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Course Code: 
PHAR 103
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
4
Course Language: 
English
Course Coordinator: 
Burçin GÜNGÖR
Courses given by: 
Burçin GÜNGÖR
Course Objectives: 
This course is about understanding the basics of molecular and cellular biology and human genetics.
Course Content: 

Cell structure and functions of cell organelles, structures and functions of DNA, RNA and proteins, the patterns of inheritance and genetic disorders and their repair mechanisms. Genetic diseases like cancer. Molecular biology and biotechnology application fields in medicine.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Presentation, 5:Simulation, 6: Video, 7: Applications, 8:Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A:Written exam, B: multiple choice , C:Filing the blank D: True and False, E: Oral Exam F: Portfolio, G: Contribution of course activities H:Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Programme learning outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1)Explain the structures of the molecules involves in cell structure.

3,5,7,8

1, 2, 3

A,B,C,D

2) Explain the functions and structures of cell organells.

3,5,7,8

1, 2, 3

A,B,C,D

3) Explain the structures and synthesis of DNA, RNA and proteins

3,5,7,8

1, 2, 3

A,B,C,D

4) Explain genetic disorders and their repair mechanisms.

3,5,7,8

1, 2, 3

A,B,C,D

5) Explain the molecular mechanisms of single gene and multifactorial disorders and diseases.

3,5,7,8

1, 2, 3

A,B,C,D

6) Explain the application fields of molecular biology techniques and biotechnology in medical field.

3,5,7,8

1,2,3

A,B,C,D

7) Explain the use of molecular biology and genetic knowledge in diseases prevention and personolized medicine 

3,5,7,8

1,2,3

A,B,C,D

8) Consider ethical issues in applications of molecular biology and genetics in medicine

 

1,2,3

A,B,C,D
 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Theoretical Topics                                     

Lab

Study Materials

1

Common features of cells; from prokaryotes to eukaryotes

-

Lecture Hand-out

2

Cellular Organels -I

-

Lecture Hand-out

3

Cellular Organels -II

-

Lecture Hand-out

4

Structure and Functions of DNA and RNA

-

Lecture Hand-out

5

Chromosomes- Cell cycle – Mitosis

-

Lecture Hand-out

6

Meiosis

-

Lecture Hand-out

7

Transcription and its Regulation

-

Lecture Hand-out

8

Translation

-

Lecture Hand-out

9

Protein Synthesis

-

Lecture Hand-out

10

Mutations and DNA Repair Mechanisms-Cancer

-

Lecture Hand-out

11

Cell Death

-

Lecture Hand-out

12

Mendelian Genetics-Single Gene and Multifactorial Genetic Disorders

-

Lecture Hand-out

13

Gene Therapy and Stem Cells

-

Lecture Hand-out

14

Molecular Biology Techniques and Their Application in Medicine

-

Lecture Hand-out
 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Lecture Notes will be handed out to students

Additional Resources
  1. Molecular Cell Biology, Seventh Edition by Harvey Lodish et al
  2. Molecular Biology of THE CELL, Sixth Edition by Bruce Alberts et al
 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Lecture topics related webpages will be given to students

Exams

There will be one midterm exam and one final exam
 
 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm  Exam

1

90

Attendance to lecture

1

10

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

Total

 

100
 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Compulsary
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Has national and international up-to-date, theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of pharmacy.

X

 

 

 

 

2

Defines problems related to the profession, collects data, evaluates its accuracy and reliability, develops evidence-based solutions, shares them with healthcare professionals, makes necessary explanations to other people.

 

X

 

 

 

3

Communicates accurately and effectively in accordance with cultural and ethical values with all relevant professional groups, especially those working in the field of health, and all segments of society, using information and communication technologies.

 

 

X

 

 

4

Takes into account the law and ethics when dealing with public health issues.

X

 

 

 

 

5

Acts as a pharmacist with high career awareness, self-confidence, leadership spirit, who is prone to teamwork, entrepreneurial, productive and able to manage financial resources.

 

 

X

 

 

6

Based on the principle of pharmaceutical care, Acts as an easily accessible health consultant with a patient-oriented approach and plays an active role in constantly informing the society.

X

 

 

 

 

7

Improves his/her knowledge by participating in in-service training and activities in line with the needs of the century and society, takes part in the professional development of colleagues and adopts the lifelong learning principle.

 

 

 

X

 

8

Suggests and manages multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary research and development projects related to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices and shares their results.

 

 

 

X

 

9

Applies knowledge and skills for the benefits of the society taking part in social responsibility projects.

X

 

 

 

 

10

Fulfills the requirements of quality management systems using the theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field.

X

 

 

 

 
 

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)

15

3

45

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

15

3

45

Midterm Exams

1

5

5

Final exam

1

10

10

Total Work Load

 

 

105

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

4,2

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

4
 
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