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| Code | BTE001 |
| Name | Molecular Biology of Plant Viruses |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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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
No pre requirement
Resources
Plant Virology Matthews' 2002
Notes
Some published article samples
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the history of the virus and viral genom organisation. Learn the differences of genomic structures and functions of DNA and RNA viruses. |
| LO02 | Learns the molecular mechanism involved in the formation of symptoms of viruses |
| LO03 | Learns molecular serological and biological techniques used in virus diagnosis. |
| LO04 | Learn viral vectors and their applications in plant science |
| LO05 | Learn RNA and DNA viruses replication mecanisms in plant host |
| LO06 | Learn how to make infectious viral construct. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and / or research at the level of expertise based on the qualifications of the graduate and reach the original definitions that will bring innovation to the field. | 1 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of the field; it achieves original results using knowledge requiring expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates, uses and transfers new information in the field with a systematic approach. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Makes leadership in environments that require the analysis of original and interdisciplinary problems. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It extends the limits of knowledge in its field by publishing at least one scientific article in its field in national and / or international refereed journals and / or producing or interpreting an original work. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. | 4 |
| PLO08 | 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. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Conducts scientific research in national and international scientific research groups. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Virology and Its History | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Virus taxonomy | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Genomic structure of viruses | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Tartışma |
| 4 | Genom organisation of DNA viruses | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 5 | RNA viruses | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Tartışma |
| 6 | The diagnosis methods of plant viruses I | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Tartışma |
| 7 | The diagnosis methods of plant viruses II | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Viral vectors and their applications | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 10 | Classic Methods in Combating Viruses | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 11 | Biotechnological methods against plant viruses | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 12 | Viruses Used in Genetic Engineering | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 13 | Resistance to viruses via genetic engineering | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Tartışma |
| 14 | Gene Silencing Technology in Viruses | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Tartışma |
| 15 | Generation of Infective Virus Vectors | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 16 | Term Exams | Books, Related Articles, and Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | From given course notes and articles | 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 | ||