Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| BIOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | BL419 |
| Name | Biosecurity and Biosafety |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SADIK DİNÇER |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. SADIK DİNÇER
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach students biosafety issues.
Course Content
Laboratory Biosafety, Modern Biotechnology and Biosafety, Genetically Modified Organisms and Products, Biological Weapons and Struggle
Course Precondition
YOK
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the concepts of Biosafety and Laboratory Biosafety |
| LO02 | Compares different approaches to the past, present and future of biotechnology applications. |
| LO03 | explains modern biotechnology applications for agricultural purposes |
| LO04 | Understands transgenic applications, risks and different approaches |
| LO05 | Indicates the biosafety level of microorganisms |
| LO06 | Compare risk management systems |
| LO07 | Biyoterorizm ve biyolojik silah kavramlarını örneklerle açık |
| LO08 | Indicates importance of molecular biotechnology |
| LO09 | Explains the ecological and economic effects of GMO products with examples. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explain the basic concepts and principles in biology | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | The knowledge gained in the field of biology combine with information from other sciences. | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Identifies problems in the field of biology and apply methods for their solution | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Describes the method of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | They will receive information on the biology area, in order to classify it uses and purposes. | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | They use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that obtain in biology field. | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | They are Field-related issues can inform the relevant persons and institutions, They share ideas and problems relating to suggestions as the written, oral and Visual to expert or transfer to non-experts. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | They can take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field. | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | they can take an active role as a member of the execution team the planning of projects related to the field. | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | They know that life-long learning process and act accordingly. | 5 |
| PLO11 | - | They will increase the knowledge and experience outside major issues with specific elective courses in different fields of biology. | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | They speak English enough to communicate with colleagues to understand the basic concepts of biology. | 2 |
| PLO13 | - | They both with colleagues, as well as areas with non-person establishes ethical uses of information and communication technology. In addition to professional development, in line with the interests and abilities of scientific, social, constantly improves itself by identifying learning needs in cultural and artistic fields. | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | They assesses developments in biology versatile using scientific methods and techniques | 4 |
| PLO15 | - | They know the importance of personal development and enforces the need. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bioengineering, biotechnology, biosafety, and interactions with the concepts and scope, | literature | |
| 2 | Bioengineering, biotechnology, biosafety, and interactions with the concepts and scope, | literature | |
| 3 | Biotechnology applications, past, present and future of different approaches to, | literature | |
| 4 | Biotechnology applications, past, present and future of different approaches to, | literature | |
| 5 | Applications of modern biotechnology for agricultural purposes, | literature | |
| 6 | Applications of modern biotechnology for agricultural purposes, | literature | |
| 7 | Transgenic practices, risks, and different approaches | General repetition | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | General repetition | |
| 9 | Transgenic practices, risks, and different approaches | literature | |
| 10 | Risk management systems, | literature | |
| 11 | Bioterrorism and biological weapons, | literature | |
| 12 | International trade of GMOs and GMO products, | literature | |
| 13 | International trade of GMOs and GMO products, | literature | |
| 14 | Culture collections, the National Biosafety Law | literature | |
| 15 | Culture collections, the National Biosafety Law | literature | |
| 16 | Term Exams | General repetition | |
| 17 | Term Exams | General repetition |
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 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||