MATHEMATICS
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
MBG4052	Plant Biology and Genetics	Fall Spring	3	0	3	6

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:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. MERVE SEVEN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	There is none.
Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to introduce basic concepts in plant biology and plant genetics. Information is given about plant cell types, plant tissues and different plant organs. Thus, knowledge about plant physiology as a whole is gained. The fundamentals of photosynthesis and nutrient cycles, which are important in the metabolism of plants, are comprehensively described. Then, plant genomes, mitochondria and chloroplast genomes structures are introduced and gene transfer, mobile genetic elements and epigenetics are processed in plants.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Identify plant systems and their functioning
2. Discuss plant structure, physiology and development
3. Identify reproduction in plants
4. Identify plant diversity and its importance
5. Gain information about photosynthesis and nitrogen cycle in particular
6. Identify plant genome structures
7. Gain information about ecosystems and role of plant in the ecosystem

Course Content

An introductory course on plant sciences and genetics, including topics on plant structure, physiology and development as well as subjects related with plant genetics and biotechnology.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction into Plant World
2)	Plant Physiology
3)	Plant structure and function I
4)	Plant structure and function IO
5)	Plant growth and development
6)	Plant reproduction
7)	Photosynthesis
8)	Overview
8)	Repetation and overview
9)	Cycles in Plants
10)	Plant Diversity and Ecology
11)	Introduction into Plant Genetics
12)	Plant Genomes
13)	Plant mitochondria and chloroplast genomes
14)	Special topics in plant genetics

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Course notes will be supplied
References:	Stern’s Introductory Plant Biology, J.E. Bidlack and S. H. Jansky, McGrawHill, 14th Edition Plant genes, genomes and genetics. Grotewold, E., Chappell, J., & Kellogg, E. A. (2015). John Wiley & Sons

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 0
Presentation	1	% 15
Midterms	1	% 35
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	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	7	98
Presentations / Seminar	1	3	3
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			148

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)	To have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics and theories and applications in Mathematics
2)	To be able to understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate proofs of their own and also define and analyze problems and to find solutions based on scientific methods,
3)	To be able to apply mathematics in real life with interdisciplinary approach and to discover their potentials,
4)	To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself,	4
5)	To be able to tell theoretical and technical information easily to both experts in detail and non-experts in basic and comprehensible way,
6)	To be familiar with computer programs used in the fields of mathematics and to be able to use at least one of them effectively at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level,
7)	To be able to behave in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in each step of the projects involved and to be able to introduce and apply projects in terms of civic engagement,
8)	To be able to evaluate all processes effectively and to have enough awareness about quality management by being conscious and having intellectual background in the universal sense,	4
9)	By having a way of abstract thinking, to be able to connect concrete events and to transfer solutions, to be able to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results by scientific methods and to interfere,
10)	To be able to continue lifelong learning by renewing the knowledge, the abilities and the competencies which have been developed during the program, and being conscious about lifelong learning,
11)	To be able to adapt and transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of mathematics ; such as algebra, analysis, number theory, mathematical logic, geometry and topology to the level of secondary school,
12)	To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively.