Türkçe | English
FACULTY of SCIENCE / DEPARTMENT of MOLECULAR BIOLOGY and GENETICS

Course Catalog
http://www.ktu.edu.tr/molekulerb
Phone: +90 0462 3773686
FENF
FACULTY of SCIENCE / DEPARTMENT of MOLECULAR BIOLOGY and GENETICS /
Katalog Ana Sayfa
  Katalog Ana Sayfa  KTÜ Ana Sayfa   Katalog Ana Sayfa
 
 

MBG2003Cell Biology Laboratory0+0+2ECTS:3
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MOLECULAR BIOLOGY and GENETICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of laboratory per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Kadriye İNAN BEKTAŞ
Co-LecturerNo
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim of this course is to give basic concepts regarding the structure, functions and physiology of the cell and to ensure an understanding of these concepts and subjects.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : They will have detailed knowledge of the various properties of the cells4,71,4,
LO - 2 : They will have experience in cell biology laboratory techniques.4,71,4,
LO - 3 : They will take part in discussions with their friends on cell biology laboratory experiences.4,71,4,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Cell biology laboratory environments and rules; Use of the microscope and cell diversity, Microscopic measurement units and measurement under the microscope; Preparation of pH and biological buffers; Genomic and Plasmid DNA isolation and analysis, Protein isolation and analysis, TLC
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Cell biology laboratory conditions and rules
 Week 2Microscopic use and cell diversity
 Week 3Microscopic measurement units and measurement at microscope
 Week 4pH and preparation of biological buffers
 Week 5Isolation of nucleic acids
 Week 6Analysis of nucleic acids
 Week 7Isolation of protein
 Week 8Analysis of protein
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Cell culture technique;
 Week 11Enzymes and enzyme activity
 Week 12Homework delivery
 Week 13Cell division and chromosome morphology
 Week 14Substance transport to cells
 Week 15TLC
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Heidcamp, W. H. 1995. Cell Biology Laboratory Manual. Saint Peter, Minnesota, USA
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 1 40
Homework/Assignment/Term-paper 12 2 10
End-of-term exam 16 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 6 12
Arasınav için hazırlık 2 8 16
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 2 14 28
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load86