Theoretical
Virus genomes
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mobile genetic elements (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
How genomes function?
Week 10 - Theoretical
RNA synthesis and processing
Week 11 - Theoretical
Regulation of genome activity
Week 12 - Theoretical
Replication of genome
Week 13 - Theoretical
Mutation and DNA repair
Week 14 - Theoretical
Recombination
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz2%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1473140
Assignment120121
Quiz2408
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)199
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026