BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | |||||
| 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 |
| MBG3001 | Biotechnology | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 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: | 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. |
Learning Outcomes
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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 Content
| Course includes the techniques used in biotechnology and its applications. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| 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 |
Sources
| 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) |
Evaluation System
| 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 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| 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 | ||
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) | Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. | |
| 2) | Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. | |
| 3) | Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. | |
| 4) | Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. | |
| 5) | Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. | |
| 6) | Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. | |
| 7) | Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. | |
| 8) | Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. | |
| 9) | Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. | |
| 10) | Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. | |
| 11) | Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. | |
| 12) | Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. |