PRIVATE SECURITY AND PROTECTION (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEN4053	Transgenic Technology	Spring 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:	Associate (Short 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)	Upon the completion of the program, the students will be able to; Utilize the theoretical information they have acquired in private security sector
2)	Develop the skill of working in a team cooperatively
3)	Develop the skill of identifying and analyzing the vocational problems of private security and resolving them effectively.
4)	Develop the behavioral consciousness of occupational ethics and sense of responsibility
5)	Develop an awareness for life long learning and physical progress
6)	Develop the skill of having information about daily problems and developments about private security.
7)	Comprehend the laws and regulations of the sector.
8)	Develop the skill of effective communication.
9)	Develop the skill of adopting the security technologies.
10)	Develop the skill of planning and practicing vocational processes.
11)	Develop the skill of having entrepreneurship personality
12)	Develop the skill of communicating in the private security sector in a foreign language.