| AMERICAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| MBG4053 | Transgenic Technology | 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: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EMİNE KANDEMİŞ |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | There is none. |
| Course Objectives: | The objective of the course is to provide information about transgenic technology. Besides technical information; the use, risk assessment and biosafety regulations of transgenic organisms will be discussed. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Discuss the technology behind transgenic organisms. 2. Recognize how genetically modified animals, plants and microorganisms are achieved. 3. Discuss the reasons of gene manipulation. 4. Define the application areas of trangenic organisms. 5. Recognize the benefits and risks of transgenic organisms. 6. Perform risk assessment. 7. Discuss the biosafety regulations. |
| Discussions on gene transfer methods in plants, animals and microorganisms; applications of transgenic technologies, risk analysis and biosafety regulations. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology: Introduction | Reading |
| 2) | Host-vector systems I | Reading |
| 3) | Host-vector systems II | Reading |
| 4) | Transgenic plant technology I | Reading |
| 5) | Transgenic plant technology II | Reading |
| 6) | Applications of transgenic plants I | Reading |
| 7) | Applications of transgenic plants II | Reading |
| 8) | Applications of transgenic plants III | Reading |
| 9) | Overview | Reading |
| 10) | Production of transgenic animals I | Reading |
| 11) | Production of transgenic animals II | Reading |
| 12) | Applications of transgenic animals | Reading |
| 13) | Diagnosis of diseases and gene therapy | Reading |
| 14) | Recent improvements in transgenic technology | Reading |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Haftalık ders notları iletilecektir. Relevant reviews, research papers and hand-outs will be supplied. |
| References: | Principles of gene manipulation and genomics, Primrose SB and Tywan RM, 7th edition, 2006, Blacwell Publishing, ISBN: 9781405135443. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 1 | % 5 |
| Quizzes | 2 | % 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 | 4 | 56 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload | 150 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Upon graduation, students will acquire key skills and attributes to conduct research to use research tools, to solve problems, to communicate effectively and to transfer skills to the workplace. | |
| 2) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to discuss key issues in fluent English. | |
| 3) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to compose written documents in English with a mature prose style. | 4 |
| 4) | Upon graduation, students will have gained broad knowledge of the American and English literary canons. | 4 |
| 5) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to analyze, synthesize and criticize sophisticated works of American and English literature. | 4 |
| 6) | Upon graduation, students will have achieved in depth the understanding of contemporary American culture. | 3 |
| 7) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and documents and establish critical connections and adopt an interdisciplinary attitude. | 3 |
| 8) | Upon graduation, students will be able to develop new projects individually or in teams. | 3 |
| 9) | Upon graduation, students will be able to apply their knowledge into their lives for interdisciplinary problem-solving and solutions. | 4 |