Syllabus ( MBG 437 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Biological Clocks |
| Course code: |
MBG 437 |
| Lecturer: |
Prof. Dr. Nuri ÖZTÜRK
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| ECTS credits: |
5 |
| GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
| Year, Semester: |
4, Fall |
| Level of course: |
First Cycle (Undergraduate) |
| Type of course: |
Area Elective
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| Language of instruction: |
English
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
none |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
To teach how biological rhythms are generated at the molecular level, the relationship between circadian clock and health. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Describe the biochemical mechanisms that generate biological rhythms.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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To be able to define general concepts and problems related to Molecular Biology and Genetics and to produce solutions.
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To be able to define the structure-function relationship at the molecular level in cells and organisms.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Acquire reading scientific literature with a critical eye
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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To be able to explain the genetic information flow in organisms and populations.
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To be able to work individually, make independent decisions and participate actively in multidisciplinary group studies.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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solve problems in analytical manner in basic and clinical studies involving biological clocks
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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To be able to define the structure-function relationship at the molecular level in cells and organisms.
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To be able to work individually, make independent decisions and participate actively in multidisciplinary group studies.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Basic Concepts and Terminology I |
| Week 2: |
Basic Concepts and Terminology II |
| Week 3: |
Chronicle Development of the Field |
| Week 4: |
Biological Rhythms |
| Week 5: |
Biological Rhythms in Cyanobacteria |
| Week 6: |
Biological Rhythms in Plants |
| Week 7: |
Week 6 - Biological Rhythms in Animals-Part 1 |
| Week 8: |
Midterm Exam and evaluation of the previous lectures
(The midterm includes Biological Rhythms in Animals-Part 1 and earlier lectures) |
| Week 9: |
Biological Rhythms in Animals-Part 2 |
| Week 10: |
Photolyase Enzymes and Cryptochrome Photoreceptors-Part 1 |
| Week 11: |
Photolyase Enzymes and Cryptochrome Photoreceptors-Part 2 |
| Week 12: |
The circadian clock and health |
| Week 13: |
The Circadian Clock and Human Health-1 |
| Week 14: |
The Circadian Clock and Human Health-2 |
| Week 15*: |
Drug Design, Summary-Future Perspectives |
| Week 16*: |
Final Exam |
| Textbooks and materials: |
Biological Clocks handouts |
| Recommended readings: |
Circadian Physiology,
by Roberto Refinetti,Second Edition 2005 | ISBN-10: 0849322332 |
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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| Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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| Mid-terms: |
8 |
40 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
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0 |
| Homework: |
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0 |
| Quiz: |
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0 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
60 |
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Total weight: |
(%) |
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Workload
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| Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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| Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
14 |
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| Own studies outside class: |
3 |
14 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
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0 |
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| Homework: |
0 |
0 |
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| Term project: |
0 |
0 |
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| Term project presentation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
15 |
1 |
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| Mid-term: |
3 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
15 |
1 |
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| Final exam: |
8 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
* |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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