BIOL251 CELL BIOLOGY LABORATORY
| Course Code: | 2380251 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 2 (0.00 - 4.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 3.0 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. SREEPARNA BANERJEE |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
To learn basic techniques to learn the structure of cellular organelles, handling of cells and mammalian tissue culture.
Course Content
Practice of fundamental staining techniques employed to study cellular and subcellular structures. The techniques include; cytochemical methods, sub-cellular fractionation, cell cultures, karyotyping, and permanent slide preparation.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students can learn the salient features needed to work in a lab, be comfortable with handling of cells, work in a sterile manner and observe the structure and functions of different cellular organelles.
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