COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ADVANCED TOPICS IN GENOMIC MEDICINE

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
BST 6015 ADVANCED TOPICS IN GENOMIC MEDICINE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12

Offered By

Biomedicine and Health Technologies

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR YAVUZ OKTAY

Offered to

Biomedicine and Health Technologies

Course Objective

To gain a thorough grasp of the state-of-the art in applications of genomics in medicine.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Know the organization and structure of the genes
2   Understand the molecular basis of genome evolution
3   Have robust understanding of how expression of genes are controlled
4   Usage of databases to inquire human genetic variation
5   Understand the methods and approaches to study of single-gene disorders
6   Understand the methods and approaches to study of complex disorders
7   Elucidation of disease-associated genes and pathways by in silico tools
8   Explain how genomic tools are used for personal health and well-being
9   Know the methods of gene-therapy and its current applications
10   Presentation of research findings

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 1. Hafta Gene Structure and Organization of the Human Genome
2 2. Hafta Genome Evolution and Its Mechanisms
3 3.Hafta Control of Gene Expression
4 4. Hafta Epigenetics
5 5. Hafta Genetic Variation Among Populations and Its Consequences
6 6. Hafta Approaches to Studying Single-Gene Disorders-I
7 7. Hafta Approaches to Studying Single-Gene Disorders-II
8 8. Hafta Midterm
9 9. Hafta Approaches to Studying Complex Disorders-I
10 10. Hafta Approaches to Studying Complex Disorders-II
11 11. Hafta Personal Genomics
12 12. Hafta Multi-omics and Systems Level Approach to Diseases
13 13. Hafta Genetic Approaches to Treating Disease
14 14. Hafta Recent Advances in Genomic Analysis Technologies
15 15. Hafta Assignment Presentations
16 16. Hafta Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Genetics and Genomics in Medicine 1st Edition, by Tom Strachan, Judith Goodship, Patrick Chinnery, Garland Science 2014
ISBN: 978-0815344803
Review articles

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Oral presentation, literature search and discussion

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 ASG ASSIGNMENT
2 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE ASG * 0.30 + MTE * 0.30 + FIN * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) ASG * 0.30 + MTE * 0.30 + RST * 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Theoretical knowledge will be evaluated by exam, active participation and presentations.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

yavuz.oktay@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday 11:00-12:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 8 112
Preparation for midterm exam 1 30 30
Preparation for final exam 1 30 30
Preparing assignments 2 20 40
Preparing presentations 1 45 45
Final 1 3 3
Midterm 1 3 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 305

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35
LO.45555
LO.5555
LO.6555
LO.7555
LO.855
LO.955
LO.10555