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 |
MBG4058 | Bioeconomy | Spring | 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: | This course is an introduction to the area of BioEconomy. The objective is to discuss the developments and opportunities in the areas of naturel products and biotechnology applications. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1.Recognize the concept of BioEconomy. 2.Discuss the areas of traditional BioEconomy and the Knowledge Based BioEconomy. |
The course covers the topics about BioEconomy and Knowledge Based BioEconomy. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to Bioeconomy | |
2) | Foreseeing the Emerging Bioeconomy | |
3) | Drivers of BioEconomy | |
4) | Population and Consumption | |
5) | Food and Water | |
6) | Healthcare | |
7) | Technology | |
8) | State of Bioeconomy Today | |
9) | Institutional and Social Drivers | |
10) | Business of BioEconomy | |
11) | Emerging Business Models | |
12) | Knowledge Based BioEconomy | |
13) | Entrepreneurship in BioEconomy | |
14) | Presentations |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Haftalık ders notları iletilecektir. Weekly course notes will be provided. |
References: | Long Term Technological and Societal Challenge, The BioEconomy to 2030: Designing a Policy Agenda (www.oecd.org/futures/bioeconomy/2030). |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 1 | % 5 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
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 | 6 | 84 |
Homework Assignments | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Midterms | 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. | 3 |
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. | 4 |
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. | 4 |
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. | 2 |
8) | Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. | 3 |
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. | 4 |