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MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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 Fall 3 0 3 8

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
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

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) Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. 5
2) Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. 4
3) Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. 5
4) Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. 5
5) Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. 2
6) Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. 5
7) Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. 5
8) Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. 5
9) Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. 3
10) Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. 5
11) Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. 3