| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Basic Biotechnology |
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| Course Code |
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BB-603 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. YILDIZAKA KAÇAR
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Obtains conceptual and theoretical information about plant biotechnology.
Has the necessary knowledge on biotechnology.
Obtains information about the methods that can be followed while doing researches.
Learns how to transfer theoretical knowledge and research findings into practice.
Gets theoretical background necessary to work in the field of biotechnology.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of this course is to give a detailed description of the basic subjects of biotechnology . |
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| Course Contents |
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The contents of this course include Introduction to biotechnology, DNA function, gene expression, genetic material transfer, extra-chromosomal elements: plasmids, DNA manipulation, biotechnological vaccines, detection of DNA base sequences, cell fusions, agricultural, medical and industrial biotechnology and biotechnological status of the enzymes. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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The classrooms and plant biotechnology lab. of Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Cukurova |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
DNA structure and chromosomes |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique and power point presentation |
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2 |
Genes structure and translation |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique and power point presentation |
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3 |
Gen isolation and cloning |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique and power point presentation |
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4 |
Gene transfer via Agrobacterium |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique and power point presentation |
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5 |
Direct gene transfer methods |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique and power point presentation |
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6 |
Development of plants resistant to viruses, Insects, herbicides |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique and power point presentation |
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7 |
Mid-Term Exam |
Preparation of the exam |
Written exam |
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8 |
Enhancing disease resistance |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique and power point presentation |
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9 |
Genetic markers |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique and power point presentation |
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10 |
Proteins and protein engineering |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique and power point presentation |
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11 |
Antisense RNA technology |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique and power point presentation |
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12 |
RNAi Technology |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique and power point presentation |
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13 |
Production of male sterile plants |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique and power point presentation |
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14 |
Ethics in Biotechnology and Biosafety |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique and power point presentation |
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15 |
Final Exam |
Preparation of the axam |
Written exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Developing and improving the horticultural knowledge to professional level based on the bachelors degree qualifications |
2 |
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2 |
Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines |
2 |
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3 |
Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship |
3 |
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4 |
Using the theoretical and practical knowledge of Horticulture, supporting the related up to date progress with the quantitative and qualitative data, combining and interpreting the information and data obtained from different disciplines and developing new information and theories by synthesis. |
2 |
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5 |
Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture |
1 |
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6 |
Analytically approaching in order to solve unpredictable and complex problems encountered in applications related to Horticulture, planning the research process, producing solutions by taking responsibility and evaluating-defending the obtained results |
2 |
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7 |
Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary |
1 |
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8 |
Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. |
3 |
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9 |
Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process |
2 |
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10 |
Presenting their studies, developments of their expertise topic and research results by orally, written and taking advantage of visual equipments |
2 |
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11 |
Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level |
1 |
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12 |
Obtaining data by scientific methods in order to solve a problem related to horticulture, establishing and interpreting the data by considering the scientific and ethical values |
3 |
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13 |
Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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