GENE563 DIVERSIFICATION OF PROTEIN MODIFICATIONS: CONCEPTS AND APPROACHES

Course Code:2190563
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Molecular Biology and Genetics
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. MESUT MUYAN
Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the student will learn:

- basic concepts of posttranslational processing

- basic posttranslational events

- molecular mechanisms of posttranslational processing,

- current literature on posttranslational processing.

 


Course Content

In-depth analysis of post-translational modifications (PTMs); detailed coverage of signaling pathways involved in PTMs; examination of the effects of PTMs in cellular process; analysis of de-regulated PTM processes in disease state.


Course Learning Outcomes

The student will have gained the skills:

- to develop biological hypotheses and possible approaches to test them,

- to access scientific information on posttranslational processing in physiology and pathophysiology 


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Explain the inner workings of the scientific process, discuss critically, and solve problems by applying appropriate statistical and computational methods; choose contemporary experimental and theoretical approaches in molecular biology and genetics.
2Communicate issues in both English and Turkish with high proficiency.
3Read, and critique scientific communications in molecular biology and molecular genetics literature with worldwide recognition.
4Identify and explain issues in molecular biology and genetics within the context of other disciplines.
5Readily apply innovative theoretical and technological challenges acting upon the need for lifelong learning.
6Produce data and interpret results as an individual, as well as a team player, and lead whenever necessary.
7Apply and defend the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions.

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