MEDICAL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY142	MEDICAL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS	2	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. FUNDA PEHLEVAN KARABIYIK
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge regarding the structures that constitute the cell, their functions, genetic material, and related diseases.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The curriculum includes topics such as Introduction to Genetics, DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis, Mutations, DNA Repair Mechanisms, Molecular Genetics and Diseases, Disease Diagnostic Methods, Cancer and its Mechanisms, Single Gene Diseases, Chromosomal Diseases, Multifactorial Diseases, Prenatal diagnostic methods (non-invasive), Prenatal diagnostic methods (invasive), Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, Hereditary metabolic diseases of newborns, and Genetic Counseling.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Relates molecular structure with biological function.
Explains the genetic origins of cellular diseases.
Explains the biological importance of the major molecular structures found in living organisms.
Explains the organelles of the cell.
Explains the concepts of mutation.
Explains the basic concepts of genetics.
Relates the concepts of molecular biology and genetics at the basis of cell functioning.
Explains the molecule structures that make up the cell with their functions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web-Based Research	Cell Organelles	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
2	Individual Study	The Chemical Structure of The Cell	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
3	Individual Study	The Structure of Cell Membrane	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
4	Individual Study	Cell Division	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
5	Individual Study	Cell Cycle Control	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
6	Individual Study	The Structure of Chromatin and Chromosomes	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
7	Individual Study	Transcription	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
8	Individual Study	Translation	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
9	Individual Study	Mendelian-Inheritance	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Individual Study	Non-Mendelian Inheritance	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
12	Individual Study	Chromosome Anomalies	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
13	Individual Study	DNA Repair Mechanisms	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
14	Individual Study	Prenatal Diagnostic Methods	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
15	Individual Study	Genetic Counseling	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Morgan, D., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P. (2015). Molecular biology of the cell (6th ed.). Garland Science.
Brown, T. A. (2023). Genomes 3. CRC Press.
Brown, T. A. (2025). Introduction to genetics : A molecular approach. CRC Press LLC.
Geoffery, M. C. (2018). The cell: A molecular approach (8th ed.).
Goodman, S. R. (Ed.). (2020). Goodman's medical cell biology. Elsevier Science & Technology.
Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V., & Reece, J. B. (2017). Campbell biology (11th ed.). Pearson Education.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Assess the knowledge of all disciplines that examine the relationship between humans, the environment and food and form the basis of Nutrition and Dietetic practice.		1
2	Define current knowledge and practices in Nutrition and Dietetics.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use up-to-date technological resources in the process of obtaining and providing information in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Asses general health problems related to nutrition.		1
2	Explain the Nutrition and Dietetic practices by using knowledge in this field.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply legal and ethical principles in the use of knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.		1
2	Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the information about Nutrition and Dietetics with a critical perspective.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow new developments in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with sufficient foreign language knowledge.		1
2	Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the factors affecting the food quality of the individual and society in the production-consumption chain.	0
2	Respond to clients' health, social and environmental problems.	0
3	Evaluate the nutritional status of the patients.	0
4	Interpret the clinical findings of the patients in terms of nutrition.	0
5	Plan client-specific nutritional treatments.	0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	14	2	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	51	0	79