ECONOMICS | |||||
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) | 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 |