Undergraduate

School Info

for prospective students

MBG Class of 2023

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 and genetics in addition to physics, chemistry and mathematics. The last two years are dedicated to a specialized training in molecular biology, molecular cell biology and molecular genetics, bioinformatics. Theoretical courses are completed with laboratory courses with hands-on experiments.

UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM

FIRST YEAR

Autumn Semester

Code Course Name Hours Credit ECTS
Credit
Lec. Other
CHEM 101 Principles of Chemistry I  3  4  4  6
ENG 101 English and Composition I  5  3  6
GE 100 Orientation  1  1  1
MATH 101 Calculus I  4  4  7
MBG 101 Biology I  3  4  4  7
TURK 101 Turkish I  2  2

Spring Semester

Code Course Name Hours Credit ECTS
Credit
Lec. Other
CHEM 102 Principles of Chemistry II  3  4  4  6
ENG 102 English and Composition II  5  3  6
MATH 102 Calculus II  4  4  7
MBG 102 Biology II  3  4  4  7
TURK 102 Turkish II  2  2

SECOND YEAR

Autumn Semester

Code Course Name Hours Credit ECTS
Credit
Lec. Other
CHEM 233 Principles of Organic Chemistry I  3  3  6
CS 113 Introduction to Computing for Engineers  3  4  4  7
GE 250 Collegiate Activities Program I  -  1
HIST 200 History of Turkey  4  4  8
MBG 210 Genetics  3  4  4  7
PHYS 101 General Physics I  3  3  4  6

Spring Semester

Code Course Name Hours Credit ECTS
Credit
Lec. Other
CS 114 Introduction to Programming for Engineers  3  4  4  7
GE 251 Collegiate Activities Program II  1  1
MATH 262 Statistical Methodology  3  3  6
MBG 223 Molecular Genetics  3  4  4  7
PHYS 102 General Physics II  3  3  4  6

THIRD YEAR

Autumn Semester

Code Course Name Hours Credit ECTS
Credit
Lec. Other
HUM 111 Cultures Civilizations and Ideas I  3  3  6
MBG 301 Molecular Biology of the Cell I  3  3  6
MBG 311 Biochemistry I  3  4  4  7
MBG 324 Molecular Biology of the Gene  3  4  4  7
MBG 326 Introduction to Bioinformatics  3  3  6

Spring Semester

Code Course Name Hours Credit ECTS
Credit
Lec. Other
HUM 112 Cultures Civilizations and Ideas II  3  3  6
MBG 302 Molecular Biology of the Cell II  3  4  4  7
MBG 312 Biochemistry II  3  3  6
MBG 316 Physiology  3  3  6
MBG 338 Microbiology  3  4  4  7

FOURTH YEAR

Autumn Semester

Code Course Name Hours Credit ECTS
Credit
Lec. Other
MBG 391 Summer Practice  -  9
MBG 416 Science and Ethics  3  3  6
MBG 491 Senior Project I  6  3  6
Restricted Elective  3  6
Technical Elective  3  6
Technical Elective  3  6

Spring Semester

Code Course Name Hours Credit ECTS
Credit
Lec. Other
MBG 418 Genomics  3  4  4  6
Non Technical Electives (2)  6  12
Restricted Elective  3  6
Technical Elective  3  6

RESTRICTED ELECTIVES

Code Course Name Hours Credit ECTS
Credit
Lec. Other
MBG 415 Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology  3  3  6
MBG 470 Immunology  3  3  6
MBG 471 Membrane Biology  3  3  6
MBG 472 Introduction to Stem Cells  3  3  6
MBG 473 Biomolecules, Biomaterials and Bioprocesses  3  3  6
MBG 474 Introduction to Computational Biology  3  3  6
MBG 475 Molecular Basis of Evolution  3  3  6
MBG 480 Cell Cycle and Apoptosis  3  3  6
MBG 481 Protein Chemistry  3  3  6
MBG 482 Computational Approaches to Biology  3  3  6
MBG 483 Developmental Biology  3  3  6
MBG 485 DNA Damage and Repair Mechanisms  3  3  6
MBG 487 Special Techniques in Molecular Genetics  3  3  6
MBG 488 Introduction to Human Genetics  3  3  6
MBG 489 Genetics and Biology of Cancer  3  3  6
MBG 492 Senior Project II  6  3  6

MINOR PROGRAM

MBG minor program aims to provide introductory knowledge in life sciences with the selected emphasis on Molecular Biology and Genetics. The curriculum in the minor program provides a foundation in basic areas with the following aspects; the structure and expression of genes, biochemistry of proteins, cell signaling, development, the basis of inherited diseases, molecular biology of cancer, genomics and bioinformatics. Students are required to take four fundamental courses. "Biology I and II" provide essential knowledge about molecules of the life, central dogma, DNA, RNA, proteins, organization of the cell, and embryogenesis and genetic diseases. These courses also provide an introduction to cell division and differentiation, molecular biology methods, recombinant DNA technology, and biotechnology, which help prepare the students for advanced courses. The "Principles of Genetics" course covers Mendelian genetics, theory of inheritance, genetic mapping, and population genetics topics in general. Finally, "Molecular Biology of the Cell" investigates how the molecular mechanisms, which are studied in the other courses, serve the cells. These courses will supply the knowledge for the minor candidates who will choose two advanced courses offered from our department related to their specific interests. Additional advanced courses can be selected according to the students' specific needs toward their future career. The department appoints an advisor for students in the program. All elective courses are subject to advisor approval.

Prerequisite Courses: None

CURRICULUM

Courses

Code Course Name Hours Credit ECTS
Credit
Lec. Other
MBG 101 Biology I  3  4  4  7
MBG 102 Biology II  3  4  4  7
MBG 209 Principles of Genetics  3  3  6
MBG 301 Molecular Biology of the Cell I  3  3  6
Electives (2)  6  12

ELECTIVE COURSES

Code Course Name Hours Credit ECTS
Credit
Lec. Other
MBG 316 Physiology  3  3  6
MBG 326 Introduction to Bioinformatics  3  3  6
MBG 415 Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology  3  3  6
MBG 416 Science and Ethics  3  3  6
MBG 418 Genomics  3  4  4  6
MBG 471 Membrane Biology  3  3  6
MBG 472 Introduction to Stem Cells  3  3  6
MBG 473 Biomolecules, Biomaterials and Bioprocesses  3  3  6
MBG 474 Introduction to Computational Biology  3  3  6
MBG 475 Molecular Basis of Evolution  3  3  6
MBG 480 Cell Cycle and Apoptosis  3  3  6
MBG 487 Special Techniques in Molecular Genetics  3  3  6
MBG 488 Introduction to Human Genetics  3  3  6
MBG 489 Genetics and Biology of Cancer  3  3  6