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	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 :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELIZABETH HEMOND
Course Objectives:	The objective of this course is to introduce the basic concepts in the areas of plant biology and plant genetics. Also, the latest improvements and important technologies used in plant biotechnology will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define how the system works in plants.
2. Discuss the structure, physiology and development of plants.
3. Recognize the importance of plant diversity.
4. Define plant genetics and breeding.
5. Define plant biotechnology.
6. Discuss the latest improvements in plant science.
7. Discuss the importance of plants for the world.

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
2)	Plant structure and function I
3)	Plant structure and function II
4)	Plant physiology
5)	Plant growth and development
6)	Plant reproduction
7)	Plant diversity
8)	Overview
9)	Plant genetics: Introduction
10)	Special topics in plant genetics
11)	Advances in plant genetics
12)	Plant breeding and propagation
13)	Plant biotechnology I
14)	Plant biotechnology II

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Course notes will be supplied

References:

1) Plant, genes and crop biotechnology, Chrispeels MJ and Sadava DE,2nd edition, 2003, Johns and Bartlett Publishers Inc., ISBN 0-7637-1586-7.
2) Introductory plant biology, Kingsley R Stern, James E Bidlack,
and Shelley H Jansky, 12th edition, 2011, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, ISBN: 0073040525.
3) Plant Biotechnology and genetics: Principles, techniques and applications, Stewart CN, 2008, Wiley and Sons. NJ.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 5
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	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	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	8	112
Presentations / Seminar	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			158

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.