MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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
MBG4058	Bioeconomy	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:	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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

The course covers the topics about BioEconomy and Knowledge Based BioEconomy.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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).

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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)	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