Qualification Awarded

Students that obtain a grade point avarage of minimum 2.00 out of 4.00 and successfully complete all the courses (240 AKTS) within 8 semesters are going to be given molecular biology and genetics undergraduate degree.

Specific Admission Requirements

To have a high school degree and to succeed in the University Entrance Examination.

Qualification Requirements

Students must obtain a grade point avarage of minimum 2.00 out of 4.00 and successfully complete all the courses (240 AKTS) within 8 semesters.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is at the beginning stage in the Turkish Higher Education System. Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University and hence the Department of Molecular Biology and Geenetics is no exception to this. However, exams of exemption are organised at the start of each term at the University for courses compulsory in the curriculum, such as Foreign Languages and Basic Computing. The students who have completed the learning process for these courses on his/her own or through other means, and believe that they have achieved the learning outcomes specified are given the right to take the exemption exam. The students who achieve a passing grade from these exams are held exempt from the related course in the curriculum, and this grade is entered into the transcript of the student.

History

Molecular Biology and Genetics Department in Mugla Sıtkı Koçman University is a newly founded department and undergraduate education programme has began in 2013-2014 academic year.

Profile of the Programme

The undergraduate program aims to equip students with basic knowledge in life sciences with special emphasis on molecular biology and genetics. The education program in the first two years concentrates on basic knowledge in biology, genetics and microbiology in addition to physics, chemistry and mathematics. The last two years are dedicated to a specialized training in molecular biology, molecular cell biology and biotechnology. Theoretical courses are completed with laboratory courses with hands-on experiments. Education of all courses in this department (%100) is in Turkish.

Program Outcomes

1-	Having proficiency in basic life science and bioengineering and ability to use these proficiency in the solution of the problemes related with molecular biology and genetics.

2-	Ability to define and solve the problems in molecular biology and genetics area and also having the ability to choose appropriate techniques and analytical methods for the solution of those problems.

3-	Ability to analyze components and the progression of a biological system

4-	Ability to search the literature and data bases and other information sources to get the required data

5-	Ability to work alone or within a team and being self-confident to taking responsibilites.

6-	Ability to follow all developments in science and technology and continuously update his/her knowledge

7-	Having sense of responsibility

8-	Awareness of the results of biotechnologic and biosafety applications.

9-	Having knowledge of the problems of new century and also being aware of innovative and developing research areas

10-	Being aware of the universal and social effects of biological applications

Exam Regulations & Assesment & Grading

Midterm Exam and / or Research Project (40%) Final Exam (60%)

Graduation Requirements

Students must obtain a grade point avarage of minimum 2.00 out of 4.00 and successfully complete all the courses (240 AKTS) within 8 semesters.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Molecular Biology and Genetics Graduates have chance to find positions especially in below-listed fields: 1. Academic career in national / international universities 2. Industries making biotechnology-oriented productions 3. Clinical medicine, forensic science and pharmaceutical industry 4. Production and marketing of required materials in genetical engineering.

Access to Further Studies

There is a master of science programme as Molecular Biology and Genetics, under Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences. Graduate students who has bachelor of science degree in related departments, can apply this programme.

Mode of Study

Undergraduate

Programme Director

Prof.Dr. Reşat ÜNAL

ECTS Coordinator

Research Assist.Dr. Talip ZENGİN

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Year - 1. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
ATB1801	Atatürks Principles and Revolution History I	Required	2	0	2
BİY1801	General Biology I	Required	3	0	4
ENF1805	Use of Basic Information Technology	Required	3	0	3
FİZ1807	Genral Physics I	Required	2	0	4
KİM1803	General Chemistry I	Required	3	0	4
MAT1815	General Mathematics	Required	3	0	4
MBG1001	Biostatistics	Required	3	0	4
TDB1801	Turkish Language I	Required	2	0	2
YDB1811	English I	Required Elective	3	0	3
YDB1813	German I	Required Elective	3	0	3
YDB1815	French I	Required Elective	3	0	3

1. Year - 2. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
ATB1802	Atatürks Principles and Revolution History II	Required	2	0	2
BİY1802	General Biology II	Required	3	0	4
FİZ1808	General Physics II	Required	2	0	4
KİM1806	General Chemistry II	Required	3	0	4
MBG1002	Introduction to Molecular Biology	Required	3	0	4
MBG1004	General Biology Laboratory	Required	0	0	4
MBG1006	General Chemistry Laboratory	Required	0	0	3
TDB1802	Turkish Language II	Required	2	0	2
YDB1812	English II	Required Elective	3	0	3
YDB1814	German II	Required Elective	3	0	3
YDB1816	French II	Required Elective	3	0	3

2. Year - 1. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
KİM2803	Organic Chemistry	Required	2	0	4
MBG2001	Cell Biology	Required	4	0	5
MBG2005	Microbiology	Required	3	0	4
MBG2009	Genetics I	Required	3	0	4
MBG2011	Cell Biology Laboratory	Required	0	0	3
MBG2013	Microbiology Laboratory	Required	0	0	3
MBG2501	Microbial Technology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG2505	Introduction to Histology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG2507	Computer Applications in Molecular Biology	Elective	0	0	4
MBG2509	Industrial Applications in Molecular Microbiology	Elective	3	0	4
YDB2811	English III	Required Elective	3	0	3
YDB2813	German III	Required Elective	3	0	3
YDB2815	French III	Required Elective	3	0	3

2. Year - 2. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
EBB2906	Education psychology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG2002	Molecular Biology	Required	3	0	5
MBG2006	Molecular Microbiology	Required	3	0	4
MBG2010	Genetics II	Required	3	0	4
MBG2012	Evolutionary Biology	Required	3	0	4
MBG2014	Molecular Biology Laboratory	Required	0	0	3
MBG2016	Molecular Microbiology Laboratory	Required	0	0	3
MBG2502	Biomaterials and Biofunctions	Elective	3	0	4
MBG2504	Special Techniques in Molecular Genetics	Elective	3	0	4
MBG2506	Population Genetics	Elective	3	0	4
MBG2508	Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism	Elective	3	0	4
MS2000	MESLEK STAJI 1	Elective	20	0	4
YDB2812	English IV	Required Elective	3	0	3
YDB2814	German IV	Required Elective	3	0	3
YDB2816	French IV	Required Elective	3	0	3

3. Year - 1. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
EBB3909	Teaching Principles and Methods	Elective	3	0	4
EBB3911	Special teaching methods	Elective	3	0	4
KİM3801	Biochemistry I	Required	3	0	4
MBG3001	Molecular Technology I	Required	3	0	4
MBG3005	Physiology	Required	3	0	3
MBG3007	Biotechnology	Required	3	0	4
MBG3009	Biochemistry Laboratory I	Required	0	0	3
MBG3501	Immunology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3503	Protein Purification Techniques	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3505	Plant Gene Engineering Applications	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3507	Plant Hormones	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3509	Plant Biotechnology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3511	Basic Molecular Endocrinology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3513	Molecular Bacteriology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3515	Forensic Entomology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3517	Enzymology	Elective	3	0	4

3. Year - 2. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
EBB3904	Quantification and consideration	Elective	3	0	4
KİM3802	Biochemistry II	Required	3	0	4
MBG3002	Molecular Technologies II	Required	3	0	4
MBG3004	Developmental Biology	Required	3	0	3
MBG3006	Recombinant DNA Technology	Required	3	0	4
MBG3008	Instrumental Analysis	Required	3	0	4
MBG3010	Biochemistry Laboratory II	Required	0	0	3
MBG3502	Clinical Biochemistry	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3504	Bacteriology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3506	Industrial Technology in Molecular Biology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3508	Membrane Biology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3510	Biophysics	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3512	Molecular Neurobiology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3514	Cellular Protein Traffic	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3516	Regulation of Gene Expression	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3518	Host-Pathogen Interactions at the Molecular Level	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3520	Cryopreservation Techniques	Elective	3	0	4
MBG3522	Systematic Biology	Elective	3	0	4
MS3000	MESLEK STAJI 2	Elective	20	0	4

4. Year - 1. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
EBB4903	Classroom Management	Elective	2	0	3
EBB4907	Guidance and Special Education	Elective	3	0	4
EBB4926	TEACHING PRACTICE	Required	1	8	10
EBBB4903	Classroom Management	Elective	2	0	3
KİM4901	Fuels Technology	Elective	3	0	4
KİM4903	Organic Synthesis Mechanisms	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4001	Bioinformatics I	Required	0	0	5
MBG4003	Cell Signal Transduction	Required	3	0	4
MBG4005	Senior Thesis I	Required	0	0	4
MBG4501	Affinity Techniques	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4503	Genomics	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4505	Cytogenetics	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4507	Cancer Biology and Genetics	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4509	Virology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4511	Technical English I	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4513	Plant Tissue Culture	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4515	Animal Tissue Culture	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4517	Medical Cell Biology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4519	Behavioral Biology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4521	VOCATIONAL TRAINING (20 working days)	Elective	0	0	4
İŞL4801	Entrepreneurship	Required	4	0	5

4. Year - 2. Term

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Type	Theory	Practice	ECTS
EBB2911	INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION	Required	3	0	4
EBB3906	TEACHING TECHNOLOGIES	Required	2	0	3
MBG4002	Bioinformatics II	Required	0	0	5
MBG4004	Senior Thesis II	Required	0	0	5
MBG4502	Proteomics	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4504	Forensic Genetics	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4506	Gene Therapy	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4508	DNA Damage and Repair Mechanisms	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4510	Mutation Analysis Methods	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4512	Technical English II	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4514	Stem Cell Biology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4516	Secondary Metabolites	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4518	Genetically Modified Organisms and Biosafety	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4520	Fermentation Technology	Elective	3	0	4
MBG4522	Fundamentals of Ecology	Elective	3	0	4

Evaluation Questionnaires

Course & Program Outcomes Matrix