GENE472 SPECIAL PROJECT

Course Code:2190472
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (0.00 - 6.00)
ECTS Credit:9.0
Department:Molecular Biology and Genetics
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assist.Prof.Dr DİDEM AMBARLI
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, students will understand and be able to demonstrate basic research methods in various subjects in molecular biology and genetics. 


Course Content

This is a single-term independent research project to gain practical experience in various subjects of molecular biology and genetics. The student is guided by an academic adviser. The project must consist of literature search and laboratory work ending with a formal report and presentation.


Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the students will:

1. be able to perform some techniques in a molecular biology and genetics research laboratory.

2. understand literature specific to the research laboratory field.

3. communicate effectively about the lab´s research field. 


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Apply the most advanced and current experimental techniques in genetic engineering, molecular biology and molecular genetics
2Practice and defend the work safety rules
3Have a commend of scientific processes; critique; design experiments and ask questions leading to theorizing
4Communicate in English and Turkish with high proficiency
5Read and interpret the current worldwide literature in molecular biology and genetics
6Pursue the most recent advances in molecular biology and genetics; explain and relate the advances to colleagues
7Challenge technical and technological riddle and welcome life-long education
8Work individually or as a team member, easily start and propagate brain storm in a work group
9Employ and defend scientific ethic rules and make them motto for their team

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution