DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS (ENGLISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code: 1414002044
Ders İsmi: Introduction to Bioinformatics
Ders Yarıyılı: Fall
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 2 3 5
Language of instruction: EN
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Ayla ARSLAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Ayla ARSLAN
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to teach understanding of the informatic techniques used in the interpretation and organization of the data from biological databases.
Course Content: Bioinformatics concept and its applications, information theory, collection of data, its manipulation and allocation, creation of a database and its usage, analysis of protein and nucleotide databases, primer design, interpretation of nucleotide sequence analysis results.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students will learn the usage of bioinformatics.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Students will understand the collection and processing data.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Students will be able to use biological databases.
Learning Competence
1) Students will have knowledge on the interpretation of the sequence analysis results.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Bioinformatics concept Introduction to Bioinformatics, Arthur M. Lesk, Oxford University Press, New York, 2002.
2) Uses of bioinformatics Introduction to Bioinformatics, Arthur M. Lesk, Oxford University Press, New York, 2002
3) Information theory Introduction to Bioinformatics, Arthur M. Lesk, Oxford University Press, New York, 2002
4) Collecting and processing information Introduction to Bioinformatics, Arthur M. Lesk, Oxford University Press, New York, 2002
5) Collecting and processing information Introduction to Bioinformatics, Arthur M. Lesk, Oxford University Press, New York, 2002
6) Sharing the information Introduction to Bioinformatics, Arthur M. Lesk, Oxford University Press, New York, 2002
7) Creating and using databases Introduction to Bioinformatics, Arthur M. Lesk, Oxford University Press, New York, 2002
8) Midterm exam
9) Nucleic acid and protein biochemistry Introduction to Bioinformatics, Arthur M. Lesk, Oxford University Press, New York, 2002
10) Nucleic acid and protein biochemistry Introduction to Bioinformatics, Arthur M. Lesk, Oxford University Press, New York, 2002
11) Analysis of nucleic acid databases Introduction to Bioinformatics, Arthur M. Lesk, Oxford University Press, New York, 2002
12) Analysis of nucleic acid databases Introduction to Bioinformatics, Arthur M. Lesk, Oxford University Press, New York, 2002
13) Primer design Introduction to Bioinformatics, Arthur M. Lesk, Oxford University Press, New York, 2002
13) Primer design Introduction to Bioinformatics, Arthur M. Lesk, Oxford University Press, New York, 2002
14) interpretation of nucleotide sequence analysis results. Introduction to Bioinformatics, Arthur M. Lesk, Oxford University Press, New York, 2002
15) Semester subject review
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Introduction to Bioinformatics, Arthur M. Lesk, Oxford University Press, New York, 2002.
Bioinformatics : A Practical Approach, Shui Qing Ye, Chapman and Hall/CRC, London, 2007.
Bioinformatics, ed. Jonathan M. Keith, Humana press, London, 2008.
References: Introduction to Bioinformatics, Arthur M. Lesk, Oxford University Press, New York, 2002.
Bioinformatics : A Practical Approach, Shui Qing Ye, Chapman and Hall/CRC, London, 2007.
Bioinformatics, ed. Jonathan M. Keith, Humana press, London, 2008.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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Program Outcomes
1) PÇ 1.1) To have sufficient knowledge required by the field of molecular biology and genetics
2) PO 1.2) To be able to use the theoretical knowledge required by the field of molecular biology and genetics
3) PO 1.3) To be able to apply the skills required by the field of molecular biology and genetics in the field
4) PO 2.1) To be able to identify, define and interpret the problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
5) PO 2.2) To be able to select appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
6) PO 2.3) To be able to apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
7) PO 3.1) To be able to understand and interpret any process, event, phenomenon, equipment or product
8) PO 3.2) To be able to solve the problems encountered with appropriate and contemporary methods
9) PO 4.) To be able to show interest in different disciplines outside the field for personal and professional development
10) PO 5.1) To be able to select and use modern tools necessary for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications
11) PO 5.2)To be able to use information technologies effectively for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications
12) PO 6) To be able to design, experiment, field study, data collection, data analysis, reporting, archiving, text solving and/or interpretation in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
13) PO 7) To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member, to produce solutions and to communicate well in unexpected complex situations that may be encountered in applications in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
14) PO 8.1) To be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in Turkish in order to plan academic studies in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to carry out them independently or jointly with stakeholders
15) PO 8.2) To be able to communicate orally and in writing in at least one foreign language in order to plan academic studies in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to conduct them independently or jointly with stakeholders
16) PO 9) To have the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, to have the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to have the ability to constantly renew oneself.
17) PO 10) To have social, scientific, ethical values and awareness of protecting these values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing and applying data related to the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
18) PO 11) To be able to comprehend the universal and social effects of Molecular Biology and Genetics applications (environmental problems, economy, sustainability, etc.) and legal aspects

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) PÇ 1.1) To have sufficient knowledge required by the field of molecular biology and genetics
2) PO 1.2) To be able to use the theoretical knowledge required by the field of molecular biology and genetics
3) PO 1.3) To be able to apply the skills required by the field of molecular biology and genetics in the field
4) PO 2.1) To be able to identify, define and interpret the problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
5) PO 2.2) To be able to select appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
6) PO 2.3) To be able to apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
7) PO 3.1) To be able to understand and interpret any process, event, phenomenon, equipment or product
8) PO 3.2) To be able to solve the problems encountered with appropriate and contemporary methods
9) PO 4.) To be able to show interest in different disciplines outside the field for personal and professional development
10) PO 5.1) To be able to select and use modern tools necessary for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications
11) PO 5.2)To be able to use information technologies effectively for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications
12) PO 6) To be able to design, experiment, field study, data collection, data analysis, reporting, archiving, text solving and/or interpretation in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
13) PO 7) To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member, to produce solutions and to communicate well in unexpected complex situations that may be encountered in applications in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
14) PO 8.1) To be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in Turkish in order to plan academic studies in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to carry out them independently or jointly with stakeholders
15) PO 8.2) To be able to communicate orally and in writing in at least one foreign language in order to plan academic studies in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to conduct them independently or jointly with stakeholders
16) PO 9) To have the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, to have the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to have the ability to constantly renew oneself.
17) PO 10) To have social, scientific, ethical values and awareness of protecting these values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing and applying data related to the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
18) PO 11) To be able to comprehend the universal and social effects of Molecular Biology and Genetics applications (environmental problems, economy, sustainability, etc.) and legal aspects

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Alan Çalışması
Akran Değerlendirmesi
Anlatım
Course
Homework

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
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 13 2 26
Laboratory 13 2 26
Application 15 2 30
Study Hours Out of Class 15 2 30
Homework Assignments 10 2 20
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 136