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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| BIOTECHNOLOGY (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | BT521 |
| Name | Molecular Biology of Plant Virus Pathology |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUKADDES KAYIM |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the genomic, molecular and serological information about plant virus disease factors in detail. This course aims to teach short way and very sensitive methods for virus detection in infected crops.
Course Content
Genetic Variation and Evolution in Viruses, Genome Organizations of RNA and DNA Viruses, Molecular Mechanism of Virus Movement in Plant, Gene Expressions in Positive Sleeve RNA Viruses, Molecular Foundations of Transport of Viruses by Vectors, Molecular Mechanism of Symptom Development, Detection and identification of Viruses, Control of Visuses, Gene Correlation against Gene, Gene Silencing, Viruses Molecular Biology of Transgenic Plants with Resilience.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the history of the virus |
| LO02 | Learn about the genomic structure of the virus |
| LO03 | Learn the molecular biology of the virus replication in the cell |
| LO04 | Understand the importance of molecular techniques in the classification of viruses |
| LO05 | Learns the molecular mechanism involved in the formation of symptoms of viruses |
| LO06 | Learn crystal structure, genomic structure and gene organization of virus |
| LO07 | Learn the differences of genomic structures and functions of DNA and RNA viruses |
| LO08 | Learns molecular techniques used in virus diagnosis |
| LO09 | Learn the serological techniques used in virus diagnosis |
| LO10 | Learns applied molecular methods |
| LO11 | Learns applied serological methods |
| LO12 | Learn viral vectors and their applications in plant science |
| LO13 | Learn genetic engineering for plant control |
| LO14 | Learns virus vectors used in genetic engineering |
| LO15 | Learns the methods used in genetic engineering in obtaining virus resistant plants |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on the undergraduate level qualifications, develops and deepens the knowledge in the same or different field at the level of expertise and analyzes and interprets them using statistical methods. | |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To identifiy the interdisciplinary interaction of the field and to solve use of the methods. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interpret the knowledge gained in the field by integrating the information from different disciplines and creates new information | 1 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops new strategic approaches for solving complex problems that are encountered in applications related to the field. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To teach the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement of the data related to the field. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To solve the problems encountered in the field and cominicate by using research methods. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To gain the ability to develop and deepen the knowledge in the field of biotechnology | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered in the field. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows the ethical rules to be considered while obtaining biotechnological products. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | He / she defends his / her original opinions in discussing the subjects in his / her field and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in the field. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Virology and Its History | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | |
| 2 | Virus taxonomy | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | |
| 3 | Genomic structure of viruses | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | |
| 4 | DNA viruses | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | |
| 5 | RNA viruses | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | |
| 6 | The diagnosis methods of plant viruses I | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | |
| 7 | The diagnosis methods of plant viruses II | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written exam | |
| 9 | Viral vectors and their applications | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | |
| 10 | Classic Methods in Combating Viruses | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | |
| 11 | Biotechnological methods against plant viruses | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | |
| 12 | Viruses Used in Genetic Engineering | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | |
| 13 | Resistance to viruses via genetic engineering | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | |
| 14 | Gene Silencing Technology in Viruses | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | |
| 15 | Generation of Infective Virus Vectors | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Oral exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written exam |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 154 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,16 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||