ECONOMICS
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 : 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) As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends.  2
2) He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. 2
3) Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events.  2
4) Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders.  2
5) Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. 1
6) Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures.  2
7) Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. 1
8) Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. 2
9) In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective.   2
10) Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines.  1
11) Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team.  2