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 |
6.5 |
MBG 102
| Biology II |
3 |
4 |
4 |
6.5 |
MBG 209
| Principles of Genetics |
3 |
|
3 |
5 |
MBG 301
| Molecular Biology of the Cell I |
3 |
|
3 |
5 |
| Electives (2) |
|
|
6 |
- |
|