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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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• Syllabus
• Introduction of molecular Cell Biology
• Themes in the study of life
• The theory of natural selection
• Study types in life sciences |
Lecture notes and powerpoint presentation |
2) |
• Discuss the specific properties of extracellular matrix
• Describe the components of extracellular matrix: proteoglycans, fibrous proteins, other as fibronectin and laminin
• Describe the cell adhesion to extracellular matrix
• Discuss the cell adhesion molecules
• Describe the diseases related with cell adhesion |
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3) |
• Describe the biological membranes.
• Explain the functions of biological membranes.
• Define the membrane components: lipid, protein and carbonhydrates |
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4) |
• Describe the cytoskeleton
• Explain the members of cytoskeleton: microfilaments, intermediate filaments and microtubules
• Discuss the differences between the members of cytoskeleton
• Explain the abnormalities related with cytoskeleton
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5) |
• Describe the organelles: Nucleus, ER, ribosomes, golgi apparatus, lysosomes, mitochondria, vacuoles, cilia and flagella, cell wall, plastids, central vacuole
• Define the works organelles do
• Discuss the compression between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
• Discuss the differences between plant and animal cells |
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• Describe the transport from cell membrane
• Explain the transport types: passive diffusion, active&co-transport,
• Define membrane selectivity
• Discuss the intracellular transport |
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7) |
• Describe the cell cycle
• Explain the cell cycle phases: G0 phase, interphase and mitotic phase
• Discuss the molecules and enzymes that involved in specific phases and specific replication processes
• Define cell division types: meiosis and mitosis
• Discuss the differences between meiosis and mitosis
• Discuss the differences between plant and animal cell divisions
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8) |
Midterm I |
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9) |
• Describe the cell cycle regulation
• Define main regulators of cell cycle: cyclins, cyclin-dependent kinases, cell cycle inhibitors
• Explain the phases that cell cycle regulators affect
• Discuss the anomalies related with cell cycle regulation |
Lecture notes and powerpoint presentation |
10) |
• Define photosynthesis
• Describe the history of photosynthesis studies
• Discuss the evolutionary history of photosynthesis
• Defined cell compartments that photosynthesis steps take place
• Describe C3, C4 and CAM plants and discuss the differences between them
• Describe the factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis |
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11) |
Midterm II |
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12) |
• Describe the ATP synthesis
• Describe the cellular respiration
• Define glycolysis
• Define aerobic and anaerobic respirations
• Define lactic acid and ethyl alcohol respiration |
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13) |
• Describe aerobic cellular respiration
• Define the steps of cellular respiration: glycolysis, krebs cycle and electron transport system
• Compare the differences between aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration
• Types of phosphorylations: oxidative and substrate level
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14) |
• Discuss the cell internet
• Define the evolution of cell signaling
• Describe the local and long distance signaling
• Define the stages of cell signaling |
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15) |
Final Exam |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Lecture notes and power point presentations
Hardin, J., Bertoni, G., Kleinsmith, L. J., & Becker, W. M. (2012). Becker's world of the cell (8th ed.). Boston: Benjamin Cummings.
Campbell Biology (10th Edition), by Jane B. Reecee, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson, ISBN-13: 978-0321775658 ISBN-10: 0321775651 Edition: 10th |
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Lecture notes and power point presentations
Hardin, J., Bertoni, G., Kleinsmith, L. J., & Becker, W. M. (2012). Becker's world of the cell (8th ed.). Boston: Benjamin Cummings.
Campbell Biology (10th Edition), by Jane B. Reecee, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson, ISBN-13: 978-0321775658 ISBN-10: 0321775651 Edition: 10th |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. |
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The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.) |
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Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. |
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Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. |
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The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill. |
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Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. |
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Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal. |
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Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications. |
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Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development. |
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Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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