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  Course Description
Course Name : Genetic and Biotechnology

Course Code : FTÖ302

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof. OSMAN GÜLNAZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gets basic genetic concepts and principles
Learns basic concepts of genetics,the meaning of biotechnology and biotechnological applications

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The purpose of this course is to give basic genetic concepts and principles

Course Contents : Description of genetic and biotechnology, areas, importance, effect of our life and historical evolution.. Origin of modern genetic science. Mendel’s theory, acrosses, cytoplasmic heredity, natural selection, Adaptation, Mutations. Molecular Biology, Gene technology: Molecular genetic. Human genetic and genetic diseases. Possibility of biotechnology in terms of community, science and technology. Basic principles of biotechnology: metabolism in microorganism, plant-animal cell cultures, fermetation anf fermentation technologies, Basic processes in biotechnology,. Biotechnologic applications: Microbial biomas production (yeeast, single cell protein), primer metabolite production (citric acid, fumaric acid, acetic acid, aminoacid, vitamine, fermentations (alcoholic fermentation, lactic acid production, butyric acid, acetone), seconder metabolite production (antibiotic), enzyme production, gen biotechnology, environmental biotechnology

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom and laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic genetic concepts none Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
2 Mendelian genetics none Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
3 sex determination none Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
4 sex chromosomes none Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
5 Meiosis parts replacement none Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
6 Biotechnology and concepts none Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
7 Uses of biotechnology none Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
8 exam
9 genetics and molecular biology none Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
10 quantitative characteristics none Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
11 population genetics none Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
12 Core non-inheritance none Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
13 The effects of the mother´s inheritance none Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
14 chromosome mutations none Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
15 Chromosome mutations (continued) none Lecture, question and answer, demonstration
16/17 EXAM


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Prof. Dr. Cihan ÜNER (Translation Editor), Genetic Concepts, Prentice Hall, 2002
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. 3
2 Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. 3
3 Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. 4
4 Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. 4
5 Explains application areas of science in everyday life. 4
6 Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. 2
7 Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 3
8 Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. 2
9 Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . 4
10 Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. 3
11 Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. 2
12 Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. 2
13 Has life-long learning awareness. 3
14 Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. 3
15 Uses information and communication technologies effectively. 3
16 Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education. 0
17 Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . 1
18 Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. 1
19 Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values 0
20 In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 82
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.28
ECTS Credit: 3