Molecular Biology and Genetics
General Description
Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics was founded in 2011 within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Master´s level education within the department has been available since 2013. The undergraduate program begin to accept students in fall semester of 2014. The course load and course content of the undergraduate and postgraduate programs of the Molecular Biology and Genetics department were modeled after the programs of world´s leading universities. The program includes applied education as well as up-to-date theoretical knowledge in Molecular Biology and Genetics in a manner that will allow students to successfully apply the techniques of the discipline and be accomplished researchers in their areas. Through worldwide student and academician exchange schemes, projects concerning education and research are conducted in partnership with other Molecular Biology and Genetics departments in Turkey and abroad.
The undergraduate degree program in Molecular Biology and Genetics is based on 240 ECTS credits of achievement. Successful graduates of the program, who complete the program requirements, are awarded with a bachelor´s degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics.
First Cycle
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Specific Admission Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must satisfy the University´s General Entrance Requirements.
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Specific arrangements for the recognition of prior learning
The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations
In order to obtain a B.Sc. degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics, students must accumulate 240 ECTS credits and successfully complete all of the core and optional courses. To pass the program, candidates must score average cumulative GPA scores of at least 2.00 over 4.00 points.
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Profile of The Programme
Undergraduate program in Molecular Biology and Genetics is a full-time program that comprises a 4 year long curriculum. Compulsory core modules in the first year are basics of Molecular Biology and Genetics, General Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. The second and third years consist of core and elective molecular biology and genetics courses. While organizing the curriculum of the undergraduate program, international standards have been upheld. All of the fourth year courses are electives. Students who complete the Molecular Biology and Genetics undergraduate program will receive a B.Sc. degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics and the title of "Biologist," and are entitled to continue with their studies to gain M.Sc. and PhD degrees at the related institutes in Turkey and abroad. The purpose of the program is to train expert molecular biologists who have grasped the current knowledge and techniques, and acquired research experience in the areas of “Molecular Biology and Genetics”, who are able to produce permanent solutions to current problems using their knowledge in the area, and who are able to serve different sectors.
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Key Learning Outcomes & Classified & Comparative
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Knowns the basic structure of the cell
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Knows the genome structure and organization in different organisms
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Has the knowledge on the molecular structure of genes and their regulations
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Has the knowledge on the basic concepts in Omics science
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Has the knowledge on the application of molecular biology and genetics in biotechnology and genetic engineering
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Has the knowledge on the application of Computational Biology in molecular genetics
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Has the knowledge on the basic concepts in bioinformatics and its applications in molecular biology and genetics
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Applies the skills acquired in genetics and cell technologies to solve the problems encountered throughout the country.
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Applies the skills acquared in genetics and cell technologies while taking into account the universal scientific ethics.
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Improves the skills in genetics and cell technologies according to the principle of lifelong learning.
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates of the Molecular Biology and Genetics undergraduate program may be employed as expert molecular biologists in the R&D, quality control or analysis departments of private establishments that serve in industries such as agriculture, pharmaceutical, food, etc. Those who fulfill the requirements (such as the KPSS exam) may also work in government organizations. Graduates of the Molecular Biology and Genetic undergraduate program can be employed as teacher in high schools. Furthermore, graduates may continue with their studies in the M.Sc. and PhD programs in Turkey and abroad.
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Access to Further Studies
Graduates, upon successful acquisition of the undergraduate degree, can enter graduate programs as M.Sc. and PhD candidates with the condition of having the minimum required scores in the ALES and foreign language (such as UDS, TOEFL, IELTS, KPDS, etc.) examinations.
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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Attendance to at least 70% of theoretical courses and at least 80% of practical lab work is mandatory. Those who fulfill the attendance requirement may take the final exam. Students are subjected to at least one midterm and one final exam for each course. Both midterm and final exam contributions are 50% to the final grade. The marks from homework, lab exams, quizzes, etc. can contribute to the midterm score. All exams are evaluated over 100 points. In order to be successful in the undergraduate program, students must score at least 40 points in the final exam. Students who receive one of these grades are considered successful: AA, BA, BB, CB and CC. However, for the students with an overall GPA of at least 2.00, DC and DD grades are treated as conditional passes.
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Graduation Requirements
To complete this program successfully, it is required to pass the core and optional courses of 240 ECTS and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA score of at least 2.00 over 4.00 points.
Full-Time
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Address and Contact Details
Program başkanı ve koordinatörü:
Prof.Dr. Aydın TÜRKEÇ,
Bursa Uludag Üniversitesi, Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi,
Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik Bölümü,
16059-Bursa.
E-posta: mbgenetik@uludag.edu.tr
Tel: (0224) 294 2861
Faks: (0224) 294 1898
Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics consists of two professors, four assistant professors, and a research assistant. There are three divisions, namely “Molecular genetics” “Molecular cell biology” and "Bioinformatics and Computational Biology" inside the department. Students of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics are able to carry out their research in four different research labs that are equipped and available for research in all areas of molecular biology and genetics. These are Molecular Microbiology, Plant Molecular Biology, and Human Genetics, and cancer biology research labs. Undergraduate students are able to participate in research projects under the guidance of the faculty.
| 1. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| FZK1083 |
PHYSICS I |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| FZK1583 |
PHYSICS I LABORATORY |
Compulsory |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| KIM1035 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| KIM1065 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY |
Compulsory |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| MAT1083 |
MATHEMATICS |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG1001 |
GENERAL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY I |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG1051 |
GENERAL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY I |
Compulsory |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| ATA101 |
ATATURK'S PRINCIPALS AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTIONS I |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| TUD101 |
TURKISH LANGUAGE I |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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2 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 2. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| FZK1084 |
PHYSICS II |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| FZK1584 |
PHYSICS II LABORATORY |
Compulsory |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| KIM1066 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY |
Compulsory |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| KMY1036 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| MBG1002 |
GENERAL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY II |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG1004 |
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG1052 |
GENERAL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY II |
Compulsory |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| ATA102 |
ATATURK'S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTIONS II |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| TUD102 |
TURKISH LANGUAGE II |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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2 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 3. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| KIM2433 |
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| KIM2463 |
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY |
Compulsory |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| MBG2001 |
MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG2003 |
GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG2005 |
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG2007 |
COMPUTATIONAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY |
Compulsory |
2 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG2051 |
MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY LABORATORY |
Compulsory |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| MBG2053 |
BASIC MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY |
Compulsory |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Total |
|
30 |
| 4. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| MBG2002 |
MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG2004 |
BIOSTATISTICS |
Compulsory |
2 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG2006 |
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES |
Compulsory |
2 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG2008 |
GENETICS |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG2010 |
CHEMISTRY OF BIOMOLECULES |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| MBG2058 |
GENETICS LABORATORY |
Compulsory |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 5. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| MBG3001 |
MOLECULAR GENETICS |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG3003 |
BIOINFORMATICS |
Compulsory |
2 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG3005 |
BIOCHEMISTRY I |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG3051 |
MOLECULAR GENETICS LABORATORY |
Compulsory |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| MBG3055 |
BIOCHEMISTRY I LABORATORY |
Compulsory |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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9 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 6. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| MBG3002 |
POPULATION GENETICS |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG3004 |
BIOCHEMISTRY II |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG3006 |
GENETIC ENGINEERING |
Compulsory |
2 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG3008 |
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG3010 |
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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7 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 1. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| YAD101 |
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (ENGLISH) - I |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| YAD101 |
FOREIGN LANGUAGE I |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| 2. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| YAD102 |
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (ENGLISH) - II |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| YAD102 |
FOREIGN LANGUAGE II |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| 5. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| ARK0524 |
ROMAN MYTHOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| ARK0525 |
GREEK MYTHOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| ARK0526 |
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF KNOWLEDGE |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| ARK0527 |
ROMAN EMPERORS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| ARK0529 |
ROMAN ARCHAEOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| ARK0541 |
ANCIENT CITIES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| BYL0510 |
LIFE IN LAKES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| BYL0515 |
BIOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL EVOLUTION |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| BYL0516 |
BIOCHEMISTRY APPLICATION |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| BYL0517 |
BEHAVIOURAL GENETICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| BYL0518 |
GENETICS AND THE BASIS OF DOMESTICATION |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| BYL0521 |
HEALTH AND BIOCHEMISTRY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| BYL0522 |
PLANT BREEDING TECHNIQUES |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| BYL0525 |
PARK AND FOREST TREES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| BYL0527 |
BIOLOGY OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| BYL0531 |
TISSUE BIOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| COG0501 |
TURKISH WORLD GEOGRAPHY |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| COG0502 |
POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| COG0503 |
ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS AND GEOGRAPHY |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| COG0504 |
MIDDLE EAST GEOGRAPHY |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| FLS0515 |
HUMAN RIGHTS AND ETHICS I |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| FZK0508 |
HISTORY OF NATURAL PHILOSOPHY |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| ISL3008 |
ENTER PRISTING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| KIM0502 |
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| KIM0505 |
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY IN TURKEY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| KIM0508 |
THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| KMY0501 |
CHEMISTRY AND SOCIETY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| SAT0501 |
ANATOLIAN ART I |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| SAT0504 |
ANATOLIAN ART II |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| SAT0505 |
ISTANBUL THROUGH THE AGES |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| SAT0508 |
FROM SHELTER TO CITY: SETTLEMENT HISTORY |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| SAT0509 |
OTTOMAN ARCHITECTURE IN ANATOLIA I |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| SAT0510 |
OTTOMAN ARCHITECTURE IN ANATOLIA II |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| SAT0517 |
INTRODUCTION OF NUMISMATIC I |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| SAT0518 |
INTRODUCTION OF NUMISMATIC II |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| TDE0501 |
CURRENT LANGUAGE PROBLEMS |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| TDE0509 |
LITERATURE AND LIFE |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| TDE0512 |
LITERATURE AND COMMUNICATION |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| TRH0502 |
MODERN HISTORY OF CENTRAL ASIA |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| TRH0503 |
HISTORY OF TURKISH SUFISM |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| TRH0503 |
TURKISH THEATRE |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| TRH0504 |
TURKISH HISTORY AND CULTURE |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| TRH0507 |
REPUBLICAN ERA OF EDUCATION POLICIES |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| TRH0509 |
LATIN (GRAMMAR) |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| TRH0511 |
LATIN (GRAMMAR) |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| TRH0512 |
TURKISH HISTORY AND CULTURE |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| MBG3103 |
MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG3105 |
MOLECULAR GENETICS LABORATORY |
Optional |
2 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG3107 |
MEMBRANE BIOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG3109 |
PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG3111 |
GENETICS OF COMPLEX DISEASES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG3113 |
CURRENT TOPICS IN HUMAN GENETICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG3115 |
MICROBIAL ECOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| 6. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| MBG3012 |
BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG3102 |
CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG3104 |
BIOINFORMATIC APPLICATIONS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG3106 |
MOLECULAR ENDOCRINOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG3108 |
MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG3110 |
DEVELOPMENTAL GENETICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| MBG3114 |
CHROMOSOME STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| 7. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| MBG4103 |
HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4105 |
MOLECULAR VIROLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4107 |
ENZYMOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4109 |
MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4111 |
BIOINORGANIC CHEMISTRY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4113 |
MICROBIAL GENETICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4115 |
TRANSGENIC PLANT TECHNOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4119 |
STEM CELL BIOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4121 |
PROTEIN PURIFICATION AND ANALYSIS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4123 |
NEW BREEDING METHODS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4125 |
GENOTOXICOLOGY AND DNA REPAIR |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| 8. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| BYL4020 |
ENDOCRINOLOGY |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| MBG4102 |
CYTOGENETICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4104 |
PLANT GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4108 |
MOLECULAR EVOLUTION |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4110 |
INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4112 |
NEUROBIOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4114 |
CANCER BIOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4116 |
MOLECULAR MARKERS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4118 |
YEAST GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4120 |
APOPTOSIS AND MOLECULAR APPLICATIONS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4122 |
BIOETHICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG4126 |
INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
