Our mission is to provide undergraduate and graduate students with an education that complements theoretical information with technical laboratory skills, while giving students opportunities for personal growth and for building a knowledge base for fruitful careers. The research and teaching interests of the department members include fundamental, as well as medically relevant, problems in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, cell biology, human genetics, cancer biology, stem cell biology, assisted reproductive technologies, microbial biotechnology, environmental and population genetics, epigenetics, and bioinformatics. Our mission includes further development of educational and research opportunities in these fields, and efficient transfer of up-to-date knowledge in these fields to our students. Furthermore, our mission includes further strengthening our educational capacities by improvement of research laboratories, expansion of existing graduate programs, and development of new high impact research clusters. In addition, our department is also committed to offering a number of courses for non-majors in form of a minor program; in order to provide those students with opportunities to learn and think about the larger issues in the biological sciences, and thus serves the society in general by promoting education in biological sciences.
With the current Molecular Biology and Genetics Laboratory equipment, undergraduate and graduate students are able to perform several different molecular experiments, some of which are listed below:
Department of Biological Sciences is currently offering an undergraduate degree program in Molecular Biology and Genetics (BS degree), Master’s degree in Medical Biotechnology (MS degree), as well as a minor degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics.
| Program Name | Degree | Duration (Years) |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | Bachelor / B.S. | 4 |
| Medical Biotechnology (without Thesis) | Master / M.S. | 1 - 1.5 |
| Program Name | Degree | Duration (Years) |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Biology and Genetics - Chemistry Double Major | Double Major / B.S. | 4 |
What most significantly distinguishes our programs from other similar ones is that both our undergraduate and our graduate program are accredited by YÖK (Turkish Higher Education Council); as well as by ASIIN, a German-based international accreditation agency. Both our Molecular Biology and Genetics undergraduate program and our Medical Biotechnology graduate program are accredited by ASIIN until 2027. As emphasized by these accreditations, Department of Biological Sciences has state-of-the-art student laboratories. Our curricula follow international standards and are run by experienced academic staff. One of our main distinguishing attributes of the Department is offering education in a truly multi-cultural education setting, achieved by a very high number of international students from all over the world. Our teams prioritizes providing contemporary quality education to our students.
Both undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the Department of Biological Sciences are accredited by YÖK (Turkish Higher Education Council); as well as by ASIIN, A German-based international accreditation agency. Molecular Biology and Genetics undergraduate program and Medical Biotechnology Master’s program both follow up-to-date curricula with international standards. Internationally educated and trained faculty members bring many areas of strengths to the Department of Biological Sciences including teaching and research, in a setting where quality laboratory opportunities exist, as proved by these accreditations. Both programs are accredited until 2027.
Department of Biological Sciences offers an engaging and academically rigorous undergraduate program that addresses the national need for professionally trained scientists and scientifically literate citizens. Department members take active roles in using their research to shape undergraduate education and make real-life research experiences available to our graduates. The Department strives to ensure that the students gain a state-of-the-art education in Molecular Biology and Genetics. Our program is designed in accordance with internationally recognized programs, is accredited and is comparable with those in well-established universities in Turkey, Europe and the U.S.A. Most of our graduates move to Europe for their Master’s and PhD degrees. Similarly, our Medical Biotechnology Master’s program graduates continue on to PhD degrees in prestigious universities abroad, especially in Europe.
Following the successful completion of the 4-year undergraduate curriculum, program graduates will receive a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics. Upon receiving this degree, graduates have the necessary foundation to further their education in relevant post-graduate programs. Students will be able to continue their further graduate education in various national and international academic settings. Some of our students choose to continue with our own Master’s program in Medical Biotechnology. A larger group move onto graduate programs in Europe. In addition, graduates have the opportunity to find employment in variety of fields including:
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Address:
Eastern Mediterranean University
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences
Famagusta, North Cyprus
Mersin 10 Turkey
Tel: +90 392 630 3923
Fax: +90 392 365 1604
E-mail: mbg@emu.edu.tr
| Name Surname | Duty | Department | Office | Tel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. BAHAR TANERİ | Faculty Member | Biological Sciences | AS104 | 2477 | |
| Asst. Prof. Dr. ADİL ŞEYTANOĞLU | Faculty Member | Biological Sciences | AS105 | 2675 | |
| Asst. Prof. Dr. BURAK ALİ ÇİÇEK | Chair | Biological Sciences | AS110 | 3922 | |
| Asst. Prof. Dr. DENİZ BALCI | Faculty Member | Biological Sciences | AS116 | 2417 | |
| Asst. Prof. Dr. ILGIN ÇAĞNAN ÇAKKOL | Faculty Member | Biological Sciences | AS112 | 2675 |
| Name Surname | Duty | Department | Office | Tel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Instr. FEZEL NİZAM | Senior Instructor | Biological Sciences | AS114 | 2060 | |
| Sr. Instr. GÜZİDE BENDER | Senior Instructor | Biological Sciences | AS114 | 2060 | |
| Sr. Instr. HAVVA ÇOBANOĞULLARI | Senior Instructor | Biological Sciences | AS115 | 2604 | |
| Sr. Instr. MUSTAFA SOĞANCI | Senior Instructor | Biological Sciences | AS117 | 2404 | |
| Sr. Instr. NERİMAN EREN | Senior Instructor | Biological Sciences | AS115 | 2604 | |
| Sr. Instr. NERMİN TÜREN | Senior Instructor | Biological Sciences | AS120 | 1423 | |
| Sr. Instr. NOJAN HAFIZI | Senior Instructor | Biological Sciences | AS117 | 2404 | |
| Sr. Instr. PEMBE ALDAĞ | Senior Instructor | Biological Sciences | AS114 | 2060 | |
| Sr. Instr. YAKUP CEM YABABA | Senior Instructor | Biological Sciences | AS115 | 2604 |
| Name Surname | Duty | Department | Office | Tel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOĞUKAN BERKAL | Research Assistant | Biological Sciences | AS103 | 2402 |
| | Crs.Code | Course Name | Credits | ECTS |
| First Semester | | | | |
| | ENGL191 | Communication in English I | 3 | 5 |
| | HIST280 | Ataturk's Principles and History of Turkish Reforms | 2 | 5 |
| | MATH150 | Calculus and Pre-calculus -I | 4 | 6 |
| | BIOL121 | General Biology - I | 4 | 6 |
| | CHEM111 | General Chemistry - I | 4 | 6 |
| Second Semester | | | | |
| | CHEM112 | General Chemistry -II | 4 | 6 |
| | BIOL124 | Introduction to Molecular Biology and Genetics | 3 | 6 |
| | ENGL192 | Communication in English - II | 3 | 5 |
| | MATH152 | Calculus - II | 4 | 6 |
| | BIOL122 | General Biology - II | 4 | 6 |
| Third Semester | | | | |
| | BIOL211 | Molecular Cell Biology I | 4 | 6 |
| | PHYS183 | Introductory Physics - I | 3 | 6 |
| | COMP183 | Fundamental of Computer Science - I | 4 | 6 |
| | BIOL213 | Human Genetics | 3 | 6 |
| CHEM243 | Organic Chemistry - I | 4 | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | | | | |
| | BIOL212 | Molecular Cell Biology - II | 4 | 7 |
| | PHYS184 | Introductory Physics - II | 3 | 6 |
| | COMP184 | Fundamental of Computer Science - II | 4 | 6 |
| | BIOL216 | Cellular and Molrcular Physiology | 4 | 6 |
| BIOL320 | Biochemistry | 4 | 6 | |
| Fifth Semester | | | | |
| | COMP374 | Database Management Systems | 3 | 6 |
| | BIOL311 | Molecular Genetics | 4 | 7 |
| | BIOL315 | Behavioral Genetics | 3 | 6 |
| | UE01 | University Elective I | 3 | 5 |
| | AE01 | Area Elective I | 3 | 5 |
| Sixth Semester | | | | |
| | BIOL312 | Bioinformatics and Computational Biology | 3 | 6 |
| AE02 | Area Elective II | 3 | 5 | |
| | UE02 | University Elective II | 3 | 5 |
| UE03 | University Elective III | 3 | 5 | |
| | MATH212 | Biostatistics | 3 | 6 |
| | BIOL317 | Neurogenetics | 3 | 7 |
| Seventh Semester | | | | |
| | BIOL413 | Developmental Biology | 4 | 6 |
| | BIOL415 | Genomics and Proteomics | 3 | 7 |
| | BIOL417 | Microbiology | 4 | 7 |
| | BIOL411 | Molecular Evolution | 3 | 6 |
| | BIOL491 | Graduation Project-I | 3 | 6 |
| Eight Semester | | | | |
| | BIOL416 | Bioethics of Genetics and Genomics | 3 | 5 |
| | BIOL412 | Immunology | 4 | 6 |
| | BIOL414 | Systems Biology | 3 | 6 |
| BIOL492 | Graduation Project-II | 3 | 6 |
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BIOL501: Molecular Biology and Genetics
This course covers eukaryotic gene expression and regulation in detail, as well as eukaryotic cellular processes. Genome, transcriptome and proteome level information are discussed, as well as epigenomics. In particular, human genome is detailed. Relevant ethical, legal and social issues are discussed.
BIOL502: Fundamentals of Biotechnology
This course introduces the basic concepts of biotechnology. The history, development and current applications of biotechnological products are outlined and serve as the basis for the elective courses.
BIOL503: Genome editing and gene therapy
Genetic engineering, new techniques in gene and genome editing, and the relevant technology are covered. The latest developments in the field are reviewed and the potential for future applications are discussed.
BIOL504: Advanced Molecular Cell Biology
The course provides a more detailed overview of molecular cell biology and its significance in understanding the disease mechanisms.
BIOL506: Molecular and Medical Biotechnology
Medical applications of molecular cell biology and genetics are covered. Contemporary research findings are discussed through critical thinking and evaluation of scientific papers. Relevant ethical, legal and social issues are discussed.
BIOL507: Medical Biotechnology in Diagnostics and Therapeutics
In this course, the development and advances in the biotechnological tools in disease diagnosis and disease treatment are discussed. The protein based biological products as well as nucleic acid, cell and tissue based biological products are covered in further detail and contrasted.
BIOL508: Biomarkers and Drug Development
This course covers the identification and detection of biomarkers that can be used for disease
diagnosis and risk assessment. It includes the detection of potential molecular drug targets and the ways these targets can be employed in drug development.
BIOL509: Applications of Biotechnology in Assisted Reproduction
In this course, the historical changes in reproductive medicine and developments in assisted
reproductive technologies are discussed. The advances in reproductive technologies and latest
discoveries are analyzed. In addition, preimplantation genetic diagnosis/screen methods are reviewed.
BIOL511: Ethics in Biotechnology
This course provides an overview of the legal, medical, and ethical questions regarding
biotechnological methods such as those related to reproduction and human genetics, and how to apply legal reasoning to these questions.
BIOL512: Vaccines and Immunity
The course outlines the medical applications of molecular tools and findings in vaccine development and immunity.
BIOL513: Epigenetics and epigenomics
Epigenetics is one of the most rapidly expanding fields in biology. This course covers the latest developments in epigenetics and epigenomics and investigates the wider impacts of epigenetics in human health. References may be made to subjects such as the impact of social determinants of health. The course also covers ethical, legal and social aspects.
BIOL514: Applications of Bioinformatics in Biotechnology
Bioinformatics plays an important role in the advancement of biotechnology in various fields. In this course, the impact of bioinformatics in the development of biotechnology is covered.
BIOL515: Applications of Biotechnology in Marine Biology
This course aims to introduce recent developments in biotechnology from marine organisms which are relevant to a broad range of industrial sectors such as as pharmaceutical and agricultural industries; more efficient and less polluting industrial processes and tools for environmental remediation.
BIOL581 Final Project I: In this course, student individually start a research project (all projects are wet-lab projects) and under the supervision of a faculty member they start with the literature search for the project and they initiate their experiments.
BIOL582 Final Project II: In this course, students independently, under the supervision of a faculty member, carry out and continue the laboratory experiments they had started in BIOL581 Final Project I. They continue and finalize their project, analyze and present their results in writing as well as in form of an oral presentation.
BIOL599: Term Project
The student will prepare a semester project on a selected topic
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