Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

Department of Genomics and Molecular Biotechnology was established in 2016 with the approval of YOK. Our department has 18 professors competent in various fields of Molecular Biology and Genetics. Molecular Biology and Genetics doctorate program started training in 2016-2017 Academic year. The duration of the program is 4 semesters and total 2 years. The language of the program is English.

Qualification Awarded

Molecular Biology and Genetics Master's Degree

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

First Cycle Degree in the same or in related disciplines, Transcript, Acceptable score on ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) or Equivalent GRE, GMAT score. Acceptable score on Language Proficiency Tests. Acceptable weighted score based on the first cycle cumulative grade point average (GPA) and ALES score. The exceptions to the requirements of ALES and Foreign Language Proficiency scores is announced by the Graduate School. However, ALES requirement is waived for the admissions to the second cycle graduate programs offered by the Conservatory and the departments of Fine Arts Faculty, where students are admitted only by the Artistic Aptitude Test as well as for the graduates of doctorate /arts proficiency/medical residency/ dental residency/ veterinary residency/ pharmaceutical residency programs. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the related academic unit committee. International student admission requirements are decided by the Graduate School Executive Committee.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Transfer Students:
The transfer student candidates from Turkish or foreign universities are subject to the YOK Legislation "The transfer, double degree, minor degree and inter-institutional credit transfer" and to the evaluation conditions determined by Dokuz Eylul University Senate.
The transfer quotas are determined and announced by Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK). The evaluation of the candidates are done by the school evaluation commmisin and approved by the management

The Graduate Transfers:
The short cycle graduates are given the right to be admitted to the first cycle programs if they comply with the conditions set by the "The transfer of Short Cycle Program Graduates to First Cycle Programs" Legilation of Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK)
The universities inform YOK regarding the quotas and YOK announces the quotas and conditions in "Graduate Transfer Guide" and the placements are managed by YOK due to the results of nationwide graduate transfer exam.

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be
recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing
Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

2 years, 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 120 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

The aim of this program is to train individuals who have basic and up-to-date theoretical and laboratory knowledge in molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology and related fields, equipped with both basic laboratory technical skills and skills necessary for their theses. The program aims to educate students on topics such as analysis, synthesis, evaluation, data collection and scientific methodology and scientific communication.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	Acquiring basic knowledge in the fields of molecular biology and genetics
2	Having basic knowledge of in vitro, in vivo and clinical research methods
3	Being able to use basic molecular biology and genetic techniques
4	Understanding the research process from hypothesis generation to final presentation
5	Being able to generate testable research questions from the observations
6	Being able to scan the literature, conduct a research project, record and analyze the data
7	Knowing and practicing all relevant national/international/professional, ethical and legal regulations in specified field
8	Displaying effective communication skills including oral and written presentation

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The related Master's degree enables the holder to do doctoral studies.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
Students must take 30 ECTS each semester. A total of 120 ECTS must be completed and 60 ECTS must be thesis work. During the course of the course, a total of 60 ECTS must be completed in two semesters.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
G	1	MBG 5000	SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS AND PUBLICATION ETHICS	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	3
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	27
TOTAL:								30

1 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	MBG 5021	MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	2	MBG 5041	INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL OPTICAL IMAGING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	3	MBG 5024	BASIC IMMUNOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	4	MBG 5025	INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9
G	5	MBG 5026	BASIC NEUROSCIENCE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	6	MBG 5027	MICROBIAL GENETICS AND GENOMICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	7	MBG 5028	CANCER BIOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	8	MBG 5030	DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	9	MBG 5031	LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9
G	10	MBG 5023	PROTEIN BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	11	MBG 5033	BIOMATERIALS AND TISSUE ENGINEERING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	12	MBG 5034	PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF IMAGING	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9
G	13	MBG 5032	TISSUE REPAIR AND REGENERATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	14	MBG 5035	R PROGRAMMING FOR BIOINFORMATICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	15	MBG 5036	TRANSCRIPTOME DATA ANALYSIS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	16	MBG 5037	INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	17	MBG 5038	INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL MODELING: APPLICATIONS IN STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	18	MBG 5039	DOWNSTREAM PROCESSING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	19	MBG 5040	INTRODUCTION TO BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	20	MBG 5022	GENETICS AND GENOMICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9

2 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	MBG 5198	SPECIALIZED FIELD	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	3
B	2	MBG 5096	SEMINAR	COMPULSORY	0	3	0	3
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	24
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS

3.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	MBG 5199	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

4.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	MBG 5199	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Assessment of the students success is done with 1 midterm exam 1 final exam, 1 makeup exam, assignments and projects. To be successful in the course, the student must have received at least 75/100.

Graduation Requirements

The Master's Degree is awarded to students who have successfully (min CB) completed minimum 21 credits of compulsory and elective courses, specialized field, seminar and research thesis during minimum 4 semesters, maximum 6 semesters.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Assoc. Prof. Serhat TOZBURUN
serhat.tozburun@deu.edu.tr

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