BB029 Basic Biotechnology

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

Information

Code BB029
Name Basic Biotechnology
Semester . Semester
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 Goal

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.

Course Precondition

No

Resources

Notes and presentations prepared within the scope of the course content.

Notes

Biotechnology (Some basic Principles); Prof.Dr.Mustafa ARDA Basic Biotechnology; Colin Ratledge, Bjorn Kristiansen


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explain the definition, history and scope of biotechnology.
LO02 Explain the structure of DNA and RNA, the functions of genes, and the mechanism of protein synthesis.
LO03 Explain recombinant DNA techniques.
LO04 Explains DNA analysis methods.
LO05 Knows the issues of Gene transfer techniques, Genetically Modified Organisms and Development of Resistance mechanisms by Biotechnological Methods in plants.
LO06 Explain the application areas of biotechnology.
LO07 Learns the use of biotechnology in agriculture
LO08 Learns biotechnological products developed in different fields
LO09 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 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to develop and deepen knowledge acquired in horticultural field based on undergraduate level competencies 1
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to understand the interaction between horticultural field and related disciplines 2
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal 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 1
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Solving problems by using research methods and solving cause and effect relationships 1
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to conduct a study requiring expertise on horticultural plants independently
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal 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 1
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To lead the horticultural plants in an environment that requires solving problems 1
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Access to resources related to garden plants, benefiting from these resources and self-renewal 1
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı 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
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To be able to transfer his / her studies, developments in his / her field of expertise and research results using oral, written and visual tools 2
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To be able to use advanced computer software and information and communication technologies as necessary in relation to horticultural plants
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği 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. 2
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği 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 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 DNA structure and chromosomes Reading the related lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
2 Genes structure and translation Reading the related lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
3 Gen isolation and cloning Reading the related lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
4 Gene transfer via Agrobacterium Reading the related lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
5 Direct gene transfer methods Reading the related lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
6 Development of plants resistant to viruses, Insects, herbicides Reading the related lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
7 Enhancing disease resistance Reading the related lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparation of the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Genetic markers Reading the related lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
10 Proteins and protein engineering Reading the related lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
11 Antisense RNA technology Reading the related lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
12 RNAi Technology Reading the related lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
13 The use of biotechnology in different fields and Biotechnological Products Reading the related lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
14 Ethics in Biotechnology Reading the related lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
15 Biosafety in Biotechnology Reading the related lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
16 Term Exams Preparation of the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Preparation of the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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