GENE473 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE CELL
| Course Code: | 2190473 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| 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
Students will understand basic principles of molecular and cellular biology.
Students will understand the structures and purposes of basic components of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, especially organelles and their cellular mechanisms.
Students will understand how these cellular components are used for the fundamental processes that enables cell to grow, move and communicate.
Students will understand the cellular components underlying tissue formation.
Course Content
This course brings together a variety of subjects intimately linked to modern molecular and cellular biology. It ideally suits, in content and complexity, for the fourth year students with a basic background in molecular biology. Main topics are; cell structure and function, the cytoskeleton and cell movement, structure and organization of actin filaments, microtubules, molecular medicine, the cell surface, structure of plasma membrane, transport of small molecules, extracellular matrix, cell to cell interactions, cell regulation signaling, the cell cycle, regulators of cell cycle progression, development, differentiation and programmed cell death, molecular aspects of cancer and molecular immunology. The course has been designed for the students of Molecular Biology & Genetics Program.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate the ability to:
1. Use foundational principles to analyze problems in nature.
2. Articulate applications of science in the modern world.
3. Effectively communicate scientific concepts both verbally and in writing.
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