Erciyes University - Info Package

Course unit title	Level of course unit	Course unit code	Type of course unit	Semester of course unit	Local credit	ECTS credit	Syllabus
MOLECULAR GENETICS AND APPLICATIONS	First cycle	VZT 660		1	4.00	4.00	Print

Description of course unit

Prerequisites and course requisities	None
Language of instruction	Turkish
Coordinator	Assistant Dr. Korhan Arslan
Lecturer(s)	Assistant Dr. Korhan ARSLAN
Teaching assitant(s)	Associated Prof. Dr. Bilal AKYÜZ
Mode of delivery	Theoretically
Course objective	In this course, molecular genetics and aplication areas are given theoretically.
Course description	Theoretical knowledge-based learning methods will be applied.

Course contents

1	Basic genetic concepts
2	Structure and function of DNA and RNA
3	DNA isolation
4	RNA isolation
5	PCR and Jel electroforez technique
6	PCR types ( Multiplex PCR, Tochdown PCR, Long PCR)
7	RFLP technique
8	Real time PCR technique
9	DNA sequencing
10	Moleculer techniques that use DNA damage
11	Hybridization-based molecular techniques
12	Recombinant DNA technologies
13	Benefits of moleculer Technology
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Learning outcomes of the course unit

1	Have knowledge about basic genetic concepts.
2	Have knowledge about DNA and RNA structure and function.
3	Have knowledge about DNA isolation.
4	Have knowledge about RNA isolation.
5	PCR and gel have information about Eektroforez Method.
6	PCR types (Multiplex PCR Long PCR, Touch down PCR), will have information about the RFLP.
7	Have information about Realtime PCR technology.
8	Have knowledge about DNA sequencing method.
9	DNA damage have knowledge about the molecular methods used to determine.
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*Contribution level of the course unit to the key learning outcomes

1	Have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in their field.
2	Apply the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that they have acquired in their field according to regulations put forward by the national and international aviation authorities and/or instructions.
3	Use Turkish and English fluently both in writing and speaking.
4	Identify, define, formulate and solve the basic problems related with the field.
5	Select and utilize technical equipments for applications of aircraft maintenance in their field.
6	Work independently on problems in their field.
7	Work effectively and take responsibility in multi-disciplinary teams.
8	Communicate effectively with individuals and institutions in their field.
9	Access knowledge by conducting literature review.
10	Read, understand, and prepare documents related with the field.
11	Follow all of the technical and administrative documents related to their field and keep an up-to-date record of them.
12	Have an awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities.
13	Have an awareness of the legal results of the practices at the workplace, the health of the workers, environment and occupational safety, and maintenance practices in the field of aviation.
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Number of stars refer to level of contribution from 1 (the least) to 5 (the most)

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and ECTS work load

	Quantity	Time (hour)	Quantity*Time (hour)
Lectures (face to face teaching)	14	1	14
Study hours out of classroom (study before and after the class)	10	3	30
Homework	5	3	15
Presentation / seminar	0	0	0
Quiz	1	2	2
Preparation for midterm exams	2	5	10
Midterm exams	1	2	2
Project (term paper)	1	1	1
Laboratuar	5	2	10
Field study	8	2	16
Preparation for final exam	2	2	4
Final exam	1	2	2
Research	0	0	0
Total work load			106
ECTS			4.00

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation during semester	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm exam	0	40
Quiz	0	0
Homework	0	0
Semester total		40
Contribution ratio of evaluation during semester to success		40
Contribution ratio of final exam to success		60
General total		100

Recommended and required reading

Textbook	1- J. Darnell, H.Lodish, D.Baltimore (1990): Molecular Cell Biology (2nd Edition), Scientific American Books, New York 2-Gelissen G. Production of Recombinant Proteins. Wiley Interscience. 2005 3- Van Buskirk R., Liyanage U. K. An Electronic Companion to Molecular Cell Biology, Cogito Learning Media Inc. 1997
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