BIOL306 MOLECULAR GENETICS
| Course Code: | 2380306 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. AYŞE ELİF ERSON BENSAN |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
To understand the fundamental mechanisms of the living world through molecular biology and genetics
Course Content
This course provides the students with a coherent view of molecular genetics from current perspective. Attention is paid to detailed treatment of gene structure and function (such as chemistry of gene, replication, transcription, translation, regulation of gene expression, gene mutation, and viral genetics), and the recent applications of molecular genetics. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic molecular genetics are given equal weight.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students will have a comprehensive view of how the information flow from DNA to proteins is managed in cells. The students must recall previously-learned concepts of genetics and build new information on these basic concepts.
The topics we will cover are:
Chapter 4 Content of Genome Chapter 5 Genome sequences and evolution
Chapter 9,10,11. DNA replication (+ read chapter 10 (Klug) for prokaryotes)
Chapter 13-16. Homologous and site-specific recombination, Somatic DNA recombination
Chapter 14. DNA repair
Chapter 15. Transposable elements and retroviruses
Chapter 18. Eukaryotic transcription (+ read Chapter 17 for prokaryotes)
Chapter 19. Splicing and processing
Chapter 20. mRNA stability and localization
Chapter 21/29. Catalytic RNA and Non-coding RNA
Chapter 22/23. Translation (eukaryotic)
Chapter 26 Eukaryotic gene regulation (+ read Chapter 24 for prokaryotes)
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Perform basic laboratory and field techniques/approaches used in various branches of biology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Understand and apply principles of laboratory and field safety. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Understand the inner workings of the scientific processes, think critically, and frame questions using experimental and theoretical approaches in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Proficiency in communicating issues in both English and Turkish. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Read, and understand scientific communications from primary literature in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Identify and explain issues in biological sciences. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Be ready to take new theoretical and technological challenges by recognizing the value and act upon the need for lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Work as an individual, as well as a team member, and assume leadship when needed. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Follow the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution