BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
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| 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 |
| 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) | Apply scientific methods or concepts in solving aviation-related problems | 3 |
| 2) | Analyze and interpret data | 5 |
| 3) | Work effectively on multi‐disciplinary and diverse teams | 5 |
| 4) | Make professional and ethical decisions | 3 |
| 5) | Communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills | 4 |
| 6) | Engage in and recognize the need for life‐long learning | 5 |
| 7) | Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice | 4 |
| 8) | Assess the national and international aviation environment | 3 |
| 9) | Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving contemporary problems in the field of aviation | 3 |
| 10) | Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues | 3 |