Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik Lisans Diploması

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The aim of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics is to train Molecular Biology and Genetics graduates who have learned the concepts of theoretical and applied molecular biology and genetics, can conduct quality scientific research at international level, can question, can develop independent projects, can adapt to technological developments, have ethical values ​​and environmental awareness, are enterprising, versatile and competent in their fields.

The program carries out its education and training activities in the form of formal or distance education. In the program, theoretical courses are taught in technology-supported environments, and laboratory courses are carried out for eight semesters in modern laboratories equipped to meet the needs of the field under the guidance of competent faculty members.

Our students do a mandatory internship in the summer term at the end of their third year in order to be ready for all kinds of business sectors where “Molecular Biology and Genetics Department” graduates can work and to provide them with experience in the fields they want to work in after graduating from school. Our students do their mandatory internship for 30 working days in universities, science, medicine, agriculture, pharmacy and veterinary faculties, as well as in the public sector; research institutes, research-development and quality control units in pharmaceutical and food industries, hospitals, private analysis laboratories, criminal laboratories, R&D and quality control laboratories of private institutions and in vitro fertilization units.

In their fourth year, our students participate in research in the research laboratories within our department for 2 semesters within the scope of the "Research Project" coded MG4201 that they receive. Our students actively take part in all stages of scientific research on their own with these studies that include scanning the literature on the subject of the study, creating and/or developing the theoretical infrastructure, determining the experimental study conditions if any and creating experimental setups, teaching the methods of setting up controlled experiments, statistically evaluating the results obtained if necessary and teaching the ways of writing the thesis.

• Students gain and use advanced knowledge and understanding that are supported by textbooks, application tools and other scientific resources that include the most up-to-date information in the field of molecular biology and genetics, which are built on the competencies gained in secondary education.

• Students can integrate the knowledge and skills they gain from molecular biology and genetics courses and apply them to theoretical and applied fields and gain information appropriate to their own areas of interest.

• Students gain practical skills in basic molecular biology and genetics techniques.

• Students can take responsibility and produce solutions for unexpected complex situations that they may encounter in applications in the field of molecular biology and genetics, individually and as a team member.

• Students gain the competence to plan academic studies to be carried out in the field of molecular biology and genetics and to carry them out independently or in partnership with their stakeholders.

• Students gain the ability to statistically evaluate and interpret data obtained in the field of molecular biology and genetics.

• Students gain a foreign language knowledge at a level that will enable them to follow information in the field of molecular biology and genetics and to communicate with their colleagues.

• Students can use computer technologies to analyze scientific data and obtain information.

• Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, and have the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew themselves.

• Students evaluate events in nature and society with an environmentalist understanding and gain the ability to inform and guide society in this regard.

• Students acquire professional knowledge and skills that are appropriate for the expectations of their future employers.

• Students gain awareness of social, scientific, and ethical values ​​and the protection of these values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing, and implementing data related to molecular biology and genetics.

• Students can evaluate and understand the advantages and limitations of technological platforms related to life sciences, including genomics, genetic engineering, and biotechnology.

• Students gain sufficient awareness of quality management and processes, environmental protection, and occupational health and safety.

Has advanced level of the following key competencies:

1. Literacy competency

2. Multilingual competency

3. Mathematical competency and competency in science, technology and engineering

4. Digital competency

5. Personal, social and learning to learn competency

6. Citizenship competency

7. Entrepreneurial competency

8. Cultural awareness and expression competency

Measurement and evaluation methods; exam types and their contribution to the course grade are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Different methods such as homework, project, application, midterm and final exam are used in measurement and evaluation. Systems based on letters or grades are used in the evaluation of student success. The contribution of in-semester evaluations to the success grade is calculated as 40%, and the contribution of final evaluations to the success grade is calculated as 60%. The success grade of a course is converted into one of the letter grades in the table below according to the principles determined by the Senate:

Success Grade                  Coefficient           SCORES (over 100)                                                             

          AA                           4,00                     100-90

          BA                           3,50                     85-89

          BB                           3,00                     80-84

          CB                           2,50                     70-79

          CC                           2,00                     60-69

          DC                           1,50                     55-59

          DD                           1,00                     45-54

           FF                           0,00                     44 and below

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In order to supervise the quality of higher education programmes;

YÖK is responsible of planning, organising, managing and supervising higher education institution's educational and other activities. ·YÖK prepares "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" within its own criteria and publishes these reports annually. YÖK prepares reports that include qualitative and quantitative evaluations of higher education institutions in accordance with these annual reports and shares them with general public.

The "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions, is published by YÖK annually. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations made for foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to "Procedures and Principles for Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programmes":

1. Establishment and Approval of Curricula 
   1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required to open undergraduate programmes in higher education institutions.
   2. IIn higher education institutions, the curriculum of undergraduate programmes and the learning outcomes each program will bring to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.
   3.  After the curriculum of National Core Education Programmes is accepted by the relevant Deans Council, it is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK.
2.  Assessment and Evaluation: How to measure and evaluate the learning outcomes that each undergraduate programme will bring to the student is carried out in accordance with the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK.
3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programmes who successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive an undergraduate diploma.
4. Self Evaluation-External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter the "Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions. In addition, the accreditation decisions made by the accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also show that the quality of programmes' qualifications is assured. YÖKAK carries out regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with its legislation.

Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Curriculums of Science, Literature, Science-Literature, Language and History-Geography Faculties (FEDEK)

Accreditation Start - End Date: 30.03.2019 - 30.09.2024

• Having graduated from secondary education institutions or foreign secondary education institutions whose equivalence is approved by the Ministry of National Education and meeting the conditions of admission to the undergraduate programs of higher education institutions.
• Having been placed in the relevant undergraduate program of the higher education institution as a result of the central examination held by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM), the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK.
• Having been placed in undergraduate programs that are the continuation of the fields they have completed in higher education institutions for associate degree graduates as a result of the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS), the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK and conducted by ÖSYM.

• Postgraduate Education Opportunities: Graduates with a bachelor's degree can apply to the master's programs offered by the university's Molecular Biology and Genetics Department.
• Double Major Program: Students have the opportunity to receive two different bachelor's degrees simultaneously by participating in the double major programs offered by the university. In this way, they can deepen in a field other than their major.
• They can become teachers by receiving pedagogical formation.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transferring Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs to Undergraduate Education

2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

Qualification is continuous