EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
GEN4053 Transgenic Technology Spring 3 0 3 6
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 : Prof. Dr. GÜLAY BULUT
Recommended Optional Program Components: There is none.
Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to provide information about transgenic technology. Besides technical information; the use, risk assessment and biosafety regulations of transgenic organisms will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Discuss the technology behind transgenic organisms.
2. Recognize how genetically modified animals, plants and microorganisms are achieved.
3. Discuss the reasons of gene manipulation.
4. Define the application areas of trangenic organisms.
5. Recognize the benefits and risks of transgenic organisms.
6. Perform risk assessment.
7. Discuss the biosafety regulations.

Course Content

Bitki, hayvan ve mikroorganizmalarda gen transfer yöntemleri; transgenik teknolojinin uygulama alanları; risk analizi ve biyogüvenlik düzenlemeleri üzerine tartışmalar.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology: Introduction Reading
2) Host-vector systems I Reading
3) Host-vector systems II Reading
4) Transgenic plant technology I Reading
5) Transgenic plant technology II Reading
6) Applications of transgenic plants I Reading
7) Applications of transgenic plants II Reading
8) Applications of transgenic plants III Reading
9) Overview Reading
10) Production of transgenic animals I Reading
11) Production of transgenic animals II Reading
12) Applications of transgenic animals Reading
13) Diagnosis of diseases and gene therapy Reading
14) Recent improvements in transgenic technology Reading

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Relevant reviews, research papers and hand-outs will be supplied.
References: 1)Principles of gene manipulation and genomics, Primrose SB and Tywan RM, 7th edition, 2006, Blacwell Publishing, ISBN: 9781405135443.

2)Molecular Biotechnology: principles and applications of recombinant DNA, Glick BR and Pasternak JJ.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Presentation 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

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 be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3