At the end of this course, the students; 1) Will be able to discuss about genetically modified organisms, 2) Will be able to understand importance of organ donation, 3) Will be able to understand removal of toxic substance in environment using microorganisms, 4) Will be able to learn chemical matters and biological effects, 5) Will be able to know usage of nanotechnology in biology, 6) Will be able to learn biological sensors, genetic copying.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
This course is designed to provide an introduction to physics and its applications in the life sciences. Hopefully
you will not only learn a good deal of physics but also see its utility in a myriad of biological and medical
applications. Throughout the course examples from life sciences will illustrate the physics. This term we'll study
mechanics, which is the science of mass and motion, fluids, waves, sound and thermodynamics. The course
continues with electricity and electrical currents, magnetism and their connection in the subject of
electromagnetism. After that we will spend several weeks on optics, then briefly study special relativity, and
conclude with several weeks studying quantum mechanics and some nuclear physics. We'll make numerous
connections with the life sciences, including such applications as electrophoresis and electrical forces in
molecular biology, membrane electrical properties, nerves, modern light and electron microscopy, CT and MRI
scans, lasers and their medical applications, radioisotopes in nuclear medicine, etc.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Genetically modified organisms (GMO)
2nd Week
Stem cell Technology
3rd Week
Organ transports and importance of organ donation
4th Week
Importance of biology in terms of community, science and technology
5th Week
Developed processes of drugs and cosmetic products and effects in environment.
6th Week
Removal of toxic substance in environment using microorganisms.
7th Week
Prepared food, preparation processes and risks.
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Chemical matters (drugs, dyes, detergants) and biological effects.
10th Week
Organisms in near environments ( single cells, home mites, insects).
11th Week
Biological sensors.
12th Week
Genetic copying.
13th Week
Usage of nanotechnology in biology.
14th Week
Bioinformatics
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Topal Ş., 2006. Biyogüvenlik ve Biyoteknoloji Rifkin J. Biyoteknoloji Yüzyılı ,Genlerden Yararlanma ve Dünyayı Yeniden Kurma Evrim Yayınları Öner M., 1988, İleri Endüstriyel Mikrobiyoloji Ders Notları Gündüz T., 1994, Çevre Sorunları
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
20
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30
ECTS Credits of the Course
4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
