PSYCHOLOGY
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	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 :	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.

Learning Outcomes

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 Content

Course includes the techniques used in biotechnology and its applications.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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)	To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.	1
2)	To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.	1
3)	To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).	1
4)	To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).	1
5)	To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.	2
6)	To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.	1
7)	To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.	2
8)	To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.	1
9)	To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.	5
10)	To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.	1
11)	To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.	3
12)	To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.	2