TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Master's Degree With Thesis
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	10
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn prokaryotic and eukaryotic model organisms used in researches in molecular biology and genetics and understand their characteristic features. 2) Learn the biological events in model organisms. 3) Learn the usage areas of model organisms 4) Learn and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of model organisms use in researches
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	General Biology
COURSE DEFINITION	In this course, the students learn prokaryotic and eukaryotic model organisms used in molecular biology and genetics researches; comprehend their characteristic features by explaining specific biological events; have an idea about the use of model organisms in various diseases, basic researches and drug discovery; analyze the advantages and disadvantages of model organisms in experimental research.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week The definiton of model organism and their general characteristics 2nd Week Viruses 3rd Week Prokaryotic model organisms 4th Week Eukaryotic model organisms 5th Week Invertebrates 6th Week Vertebrates 7th Week Transgenic model organisms 8th Week Midterm Exam 9th Week Use of Model Organisms in Various Diseases 10th Week Model organisms in cancer research 11th Week Experimental research methods with model organisms 12th Week Model organisms in drug discovery 13th Week The importance of model organisms in industry 14th Week Student presentations
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Molecular biology of the gene, Baker, T. A., Bell, S. P., Gann, A., Levine, M., & Losick, R. (2008) San Francisco, CA, USA:Pearson/Benjamin Cummings. Fundamental Molecular Biology, Lizabeth A. Allison. (2007). Blackwell, Malden, MA.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Presentation,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 30 Assignment 1 20 Presentation of Article 1 10 Total(%) 60 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 3 3 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work Preparation for Final exam 1 70 70 Course hours 13 3 39 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 60 60 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 3 3 Homework 1 50 50 Presentation (including preperation) 2 40 80 Take-home Total Workload 305 Total Workload / 30 10,16 ECTS Credits of the Course 10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No