MEDICAL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

Course Description

The aim of this course is to improve the understanding medical biology and medical genetics. In this context, the structure of eukaryotic cell, identification of cell compartments and organelles, cell cycle, details of the cell division, mitosis and meiosis, are described. By introducing inheritance models, information is given about Mendelian Genetics and the extensions of Mendelian genetics. Drawing and analysis of the Pedigree is described. The structure and analysis of DNA, DNA replication, the organization of the DNA in chromosomes, that is, the content of the information encoded are explained. Genetic code and Transcription of DNA to RNA is explained. In addition, translation of mRNA into proteins described. DNA Mutations and DNA damage repair are described and regulation of gene expression is explained.

MEDICAL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Explain structure and biological functions of cell and its organelles.
2. 02 Define cell membrane and explain membrane transport.
3. 03 Explain structure and functions of nucleus and chromosomes.
4. 04 Explain cell division types (mitosis and meiosis).
5. 05 Describe DNA structure and its replication.
6. 06 Describe RNA structure and its transcription.
7. 07 Explains protein synthesis and post translational modifications.
8. 08 Explains mutation types and inheritance.
9. 09 Inheritance

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Molecular Biology of the Cell. Sixth Edition. Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter, editors. Garland Science: New York and Abingdon, UK. 2014
2. 02 Emery's Elements of Medical Genetics 15th Edition , Peter Turnpenny Sian Ellard. Elsevier, 2017
3. 03 Campbell N.A & Reece J.B. (9th Edition). Biology. Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
4. 04 Alberts B., et al. (sixth edition). Molecular Biology of The Cell. Publisher: GS

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Program Outcomes

1. P01 Has the theoretical and applied knowledge required by the dietitian profession
2. P02 Uses the knowledge and skills throughout the professional life, in the protection and improvement of individual, family and community health, to prevent and treat the diseases.
3. P03 Provides training and consultancy by using scientific evidence in order to increase the health level and quality of life of the society.
4. P04 Have the ability of learning, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
5. P05 Uses information technologies and specific technological equipment to the field effectively
6. P06 Maintains personal and professional development with the awareness of lifelong learning.
7. P07 Carries out its profession in accordance with in the line with ethical principles, legal framework and standards.
8. P08 Uses the professional skills in accordance with the fundamental values and culture of the population at national and international statues.
9. P09 Acts in accordance with quality management processes.
10. P10 Takes a role in research, projects and activities in collaborate with the healthcare team and other disciplines.
11. P11 Have the ability to follow information in the professional field and to communicate with colleagues by using Turkish and at least one foreign language.

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