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| Unit | POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| GARDEN AGRICULTURE PR. | |
| Code | BAT247 |
| Name | Introduction to Biotechnology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. AYGÜL DAYAN |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. AYGÜL DAYAN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To provide information about the definition of biotechnology, its application areas and its use in plant breeding.
Course Content
This course covers the definition and application areas of biotechnology, plant tissue culture and laboratory organization, embryo rescue and embryo culture, somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis, haploid plant production, meristem culture, examination of DNA and RNA structures, PCR mechanism, genetic markers and genetically modified organisms.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
Lecture notes, books, research articles, periodicals on the subject
Notes
Information and experiences provided by public or private institutions, along with internet resources obtained from scientific search engines.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the definition and application areas of biotechnology |
| LO02 | Preservation of plant tissue culture |
| LO03 | Explain the basic molecular techniques used in plant breeding. |
| LO04 | Explain gene transfer methods to plants |
| LO05 | Learn about genetically modified organisms and comment on their positive and negative characteristics. |
| LO06 | Analyze the current importance of plant biotechnology. |
| LO07 | Understand the importance of plant biotechnology in horticulture programs. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in the fields of Agricultural Technician | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | 2 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It applies the most appropriate cultivation technique, taking into account the ecological conditions during the production phase. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Finds the source of environmental, biological, technical and economic problems that may adversely affect the achievement of the desired level of yield and quality in horticulture and can develop solutions based on research | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identify and grow fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies methods for the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources and the environment in the field of Horticulture | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates and analyzes changes in horticultural irrigation, fertilization, identification of diseases and pests and post-harvest storage | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to obtain information in the field of Horticulture, to research, evaluate, record, to do consultancy and expertise, to write and implement projects | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to work successfully as a member of the work team and in different environments by identifying and undertaking different roles that enhance individual abilities | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Access to relevant information, analytical thinking and planning, have an inquiring, investigative and creative vision and use the acquired information for the benefit of society | 3 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being able to transfer information, communicate and present information to people at different levels working in the field; Apart from this, they have the ability to constantly renew themselves by determining their educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with their interests and abilities | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Establish and operate a orchards, greenhouse and vineyard | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains basic communication skills |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and Application Areas of Biotechnology | Reading information about the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory and Organization | Reading information about the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Plant Tissue Culture Techniques: Micropropagation | Reading information about the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Embryo Rescue and Embryo Culture | Reading information about the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Meristem culture | Reading information about the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Haploid Plant Extraction 1 | Reading information about the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Obtaining haploid plants (continued). Somatic embryogenesis. scientific articles about them | Reading information about the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Protection of genetic resources | Reading information about the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Definition and functions of DNA and RNA | Reading information about the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | PCR definition usage areas | Reading information about the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Markers used in biotechnology | Reading information about the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Students seeing plant tissue culture laboratories and explaining them in class | Reading information about the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | GMO and Its Situation in the World | Reading information about the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | An overview | Reading information about the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 0 | 0 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 40 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 1,60 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||