MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS (MASTER) (WHIT THESIS)
Qualification Awarded	Program Süresi	Toplam Kredi (AKTS)	Öğretim Şekli	Yeterliliğin Düzeyi ve Öğrenme Alanı
Master's ( Second Cycle) Degree	2	120	FULL TIME	TYÇ, TR-NQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 7 QF-EHEA:Second Cycle TR-NQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 42,44

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

3015002016

Ders İsmi:

Molecular Diognastic and Biosensors

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Labs	Credit	ECTS
3	0	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Other Recommended Topics for the Course:

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	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Possessing sufficient knowledge required in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
2) Being able to use the theoretical knowledge required in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
3) Being able to apply practical skills required in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
4) Being able to identify, define, and interpret problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
5) Being able to select appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
6) Being able to apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
7) Being able to understand and interpret any process, event, phenomenon, equipment, or product.
8) Being able to solve encountered problems using appropriate and modern methods.
9) Being able to show interest in different disciplines outside the field for personal and professional development.
10) Being able to select and use modern tools required for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications.
11) Being able to effectively use information technologies for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications.
12) Being able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, report, archive, decode and/or interpret in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
13) Being able to take responsibility, solve unexpected complex situations, and communicate well both individually and as a team member in applications of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
14) Being able to effectively communicate in Turkish, both orally and in writing, to plan and carry out academic studies independently or with stakeholders in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
15) Being able to effectively communicate in at least one foreign language, both orally and in writing, to plan and carry out academic studies independently or with stakeholders in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
16) Possessing the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.
17) Possessing the awareness of societal, scientific, and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, dissemination, and application of data related to the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and the consciousness to protect these values.
18) Being able to understand the universal and societal impacts (environmental issues, economy, sustainability, etc.) and legal aspects of Molecular Biology and Genetics applications.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possessing sufficient knowledge required in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
2)	Being able to use the theoretical knowledge required in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
3)	Being able to apply practical skills required in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
4)	Being able to identify, define, and interpret problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
5)	Being able to select appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
6)	Being able to apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
7)	Being able to understand and interpret any process, event, phenomenon, equipment, or product.
8)	Being able to solve encountered problems using appropriate and modern methods.
9)	Being able to show interest in different disciplines outside the field for personal and professional development.
10)	Being able to select and use modern tools required for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications.
11)	Being able to effectively use information technologies for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications.
12)	Being able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, report, archive, decode and/or interpret in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
13)	Being able to take responsibility, solve unexpected complex situations, and communicate well both individually and as a team member in applications of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
14)	Being able to effectively communicate in Turkish, both orally and in writing, to plan and carry out academic studies independently or with stakeholders in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
15)	Being able to effectively communicate in at least one foreign language, both orally and in writing, to plan and carry out academic studies independently or with stakeholders in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
16)	Possessing the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.
17)	Possessing the awareness of societal, scientific, and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, dissemination, and application of data related to the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and the consciousness to protect these values.
18)	Being able to understand the universal and societal impacts (environmental issues, economy, sustainability, etc.) and legal aspects of Molecular Biology and Genetics applications.

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