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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Midwifery
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
02251043 Genetic 3 Autumn 5 2+0+0 5 5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) -
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
In the course content; cell cycle and genetic control, cytogenetics, population genetics, developmental genetics, epigenetics, nutrigenetics, mutagenesis, mitosis, meiosis, Mendelian genetics, deviations from Mendelian genetics, bacterial genetics, gene linkage, sex determination, spot and chromosome mutations are explained.
Objectives of the Course
t is to illuminate the causes of DNA replication, protein synthesis, mutations, the similarities and differences between parents and their offspring, to reveal the structures (genes) that determine the appearance of organisms and how they work in an order.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Can use theoretical and applied knowledge in basic sciences and midwifery-related fields for culturally appropriate care for the needs of women, newborns, families and society. 2
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Gains knowledge about profession-specific genetic science. P.1.21 1,6
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 History of genetics
2 Cytological basis of genetics (nucleus and chromosomes)
3 Cell divisions (mitosis) and meiosis) genetic importance and cell cycle
4 Genotype-phenotype relationship (gene and other important concepts)
5 Mendel's studies and Mendel's laws
6 Deviations from Mendelian ratios; interactions between alleles of different genes
7 Activity of genes and their degree of activity
8 Midterm Exam
9 Crossover and gene mapping
10 Determination of sex and sex chromosomes
11 Chromosome mutations
12 Chromosome mutations
13 Genetics and cancer
14 Genetics and application areas in Turkey
Textbook or Material
Resources Arslantürk, Y., Pınar, G. (2020). Hemşirelerin genetik danışmanlık rollerine ilişkin farkındalık ve yetkinliklerinin belirlenmesi. Sağlık ve Yaşam Bilimleri Dergisi, 2(2), 49-56.
Kurt, G., Tarus, H. A. (2022). Genetik Hastalıklar ve Anomaliler. Histopatoloji, 91.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework 2 30 (%)
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 30 (%)
Final Exam 1 40 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 2 28
Midterms 1 16 16
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 2 24 48
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 16 16
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 136
Total Work Load / 30 4,53
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1
O1 Gains knowledge about profession-specific genetic science. 2