LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT
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
MBG4053	Transgenic Technology	Spring 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 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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

Discussions on gene transfer methods in plants, animals and microorganisms; applications of transgenic technologies, risk analysis and biosafety regulations.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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 correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions
2)	To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems
3)	To be able to identify business processes and use them to increase the productivity in logistics system.
4)	To be fully prepared for a graduate study	2
5)	Awareness of the new advancements in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and to be able to use them in logistics management effectively. internet and the electronic world
6)	To understand the components of logistics as well as the importance of the coordination among these components.
7)	To know the necessary ingredients for improving the productivity in business life
8)	To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations	4
9)	To act and think both regionally and internationally
10)	To understand the demands and particular questions of globalization
11)	Aware of the two way interaction between globalization and logistics; as well as to use this interaction for increasing the productivity.
12)	To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes	2
13)	To acquire leadership qualities but also to know how to be a team member
14)	To understand the importance of business ethics and to apply business ethics as a principal guide in both business and academic environment