Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Molecular Biology and Genetics (English 30%) · Undergraduate
ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Gör. Esra YILDIRIM SERVİ
Instructors: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hatice Ebrar KIRTIL
Course Objective
1. To ensure that the basic concepts of microbial genetics are learned
2. To provide knowledge on the genome structure of prokaryotes and related sub-topics
3. To ensure that they are informed about current research in the field of microbial genetics.
Course Content
This course includes current research in genome in prokaryotes, extra-chromosomal genetic elements, bacterial genetics, genetic material transfer in bacteria, yeast genetics, virus genetics, mutations, resistance mechanisms to antimicrobial agents, communication mechanisms in bacteria, genomics, vaccines, genetic engineering and microbial genetics.
Required Resources
Brock Biology of Microorganisms 14th Edition, 2014-John M. Martinko, Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, David A. Stahl
Course Learning Outcomes
- Will have knowledge about the basic concepts and molecular mechanisms in microbial genetics.
- Will learn about the genetics of bacteria, viruses and yeast.
- Understand the connection between microbial genetics and genetic engineering.
- Will be able to adapt microbial genetics to daily life.
- It will enable the connection between experimental logic, analytical thinking, quantitative analysis and problem solving.
Core Area Distribution
(42) Life Sciences%80 (72) Health%20
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionGroup StudySelf studyProblem SolvingProject Based Learning (Including Field Work)
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkPerformance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / ThesisProject / DesignTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Practice | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genome in prokaryotes | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 2 | Extrachromosomal genetic elements | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 3 | Bacterial genetics | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 4 | Genetic material transfer in bacteria-1 | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 5 | Genetic material transfer in bacteria-2 | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 6 | Yeast genetics | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 7 | Virus genetics | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Mutations | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 10 | Antimicrobial agents and resistance mechanisms | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 11 | Communication mechanisms in bacteria-Quorum sensing | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 12 | Genomics | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 13 | Vaccines (DNA and RNA vaccines) | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 14 | Genetic Engineering | Lesson materials will be shared |
| 15 | Final Examination | Final Examination |
| 16 | Final Examination | Final Examination |