MEB606 - CELLULAR BIOLOGY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
CELLULAR BIOLOGY MEB606 2nd Semester 3 0 3 7
PrequisitesLimited to a quota of 10 students.
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Hayat ERDEM-YURTER, Prof. Serap DÖKMECÄ°, Prof. Çetin KOCAEFE 
Course objectiveThe main aim of this course is to teach general properties of the cell and discuss structure and function of organelles. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Students will; Comprehend the cell structure.
  2. Explain and compare the structure and function of the organelles.
  3. Comprehend the intercellular relationships.
Course ContentIn this course, cell structure, importance of intracellular systems and distinct functions of the organelles will be discussed.  
References1. Alberts: Molecular Biology of The Cell 5th Edition, 2008.
2. Geoffrey M. Cooper and Robert E. Hausman. The Cell: A Molecular Approach, 5th Edition, 2009.
3. Moleküler Hücre Biyolojisi (Lodish, Molecular Cell Biology Altıncı Baskıdan Çeviri).
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Cell
Week 2Structure of the organelles and compartmentalization in cells
Week 3Cell nucleus
Week 4Endoplasmic reticulum
Week 5Presentations and group discussion
Week 6Golgi apparatus
Week 7Lysosome
Week 8Peroxisome
Week 9Mitochondria
Week 10Cytoskeleton
Week 11Extracellular matrix and intercellular connection
Week 12Extracellular matrix and intercellular connection
Week 13Homework
Week 14Homework
Week 15Preparation to final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments120
Presentation120
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam160
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes240
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes160
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)149126
Presentation / Seminar Preparation11010
Project000
Homework assignment166
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 11515
Total Workload3143199

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Gains systematic up-to-date knowledge on autoinflammatory and autoimmune diseases and the relevant research     X
2. Informed about the ethical issues associated with reasearches and practice in rheumatology,always prioritizes the patients benefit with an established basis on science ethics and human rights   X 
3. Experienced at an expert level about interpretation of physical examination and labaratory findings directing towards the diagnosis of aforementioned diseases    X
4. Analysing the data critically in order to evaluate in article hours    X
5. Ability of transfering the searched topic to the others properly in workshops    X
6. To synthesize the patient data in associated subjects and to classify,determine and follow up the data properly    X
7. Ability of reaching towards a conclusion via synthesizing the patient data and data from the reasearches about the autoinflammatory diseases    X
8. Introducing questions of criticism about the presented or published data     X
9. Introducing reforms about the planned reasearches    X
10. Abilities of achieving mandatory connections with other clinical units, fulfilling the tasks in applied projects, and making contributions to the coordination in multicentered studies    X
11. Ability of attaining to every data necessary for the research via internet or libraries     X
12. Understanding the hypothesis of the studies and introducing suggestions about new studies throughout the education process    X
13. Gathering the ability of professional presentation techniques by presenting cases and results of studies in unit assemblies, national or international congress    X
14. Applying the cores of good medical applications during the process of solving the problems about the patients or studies    X
15. Abilities of applying the proper approach for patients   X 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest