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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
MBG4052 | Plant Biology and Genetics | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. | |
2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | |
3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | |
4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | |
5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | |
6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | |
7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | |
8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | |
9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | |
10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | |
11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. |