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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Medical Genetics I MBG501 Compulsory Master's degree 1 Fall 6

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Naci ÇİNE
Prof. Dr. Hakan SAVLI
Assistant Prof. Dr. Kudret Esen GÜMÜŞLÜ

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Making scientific reserach about the composition and the age of the universe.
2) Explaining human genome, structure and function of genes and chromosomes
3) List genetic aspects of development
4) Using basic molecular methods properly
5) Explaining the relation between genetics and cancer

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5
Learning Outcomes
1 No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
2 No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
3 No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
4 No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
5 No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Medical Genetics

Course Contents

Candidates are provided with profound knowledge on the chromosomes, structure and the functions of genes and hormones, genetic changes in populations and the relation between cancer and genetics. Recent studies are also analyzed by the candidates throughout the course.

Weekly Schedule

1) The role of medical genetics
2) Chromosomal basis of heredity
3) The human genome: structure and function of genes and chromosomes
4) Tools for human molecular genetics
5) Human genetic variation: mutation and polymorphism
6) Genetic changes in populations
7) Principles of clinical cytogenetics
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Multifactorial genetics of inherited diseases
10) Cancer and genetic
11) Genetic aspects of development
12) Prenatal diagnosis
13) Genetics and society
14) Literature review
15) Literature review
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Tıbbi Genetik Thompson& Thompson
2- Hücrenin Moleküler Biyolojisi- Bruce Alberts, A.Johnson
3- Tıbbi Genetik- Nurettin Başaran
4- Genetics in Practice- Jo Hayden
5- The Genetic Family History- Robin L. Bennett
6- A Dictionary of Genetics- Robert C. King
7- Moleküler Biyoloji Önemli Notlar- P. C. Turner, A. G. Mcleman
8- Tıbbi Genetik Thompson& Thompson
9- Tıbbi Genetik Thompson& Thompson
10- Tıbbi Genetik Thompson& Thompson
11- Tıbbi Genetik Thompson& Thompson
12- Tıbbi Genetik Thompson& Thompson
13- Tıbbi Genetik Thompson& Thompson

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

60%

 

Number

Percentage

Semester Studies

Midterm Examination

1

40%

Short Exam / Quiz

1

10%

Quiz

1

20%

Practices

1

10%

Laboratory

1

10%

Presentation/Seminar

1

10%

 

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

40%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required