GENE734 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF INFLAMMATORY PATHWAYS
| Course Code: | 2190734 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (0.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Molecular Biology and Genetics |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. SREEPARNA BANERJEE |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Inflammatory pathways as essential primary defense mechanisms in organisms. The aim of this course is to discuss the importance of acute inflammation as a part of a health immune system, the biochemical pathways mediating acute inflammation and the specific bioactive molecules. Additionally, chronic inflammation and their effects on diseased states will be discussed. By the end of the course, students should have in depth knowledge on the molecular biology and biochemical basis of inflammatory pathways in normal body defense mechanisms and diseases etiology.
Course Content
A comprehensive course aiming to provide knowledge on the molecular biology and biochemistry of inflammation. Students are expected to gain information on how various pathways and bioactive molecules such as cytokines, leukotrines and prostaglandings affect the inflammatory responses in health and disease.
Course Learning Outcomes
In depth knowledge on the importance of acute inflammation and chronic inflammation in health and disease.
Up dated knowledge will also be provided in the form of discussion of latest articles from the literature.
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 contemporary experimental and theoretical approaches in molecular biology and genetics. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Communicate issues in both English and Turkish with high proficiency. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Read, and critique scientific communications in molecular biology and molecular genetics literature with worldwide recognition. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Identify and explain issues in molecular biology and genetics 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