Undergraduate

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