Basic Information

Course Code:

TLT 114

Course Name:

Medical Biology and Genetics

Language of Instruction:

Turkish

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Pre Bachelor

ECTS:

5.00

Instructor:

Prof. Dr. Duran CANATAN

Course Objectives

It is aimed that students have knowledge about the structure and function of the cell, substance transport in the cell, mendelian genetics, general genetics, molecular genetics and human genetics.

Course Content

Introduction to biology, The beginning of life, Physical structure of the cell, Cell stimulation systems, Chemical structure of the cell, General properties of the cell and organelles, Cell division, Structure of genetic material, Methods of examining genetic factors, Mendelian genetics and cytogenetics, Chromosomal abnormalities, Genetic diseases and genetic counseling, Chromosome analysis and gene therapy.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

None

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Sağlık Personelleri İçin Tıbbi Biyoloji ve Genetik, Gülşen Güçlü, Sevda Hastaoğlu Örgen Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Tıbbi Biyoloji ve Genetik, Ebru Temiz, 2021, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	Comprehend the definition of biology and the beginning of life
LO2	Explain the structure, function and organization of the cell
LO3	It learns how cells communicate with each other
LO4	Comprehend the structure of genetic material, heredity and Mendelian genetics
LO5	Learns chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases, gene therapy

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Introduction to biology
2	The beginning of vitality
3	Physical structure of the cell
4	Cell signaling systems
5	Chemical structure of the cell
6	General characteristics of the cell and organelles
7	Cell division
8	Midterm Exam
9	Structure of genetic material
10	Methods of examining genetic factors
11	Mendelian genetics and cytogenetics
12	Chromosomal abnormalities
13	Genetic diseases and genetic counseling
14	Chromosome analysis and gene therapy

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	14	3.00	42.00
Pre-Class Individual Study	14	2.00	28.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	7	2.00	14.00
Final Exam/Preparation	14	3.00	42.00
Other	14	2.00	28.00
Total Workload (Hours)			154
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			5

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Midterm Exam	%40
2	Final Exam	%60
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11
PO-12
PO-13
PO-14
PO-15

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Controversial Course	Listening and comprehension, critical thinking	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating or attemoted cheating, plagiarism, presenting false information or citations, faciliating dishonest acts by others, obtaining exams without permission, using previously completed work without informing the instructor and altering the academic work of other students. Any violation of academic integrity is a serious academic offense and will result in consequences under the University's disciplinary rules.