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| 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 : | Assist. Prof. MERVE SEVEN |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | There is none. |
| Course Objectives: | This course is a basic and general introduction to the field of biotechnology. It aims to introduce different areas of biotechnology such as agricultural, yeast/fermentative, food, environmental, medical and industrial biotechnology. Also, the course aims to introduce basics of biotechnological product production. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Define biotechnology and different areas of biotechnology. 2. Define methodologies used for biotechnological product design, production and purification. 3. Define fermentation and discuss biotechnological production ways of fermentative products. 4. Discuss interdisciplinary work in the field of biotechnology. 5. Discuss biotechnological regulations. 6. Distinguish the ethical concerns that rise with biotechnology. |
| Course includes the techniques used in biotechnology and its applications. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction; Biotechnology as an interdisciplinary area | Reading |
| 2) | Microbial Biotechnology I | Reading |
| 3) | Recombinant DNA Technology and Genomics | Reading |
| 4) | Proteins as Products | Reading |
| 5) | Microbial Biotechnology I | Reading |
| 6) | Fermentation-Bioreactors-Purification | |
| 6) | Microbial Biotechnology II | Reading |
| 7) | Protein Engineering and Metabolic Engineering | Reading |
| 8) | Fermentation-Bioreactors-Purification II | Reading |
| 9) | Plant Biotechnology | Reading |
| 10) | Animal Biotechnology | Reading |
| 11) | Medical Biotechnology | Reading |
| 12) | Bioremediation | Reading |
| 13) | Aquatic Biotechnology | Reading |
| 14) | Regulations and Ethics | Reading |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir. Course notes will be supplied weekly. |
| References: | 1) Introduction to Biotechnology, 3rd edition, William J. Thieman and Michael A. Palladino, Pearson Int. Ed., 2013 2) Glick, B. R., & Patten, C. L. (2017). Molecular biotechnology: principles and applications of recombinant DNA. John Wiley & Sons. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 0 |
| Quizzes | 2 | % 8 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 52 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 48 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 52 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Quizzes | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Midterms | 1 | 17 | 17 |
| Final | 1 | 19 | 19 |
| Total Workload | 152 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. | 2 |
| 2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | 2 |
| 3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | 2 |
| 4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | 2 |
| 5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | 1 |
| 6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | 2 |
| 7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | 1 |
| 8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | 2 |
| 9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | 2 |
| 10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | 1 |
| 11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. | 2 |