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GRADUATE INSTITUTE of NATURAL and APPLIED SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT of MOLECULAR BIOLOGY and GENETICS
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY and GENETICS Master Program
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GRADUATE INSTITUTE of NATURAL and APPLIED SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT of MOLECULAR BIOLOGY and GENETICS / MOLECULAR BIOLOGY and GENETICS Master Program
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MBGL7050Molecular Medicine3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseSecond Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MOLECULAR BIOLOGY and GENETICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Selcen ÇELİK UZUNER
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
Understanding the definition and content of the field of molecular medicine, understanding the grouping and epidemiology of diseases, and understanding the molecular basis of different diseases through examples of neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic diseases and infectious diseases.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : Knows the definition of the field of molecular medicine and understands its content.3,6
PO - 2 : Groups diseases and understands their epidemiology.3,6
PO - 3 : Knows examples of neurodegenerative diseases and their molecular mechanisms.3,6
PO - 4 : Knows examples of metabolic diseases and their molecular mechanisms.3,6
PO - 5 : Knows examples of infectious diseases and their molecular mechanisms.3,6
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), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Definition of the branch of molecular medicine, grouping and epidemiology of diseases, molecular basis of different diseases through examples of neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic diseases and infectious diseases.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Definition and contents of molecular medicine
 Week 2Epidemiology and classification of diseases
 Week 3Neurodegenerative diseases: Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, Multiple Sclerosis,
 Week 4Neurodegenerative diseases: Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, Multiple Sclerosis,
 Week 5Metabolic Diseases: Diabetes, Celiac, Obesity, hypercholesterolemia
 Week 6Metabolic Diseases: Diabetes, Celiac, Obesity, hypercholesterolemia
 Week 7Infectious diseases: Hepatitis, AIDS, Covid-19, influenza
 Week 8
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Infectious diseases: Hepatitis, AIDS, Covid-19, influenza
 Week 11Genetic disorders: Down Syndrome, Albinism, dwarfism, Cystic fibrosis, Phenylketonuria
 Week 12Blood diseases: Hemophilia, thalassemia, Hypertension
 Week 13Cancer
 Week 14Cancer
 Week 15Final exam
 Week 16
 
Textbook / Material
1Güncel bilimsel makaleler
 
Recommended Reading
1Tıbbi Biyoloji Ders Kitabı, İnsan Moleküler Biyolojisi Asuman Sunguroğlu, Hayat Erdem Yurter, F. Belgin Ataç, O. Sena Aydos Hipokrat Kitabevi
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 7 1 50
End-of-term exam 14 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 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 10 30
Arasınav için hazırlık 4 7 28
Arasınav 2 1 2
Ödev 3 10 30
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 4 14 56
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load190