LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT | |||||
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 |
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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. |
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) | 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 |