BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| BNG5410 | Genetic Engineering | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Basic information
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. GÜLAY BULUT |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | There is none. |
| Course Objectives: | The objective of this course is to recognize the connection between the areas of genetic engineering, biotechnology, recombinant DNA technology and transgenic technologies, to gain information about the current technologies in genetic engineering and to learn their applications in different areas. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Define about processes and techniques used in gene manipulation. 2. Discuss transgenic technology. 3. Recognize the applications of genetic engineering. 4. Discuss the integration of genetic engineering to biotechnology. 5. Recognize the most recent technologies used in genetic engineering. 6. Discuss the new improvements in genetic engineering. 7. Discuss the importance of interdiciplinary work. 8. Discuss scientific articles. |
Course Content
| The basic mechanisms of molecular biology and genetics, gene manipulation process, techniques used in recombinant DNA technology, applications of genetic engineering in medicine, agriculture, environment and industry, ethical/biosafety issues and current developments in genetic engineering will be discussed. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Genetic Engineering: Introduction | Reading |
| 2) | Basic mechanisms in genetics and molecular biology | Reading |
| 3) | Recombinat DNA technology: The methodology of gene manipulation I | Reading |
| 4) | Recombinant DNA technology: The methodology of gene manipulation II | Reading |
| 5) | Working with nucleic acids: Fundamental techniques used in gene manipulation I | Reading |
| 6) | Working with nucleic acids: Fundamental techniques used in gene manipulation II | Reading |
| 7) | Application of genetic engineering in research, medicine and forensic science | Reading |
| 8) | Application of genetic engineering in agriculture, environment and industry | Reading |
| 9) | Ethical issues and biosafety regulations in genetic engineering and transgenics | Reading |
| 10) | Article review: Special topics in genetic engineering | Reading |
| 11) | Article review: Special topics in genetic engineering | |
| 12) | Article review: Current developments in genetic engineering | Reading |
| 13) | Article review: Current developments in genetic engineering | Reading |
| 14) | Article review: Current developments in genetic engineering | Reading |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Selected articles and course notes will be supplied. |
| References: | 1)An Introduction to Genetic Engineering, Nicholl DST, 2008, 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press, UK, ISBN-13 978-0-521-61521-1. 2)Genetic Engineering, Harry LeVine III, 2006, 2nd edition, ABC-CLIO, Inc., USA, ISBN 1-85109-860-7. 3)Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, Primrose SB and Twyman RM, 2006, 7th edition, Blackwee Publishing, UK, ISBN 1-4051-3544-1. |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 1 | % 5 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 25 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 7 | 98 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 204 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. | 5 |
| 2) | Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. | 3 |
| 3) | Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. | 5 |
| 4) | Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. | 4 |
| 5) | Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. | 3 |
| 6) | Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. | 5 |
| 7) | Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. | 5 |
| 8) | Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. | 4 |
| 9) | Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. | 2 |
| 10) | Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. | 5 |
| 11) | Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. | 5 |