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Syllabus ( MBG 627 )


   Basic information
Course title: Biological Clocks
Course code: MBG 627
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Nuri ÖZTÜRK
ECTS credits: 7.5
GTU credits: 3 (3+0+0)
Year, Semester: 1/2, Fall
Level of course: Second Cycle (Master's)
Type of course: Area Elective
Language of instruction: English
Mode of delivery: Face to face
Pre- and co-requisites: none
Professional practice: No
Purpose of the course: To teach how biological rhythms are generated and regulated at the molecular, cellular and systems levels, and its involvement in health.
   Learning outcomes Up

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the molecules, cells, and systems that generate biological rhythms.

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Biology

    Method of assessment

    1. Written exam
    2. Seminar/presentation
  2. Acquire reading scientific literature with a critical eye

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge.

    Method of assessment

    1. Seminar/presentation
  3. Solve analytical problems in basic and clinical research involving the biological rhythms.

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Ability to work independently and take responsibility
    2. Acquire scientific knowledge and work independently,

    Method of assessment

    1. Written exam
    2. Seminar/presentation
   Contents Up
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: 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
  * Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
Assessment Up
Method of assessment Week number Weight (%)
Mid-terms: 8 40
Other in-term studies: 0
Project: 0
Homework: 0
Quiz: 0
Final exam: 16 60
  Total weight:
(%)
   Workload Up
Activity Duration (Hours per week) Total number of weeks Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching): 3 15
Own studies outside class: 6 16
Practice, Recitation: 0 0
Homework: 0 0
Term project: 0 0
Term project presentation: 0 10
Quiz: 0 0
Own study for mid-term exam: 10 1
Mid-term: 3 3
Personal studies for final exam: 10 3
Final exam: 3 1
    Total workload:
    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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