GENE745 EPIGENETIC MECHANISMS OF CELL FATE

Course Code:2190745
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Molecular Biology and Genetics
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. NİHAL TERZİ ÇİZMECİOĞLU
Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

Epigenetic control of pluripotency, reprogramming and transdifferentiation; Epigenetic regulation of embryonic stem cell differentiation, adult and cancer stem cells; epigenetic mechanisms during development; regulation of gene expression on chromatin level; eukaryotic genomic DNA packaging; post-translational modification of nucleosomes.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Explain 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.✔
2Communicate issues in both English and Turkish with high proficiency.✔
3Read, and critique scientific communications in molecular biology and molecular genetics literature with worldwide recognition.✔
4Identify and explain issues in molecular biology and genetics within the context of other disciplines.✔
5Readily apply innovative theoretical and technological challenges acting upon the need for lifelong learning.✔
6Produce data and interpret results as an individual, as well as a team player, and lead whenever necessary.✔
7Apply and defend the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions.✔

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