Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| PLANT PROTECTION PR. | |
| Code | BKP353 |
| Name | Biotechnology |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Asime Filiz ÇALIŞKAN KEÇE |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MUKADDES KAYIM
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the lecture is teaching general concepts of plant biotechnology, tissue culture, molecular diagnostic methods, recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering and application areas in plant protection
Course Content
Application fields of biotechnology in Plant Protection
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Learn the basic plant protection topics such as biology, ecology, systematic, control strategies of agents causing economical losses in cultivation | |
| PLO02 | - | Students have the sufficient knowledge about agricultural engineering in general and also, plant protection area in private | |
| PLO03 | - | Gain the sufficient equipment to determine the challenges about the diseases, pests and weeds in plant health and identify those agents. | |
| PLO04 | - | Provides to apply practical control strategies safely and interpret the results; prescribe the pesticides in case of using chemical control. | |
| PLO05 | - | Decide to the best and economic strategy by using knowledge to solve the challenges in plant protection and keep safe the protection of natural and sustainable sources. | |
| PLO06 | - | Gain the skills to catch and analyze the basic methods of the scientific researches | |
| PLO07 | - | Obtain the skill to choose and use modern technical tools in plant protection. | |
| PLO08 | - | Skills on using a laboratory, identifying of the diseases, pests or weeds in laboratory conditions, analyzing, determination and interpret of the results and prepare reports. | |
| PLO09 | - | Gain the ability to work lonely or with a team, responsibility in professional ethics and safety in applications. | |
| PLO10 | - | Easily reaches to information on plant protection by using qualified Technologies and combine them with its knowledge to prepare written or oral presentations. | |
| PLO11 | - | Gain the ability to communicate with farmers and organizations dealing with agriculture and be able to teach his professionals to them | |
| PLO12 | - | Professional development in accordance with their interests and abilities, as well as the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields, constantly improves itself by identifying training needs | |
| PLO13 | - | Acqure the competence to be respectful to the professional ethics, to understand the plant protection challenges within the legal legislations and improve strategies to cope with them |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biotechnology its history and application areas | Related articles, books and lecture notes | |
| 2 | Basic growth media composition and preparation | Related articles,books and lecture notes | |
| 3 | Plant cell, tissue, organ, anther and embryo cultures | Related articles,books and lecture notes | |
| 4 | The production of disease-free plants and micro-propagation methods | Related articles,books and lecture notes | |
| 5 | In vitro somaclonal variation and its applications fields | Related articles,books and lecture notes | |
| 6 | Protoplast culture, fusion and somatic hybridization and application fields of this method in agriculture | Related articles,books and lecture notes | |
| 7 | Conservation of genetic resources | Related articles,books and lecture notes | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written exam | |
| 9 | The use of molecular techniques in the identification and classification of disease agents and pests | Related articles,books and lecture notes | |
| 10 | Genetic engineering and gene transfer technologies for plants | Related articles,books and lecture notes | |
| 11 | Production of transgenic resistant plants to insects | Related articles,books and lecture notes | |
| 12 | The production of transgenic plants resistant to viruses and other pathogens, and their usage | Related articles,books and lecture notes | |
| 13 | The production of transgenic plants resistant to herbicide and potantial application in the field | Related articles, books and lecture notes | |
| 14 | Presentation and discusion of homeworks | Oral presentation | |
| 15 | Analysis methods of transgenic plants and products Advantages and disadvantages of transgenic plants and their benefits and risks in agriculture and environment | Related articles,books and lecture notes | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |