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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code: MBG310
Course Name: Biotechnology
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction:
Course Requirement:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Area Ellective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. FATMA KÜBRA ATA
Course Lecturer(s): LECTURER FATMA KÜBRA ATA
Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide students of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics with the basic principles of biotechnology that will form the basis for scientific studies; To provide students with knowledge about medicine, environment and industrial applications by understanding its connection with molecular biology.
Course Content: This lesson; It includes the definition and history of biotechnology, recombinant protein production, protein engineering, vaccines and antibiotics, medical biotechnology, microbial biotechnology, animal/plant biotechnology, aquatic/environmental biotechnology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will understand the relationship between ancient, classical and modern biotechnology and molecular biology.
2) Will have knowledge about recombinant DNA technology and production of recombinant proteins.
3) Will have detailed information about medical biotechnology applications and the methods used in these applications.
4) Will have information about environmental and industrial biotechnology applications and current studies.
5) Will have information about animal and plant biotechnology applications and current studies.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Biotechnology Science (1) Brown T.A., Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis (Fifth edition), Blackwell Publishing (2) Twyman R.M., Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, (Seventh Edition), Blackwell Publishing
2) Introduction to Biotechnology Science (1) Brown T.A., Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis (Fifth edition), Blackwell Publishing (2) Twyman R.M., Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, (Seventh Edition), Blackwell Publishing
3) Recombinant DNA Technology (1) Brown T.A., Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis (Fifth edition), Blackwell Publishing (2) Twyman R.M., Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, (Seventh Edition), Blackwell Publishing
4) Recombinant DNA Technology (1) Brown T.A., Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis (Fifth edition), Blackwell Publishing (2) Twyman R.M., Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, (Seventh Edition), Blackwell Publishing
5) Recombinant Protein Production (1) Brown T.A., Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis (Fifth edition), Blackwell Publishing (2) Twyman R.M., Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, (Seventh Edition), Blackwell Publishing
6) Recombinant Protein Production (1) Brown T.A., Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis (Fifth edition), Blackwell Publishing (2) Twyman R.M., Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, (Seventh Edition), Blackwell Publishing
7) Recombinant Protein Production (1) Brown T.A., Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis (Fifth edition), Blackwell Publishing (2) Twyman R.M., Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, (Seventh Edition), Blackwell Publishing
8) MIDTERM
9) Microbial Biotechnology (1) Brown T.A., Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis (Fifth edition), Blackwell Publishing (2) Twyman R.M., Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, (Seventh Edition), Blackwell Publishing
10) Plant Biotechnology (1) Brown T.A., Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis (Fifth edition), Blackwell Publishing (2) Twyman R.M., Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, (Seventh Edition), Blackwell Publishing
11) Animal Biotechnology (1) Brown T.A., Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis (Fifth edition), Blackwell Publishing (2) Twyman R.M., Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, (Seventh Edition), Blackwell Publishing
12) Aquatic Biotechnology (1) Brown T.A., Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis (Fifth edition), Blackwell Publishing (2) Twyman R.M., Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, (Seventh Edition), Blackwell Publishing
13) Medical Biotechnology (1) Brown T.A., Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis (Fifth edition), Blackwell Publishing (2) Twyman R.M., Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, (Seventh Edition), Blackwell Publishing
14) Medical Biotechnology (1) Brown T.A., Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis (Fifth edition), Blackwell Publishing (2) Twyman R.M., Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, (Seventh Edition), Blackwell Publishing
15) Environmental Biotechnology (1) Brown T.A., Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis (Fifth edition), Blackwell Publishing (2) Twyman R.M., Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, (Seventh Edition), Blackwell Publishing
16) FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: (1) Brown T.A., Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis (Fifth edition), Blackwell Publishing
(2) Twyman R.M., Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, (Seventh Edition), Blackwell Publishing
(3) Sambrook and Russel, Molecular Cloning a Laboratory Manual (Third Edition), Cshl Press
References: (1) Brown T.A., Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis (Fifth edition), Blackwell Publishing
(2) Twyman R.M., Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, (Seventh Edition), Blackwell Publishing
(3) Sambrook and Russel, Molecular Cloning a Laboratory Manual (Third Edition), Cshl Press

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Medium 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Having knowledge and understanding of Molecular Biology and Genetics subjects, established on competencies gained in previous education and supported by using course books containing latest information, application tools and other scientific literature. 3
2) Students can integrate knowledge and skills from molecular biology and genetics courses and can acquire further knowledge according to their own interests. 3
3) Students acquire practical skills in fundamental molecular biology and genetics techniques. 1
4) Ability of proposing solutions in unexpected, complicated situations on applications of Molecular Biology and Genetics by claiming responsibility individually or as a part of a team. 1
5) Competency in planning academic studies on Molecular Biology and Genetics and carrying out these studies individually or collectively. 1
6) Students can develop ability to analyse and interpret experimental data obtained in a laboratory setting statistically. 1
7) Sufficient foreign language knowledge for communication between colleagues and following literature on Molecular Biology and Genetics. 1
8) Students can use computational technologies to analyse scientific data and for information retrieval. 1
9) Being aware of the necessity of lifelong education, reaching information, following the advances in science and technology and constant struggle of renewing oneself. 1
10) Evaluating natural and social events with an environmental point of view and ability of informing and leading the public opinion 1
11) Students acquire professional knowledge and skills to fulfil requirements of their future employers. 1
12) Having proper social, ethical and scientific values and the will to protect these values on studies about collection, evaluation, contemplation, publication and application of data regarding Molecular Biology and Genetics. 1
13) Students can understand and evaluate advantages and limitations of technological platforms in life sciences including genomics, genetic engineering and biotechnology. 3
14) Students would have consciousness on subjects such as the quality management, worker welfare and safety. 1

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Aktiviteye Hazırlık Aktivitede Harçanan Süre Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre Workload
Course Hours 16 3 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 6 96
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 148