GENE475 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY
| Course Code: | 2190475 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 2 (0.00 - 4.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Molecular Biology and Genetics |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ERKAN KİRİŞ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The course is designed as a research project where all students will have the opportunity to carry out the experiments hands on. The primary objective is for the students to learn how research projects are organized from start to the end.
Course Content
The experiments have been designed to acquaint the students with the fundamental techniques of molecular biology, and with selected applications of recombinant DNA technology. The course has been designed for the students of Molecular Biology & Genetics Program.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Organize the research project on a weekly basis
2. Curate the literature and online resources to address research question
3. Organize materials needed for the experiments
4. Rationally choose experiments that can best address the research question
5. Evaluate and troubleshoot data.
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