COURSE UNIT TITLE

: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES I

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
BIY 4131 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

Biology

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ARZU GÖRMEZ

Offered to

Biology

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to teach the current techniques used in molecular biology.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   will be able to explain the extraction methods of nucleic acids, which are the basic molecules of molecular biology.
2   will be able to explain and compare analysis methods performed on nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.
3   will be able to give information about current molecular methods.
4   will be able to comprehend the strengths and weaknesses of different experimental approaches used in molecular biology.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 An Overview of Methods Used in Molecular Biology
2 Homogenization Methods
3 Separation and Purification Methods
4 Analysis Methods, Use of Radioisotopes in Molecular Biology
5 DNA Isolation, Enzymatic Cutting of DNA
6 RNA Isolation, Purity Analysis of Nucleic Acids
7 Chemical Synthesis and Sequence Analysis of DNA
8 Methods Used in Amplification of Nucleic Acids (PCR, qPCR, other types of PCR)
9 Analysis of DNA Polymorphism with Molecular Markers I
10 Analysis of DNA Polymorphism with Molecular Markers II
11 Labeling of Nucleic Acids and Hybridization Methods
12 Recombinant DNA Technology and Cloning
13 Cloning and Vectors Used in Cloning
14 Molecular Identification Methods

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Gormez, A. 2024. Unpublished Methods Used in Molecular Biology I Lecture Notes. Izmir.
2. Brown, T.A., 2016. Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis: An Introduction, 7th Edition. John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. Published 2016 by John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.
3. Temizkan, G., Arda, N., 2021 Basic and Advanced Molecular Biology Methods Genomic and Proteomic Analysis, 2nd Edition Nobel Medicine, Istanbul.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course is taught in a lecture, class presentation, and discussion format. All class members are expected to attend the lecture and participate in the discussion sessions.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Vize
2 FN Final
3 BNS BNS VZ * 0.40 + FN * 0.60
4 BUT Bütünleme Notu
5 BBN Bütünleme Sonu Başarı Notu VZ * 0.40 + BUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The student is evaluated with a midterm exam, research presentations, and a final exam.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

It is the student's responsibility to attend 70% of the courses during the semester. Students are required to be present during the lesson and on the days when the presentation is required. Regarding unethical behaviors that may occur in classes and exams, action is taken within the framework of the relevant regulation.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

arzu.gormez@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

It will be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 3 39
Preparation for midterm exam 1 15 15
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 119

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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LO.25554444554
LO.35554444554
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