BIOL758 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
| Course Code: | 2380758 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ERKAN KİRİŞ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Neurodegenerative diseases refers to a range of disorders that affect neural cells in the human nervous system. This course aims to provide in-depth knowledge on known pathogenic mechanisms that lead to neural cell death in most common neurodegenerative diseases. There has been extensive research efforts to better understand these disorders and develop therapeutic means, however there is still no effective treatments for neurodegenerative conditions.
This course aims to i) expand the theoretical knowledge of the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases and ii) introduce and emphasize state-of-the-art experimental approaches used in the field.
Course Content
Neurobiology of the most common neurodegenerative diseases (molecular, cellular, genetic, and developmental mechanisms underlying the diseases), Current basic, translational, and clinical research efforts focusing on the diseases, Current experimental approaches used in the field.
Course Learning Outcomes
This course will not only expand students' theoretical knowledge of neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases but it also aims to introduce and emphasize state-of-the-art experimental approaches used in the field. One of the important goals of this course is to encourage students to intellectually synthesize a large body of information from primary literature in the field to better understand the molecular biology of the diseases. Therefore, the course is designed to be interactive, and students will be encouraged to ask questions and participate in peer discussions.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Explain the inner workings of the scientific process, discuss critically, and solve problems by applying appropriate statistical and computational methods; choose experimental and theoretical approaches in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Communicate issues in both English and Turkish with high proficiency. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Read, and critique scientific communications in biology literature with worldwide recognition. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Identify and explain issues in biological sciences within the context of other disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Readily apply innovative theoretical and technological challenges acting upon the need for lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Produce data and interpret results as an individual, as well as a team player, and lead whenever necessary. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Apply and defend the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution