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 |
MBG3001 | Biotechnology | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
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: | This course is an introduction to the field of biotechnology. The objective is to discuss the utilization of biotechnology for food, healthcare, environment and energy. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1.Recognize the field of biotechnology. 2.Define the methods utilized in biotechnology. 3.Recognize the applications of biotechnology 4.Discuss the interdisciplinary working in the area of biotechnology. 5.Discuss the regulations of biotechnology. 6.Recognize the ethical concerns raised with biotechnology. |
Course includes the techniques used in biotechnology and its applications. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | The Biotechnology Century | Reading |
2) | Genes and Genomes | Reading |
3) | Recombinant DNA Technology and “Omics” Technology | Reading |
4) | Proteins as Products | Reading |
5) | Applications of Microbial Biotechnology | Reading |
6) | Applications of Plant (Agricultural) Biotechnology | Reading |
7) | Applications of Animal Biotechnology I | Reading |
8) | Applications of Animal Biotechnology II | Reading |
9) | Applications Biotechnology in Forensic Science | Reading |
10) | Applications of Environmental Biotechnology | Reading |
11) | Marine and Aquatic Applications of Biotechnology | Reading |
12) | Applications of Medical Biotechnology | Reading |
13) | Biotechnology and Regulations | Reading |
14) | Ethics and Biotechnology | Reading |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir. Course notes will be supplied weekly. |
References: | Introduction to Biotechnology, William J. Thieman and Michael A. Palladino, International Edition, 3/e, Pearson Education Inc., 2013. (ISBN 13: 978-0-321-81892-8) |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 1 | % 5 |
Presentation | 1 | % 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 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Midterms | 1 | 17 | 17 |
Final | 1 | 19 | 19 |
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 |