MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS (MASTER) (WHIT THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code: 3015002016
Ders İsmi: Molecular Diognastic and Biosensors
Ders Yarıyılı: Fall
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
Language of instruction: TR
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
Type of course: Anabilim Dalı/Lisansüstü Seçmeli
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. Meliha Burcu IRMAK YAZICIOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives: It is aimed to give informaton about biosensor design, analyte determination with biosensors and use of biomolecules in biosensors.

Course Content: Description of Biosensors / Biomolecules used in biosensors and immobilization methods / Transducer materials, types and properties / The properties and factors affecting performance of biosensors / Enzymatic biosensors / Immunobiosensors / DNA biosensors / Cell based biosensors / Electrochemical biosensors / Optical biosensors / Other biosensor methods / Biosensors in food, healthcare and environmental analysis

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students will be able to design a platform which plays a significant role in biology
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Students will be able to combine modern engineering techniques with biology to address diverse problems
Field Specific Competence
1) Students will be able to optimize biological molecules as the sensor molecules
2) Students will be able to use nanoparticles to design biosensors.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Description of Biosensors / Biomolecules used in biosensors and immobilization methods Textbook and Lecture notes
2) Transducer materials, types and properties Textbook and Lecture notes
3) The properties and factors affecting performance of biosensors Textbook and Lecture notes
4) Enzymatic biosensors Textbook and Lecture notes
5) Immunobiosensors Textbook and Lecture notes
6) DNA biosensors Textbook and Lecture notes
7) Cell based biosensors Textbook and Lecture notes
8) Midterm exam
9) Optical biosensors Textbook and Lecture notes
10) Optical biosensors Textbook and Lecture notes
11) Other biosensor methods Textbook and Lecture notes
12) Biosensors in food analysis Textbook and Lecture notes
13) Biosensors in healthcare analysis Textbook and Lecture notes
14) Biosensors in environmental analysis Textbook and Lecture notes
15) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Cooper MA, Label-FreeBiosensors: Techniques and Applications, Cambridge UniversityPress 2009 (ISBN 0521711517)
Eggins BR, Chemical Sensors and Biosensors, Wiley 2002 (ISBN 0471899143)
Kumar S, Nanomaterials for Biosensors, Nanotechnologies for the Life Sciences series, Wiley 2007
References: Cooper MA, Label-FreeBiosensors: Techniques and Applications, Cambridge UniversityPress 2009 (ISBN 0521711517)
Eggins BR, Chemical Sensors and Biosensors, Wiley 2002 (ISBN 0471899143)
Kumar S, Nanomaterials for Biosensors, Nanotechnologies for the Life Sciences series, Wiley 2007

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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Program Outcomes
1) Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources.
2) Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field.
3) Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field.
4) Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field.
5) Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data.
6) Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
7) Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
8) Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.
9) Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach.
10) Determine learning needs and direct the learning.
11) Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
12) Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
13) Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
14) Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently.
15) Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field.
16) Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources.
2) Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field.
3) Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field.
4) Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field.
5) Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data.
6) Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
7) Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
8) Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.
9) Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach.
10) Determine learning needs and direct the learning.
11) Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
12) Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
13) Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
14) Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently.
15) Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field.
16) Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Course
Okuma
Homework

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 7 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Semester Final Exam 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 15 3 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 5 75
Homework Assignments 10 4 40
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 166