GENE471 ENDOCRINOLOGY
| Course Code: | 2190471 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Molecular Biology and Genetics |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. TÜLİN YANIK |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
To basic concepts, current state of knowledge and constantly evolving developments in mammalian endocrinology with emphasis on humans. It also emphasizes the rapidly emerging discipline of molecular and cellular endocrinology that is revolutionizing our concept of how hormones, growth factors etc. initiate signal transduction at a transcriptional level.
Course Content
A comprehensive course covering the major endocrine systems in animals at the cellular and molecular level. The course will stress topics that include structure and functions of endocrine glands in a traditional way and also the molecular aspects of hormone action, including hormone-receptor interactions, second messenger generation, gene regulation of hormones, and related topics.
Course Learning Outcomes
The student should be able to:
• understand the function of the endocrine organs, metabolism of their hormones, and their effects on the body.
• understand molecular and cellular mechanisms of hormones.
• interpret the scientific data of stimulation and suppression of glands.
• know the use of insulin, thyroid hormones, corticosteroids, androgens, estrogens, vasopressin, and other agents on the activation of gene expression.
• interaction of the endocrine system with other systems such as nervous and immune systems.
• understanding on the endocrionopathology.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Apply the most advanced and current experimental techniques in genetic engineering, molecular biology and molecular genetics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Practice and defend the work safety rules | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Have a commend of scientific processes; critique; design experiments and ask questions leading to theorizing | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Communicate in English and Turkish with high proficiency | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Read and interpret the current worldwide literature in molecular biology and genetics | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Pursue the most recent advances in molecular biology and genetics; explain and relate the advances to colleagues | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Challenge technical and technological riddle and welcome life-long education | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Work individually or as a team member, easily start and propagate brain storm in a work group | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Employ and defend scientific ethic rules and make them motto for their team | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution