BB029 Basic Biotechnology

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
HORTICULTURAL CROPS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS)
Code BB029
Name Basic Biotechnology
Term 2020-2021 Academic Year
Term Fall
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (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. YILDIZ KAÇAR
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to give a detailed description of the basic subjects of biotechnology

Course Content

The contents of this course include Introduction to biotechnology, DNA function, gene expression, genetic material transfer, extra-chromosomal elements: plasmids, DNA manipulation, biotechnological vaccines, detection of DNA base sequences, cell fusions, agricultural, medical and industrial biotechnology and biotechnological status of the enzymes.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Developing and improving the horticultural knowledge to professional level based on the bachelors degree qualifications
LO02 Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines
LO03 Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship
LO04 Using the theoretical and practical knowledge of Horticulture, supporting the related up to date progress with the quantitative and qualitative data, combining and interpreting the information and data obtained from different disciplines and developing new information and theories by synthesis
LO05 Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture
LO06 Analytically approaching in order to solve unpredictable and complex problems encountered in applications related to Horticulture, planning the research process, producing solutions by taking responsibility and evaluating-defending the obtained results
LO07 Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary
LO08 Mid-Term Exam
LO09 Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating.
LO10 Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process
LO11 Presenting their studies, developments of their expertise topic and research results by orally, written and taking advantage of visual equipments
LO12 Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level
LO13 Obtaining data by scientific methods in order to solve a problem related to horticulture, establishing and interpreting the data by considering the scientific and ethical values
LO14 Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating
LO15 To be able to understand the concepts of ethics and biosafety in biotechnology


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - To be able to develop and deepen knowledge acquired in horticultural field based on undergraduate level competencies 0
PLO02 - To be able to understand the interaction between horticultural field and related disciplines 0
PLO03 - To be able to combine and interpret the theoretical and practical knowledge related to horticultural plants with the knowledge, data and findings obtained from different disciplines, to be able to create new knowledge and theories by synthesizing them by using the theoretical and practical knowledge related to horticultural plants in the field of expertise and supporting the current developments with quantitative and qualitative 0
PLO04 - Solving problems by using research methods and solving cause and effect relationships 0
PLO05 - To be able to conduct a study requiring expertise on horticultural plants independently 0
PLO06 - To develop an analytical approach for solving unpredictable complex problems encountered in horticultural applications, to design the research process, to produce solutions by taking responsibility and to evaluate and defend the results obtained 0
PLO07 - To lead the horticultural plants in an environment that requires solving problems 0
PLO08 - Access to resources related to garden plants, benefiting from these resources and self-renewal 0
PLO09 - To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of horticulture with a critical approach and to direct the learning process 0
PLO10 - To be able to transfer his / her studies, developments in his / her field of expertise and research results using oral, written and visual tools 0
PLO11 - To be able to use advanced computer software and information and communication technologies as necessary in relation to horticultural plants 0
PLO12 - To be able to collect data with scientific methods for solving problems related to horticultural plants, to be able to control and interpret the collected data by taking into consideration the social, scientific and ethical values. 0
PLO13 - To be able to use assimilated information in the field of horticulture in interdisciplinary studies, explain it, transfer it to others, examine the results from a critical perspective 0


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 DNA structure and chromosomes Reading the related lecture notes
2 Genes structure and translation Reading the related lecture notes
3 Gen isolation and cloning Reading the related lecture notes
4 Gene transfer via Agrobacterium Reading the related lecture notes
5 Direct gene transfer methods Reading the related lecture notes
6 Development of plants resistant to viruses, Insects, herbicides Reading the related lecture notes
7 Enhancing disease resistance Reading the related lecture notes
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparation of the exam
9 Genetic markers Reading the related lecture notes
10 Proteins and protein engineering Reading the related lecture notes
11 Antisense RNA technology Reading the related lecture notes
12 RNAi Technology Reading the related lecture notes
13 Production of male sterile plants Reading the related lecture notes
14 Ethics in Biotechnology and Biosafety Reading the related lecture notes
15 Ethics in Biotechnology and Biosafety Reading the related lecture notes
16 Term Exams Preparation of the exam
17 Term Exams Preparation of the exam


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 19.11.2025 03:52