The aim of this course is to learn basic informations about genetics via crossbreeding, obtaining progeny and character analysis by using Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism. At the same time, the genetic basis of blood types and karyotyping will be teached in this lecture.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
MBG301 Genetics
Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Alp Ayan, Research Assistant Dr. Sinan Meriç
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
Not determined
Office Hour(s)
Everyday, MOBIGEN building, Atakoy Campus, 4349
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Laboratory, discussion
Principle Sources
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Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Investigation on Drosophila melanogaster and learning the production techniques
Laboratory
2. Week
Obtaining virgin females from Drosophila melanogaster (continues during the week)
Laboratory
3. Week
Crossbreeding between Drosophila melanogaster
Laboratory
4. Week
Removing of the parents from the vials and genetic problems about this issues
Laboratory
5. Week
Investigation on F1 progeny
Laboratory
6. Week
Obtaining virgin females from F1 progeny
Laboratory
7. Week
Mid term exam
Analysis and synthesis
8. Week
Crossbreeding for F2 progeny and genetic problems about this issue
Laboratory
9. Week
Removing of the parents from the vials
Laboratory
10. Week
Investigation on F2 progeny
Laboratory
11. Week
Human heterochromatin apparatus
Laboratory
12. Week
Blood types
Laboratory, modelling
13. Week
Karyotype analysis
Laboratory, modelling
14. Week
Genetic problems
Analysis
15. Week
Final exam
Analysis, synthesis
16. Week
Final exam
Analysis, synthesis
17. Week
Final exam
Analysis, synthesis
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
20
Project(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To apply all knowledge about basic sciences such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology to all problems in molecular biology and genetics
PO-2
To be able to identify, model and produce solutions against to problems related to molecular biology and genetics
PO-3
To start a procedure, proceed and finalize about determined problem by using analytical techniques
PO-4
To be able to understand all knowledge about living organisms which is main subject of molecular biology and genetics
PO-5
To contribute scientific research and development and add further information
PO-6
To be able to analyze data, design an experiment and proceed and annoate the results
PO-7
To be able to use current techniques and analysis methods in molecular biology and genetics
PO-8
To be able to be a part of a team in disciplinary or multidisciplinary, national or international public problems focused projects and use at least one foreign language for vocational purposes
PO-9
To be able to behave individually, take initiative and creativity skills
PO-10
To communicate briefly and clear using oral or written presentation skills to present individual working performance and independent decisions
PO-11
To carry responsibility to vocational and ethical issues
PO-12
To be aware about quality assessment
PO-13
To adopt in principle the importance of life-learning subject and graduate self-development by following new literature about field and apply current knowledge
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To obtain F1 and F2 progenies
LO-2
To learn the genetic basis of blood types
LO-3
To have ability to make karyotyping
LO-4
To grow Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism in laboratory conditions
LO-5
To able to make crossbreeding of desired species of D.melanogaster under controlled conditions
