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SOCIOLOGY
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 Fall 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 learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.
2) To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels
3) To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.
4) To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes
5) To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills
6) To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.
7) To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.
8) To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective
9) To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge
10) To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects
11) To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.
12) To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school.