MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | |||||
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 | Fall | 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: | 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) | Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. | 4 |
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. | 5 |
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. | 5 |
5) | Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. | 2 |
6) | Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. | 3 |
7) | Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. | 4 |
8) | Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. | 5 |
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. | 4 |
11) | Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. | 3 |