Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 3 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | NAŞİT İĞCİ (nasitigci@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of this lecture, to teach gene formation strategies and gene and protein evolution within molecular evolution. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Can explain the concepts of evolution and molecular evolution. |
PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge PO-12 Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility PO-13 Obtain knowledge about current issues in the field of molecular biology and genetics PO-15 Have contributed to scientific advances with research and development abilities |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-2 | Can explain the evolution of genes and proteins. |
PO-11 Apply biological concepts to personal, social, economical, technological and ethical issues PO-12 Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility PO-13 Obtain knowledge about current issues in the field of molecular biology and genetics PO-14 Have knowledge about the main research interests of the molecular biology and genetics PO-15 Have contributed to scientific advances with research and development abilities |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-3 | Can explain the concepts of polymorphism and phylogeny. |
PO-6 Develop an understanding of nature and history of scientific thought PO-7 Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams PO-8 Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology PO-11 Apply biological concepts to personal, social, economical, technological and ethical issues PO-12 Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility PO-13 Obtain knowledge about current issues in the field of molecular biology and genetics PO-14 Have knowledge about the main research interests of the molecular biology and genetics PO-15 Have contributed to scientific advances with research and development abilities |
Examination Presentation |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| The concept of evolution and molecular evolution, classification, phylogeny , polymorphism, DNA and protein level of diversity, natural selection , evolution of genes and proteins. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | The concept of evolution and molecular evolution | Explaining method, question and answer teaching method |
| 2 | Molecular clocks and gene trees | Explaining method, question and answer teaching method |
| 3 | Molecular phylogeny | Explaining method, question and answer teaching method |
| 4 | The origin of hereditary variation | Explaining method, question and answer teaching method |
| 5 | Karyotype changes | Explaining method, question and answer teaching method |
| 6 | Genetic diversity , polymorphism, variations in proteins, diversity in the DNA level | Explaining method, question and answer teaching method |
| 7 | Natural selection , genetic theory of natural selection | Explaining method, question and answer teaching method |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Evolution of genes and proteins | Explaining method, question and answer teaching method |
| 10 | Genome diversity and evolution | Explaining method, question and answer teaching method |
| 11 | Repeated sequences and mobile genetic elements | Explaining method, question and answer teaching method |
| 12 | The emergence of novel genes | Explaining method, question and answer teaching method |
| 13 | Phylogenetic and adaptive diversification in gene families | Explaining method, question and answer teaching method |
| 14 | Contributions of Molecular evolution in health, agriculture, natural resources and environmental fields | Explaining method, question and answer teaching method |
| 15 | Preview | Explaining method, question and answer teaching method |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Page R., D.M. Holmes,E.C. Holmes. Molecular Evolution: A Phylogenetic Approach, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 1998. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Text book, lecture notes | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 2 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 90 | ||