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Course Description Course Name : Plant Biotechnology Course Code : BBP214 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. YILDIZAKA KAÇAR Prof.Dr. SALİH KAFKAS Learning Outcomes of the Course : Realizing definition of biotechnology Learning applications of biotechnology Realizing plant tissue culture methods Learning the basic molecular techniques in plant breeding Realizing methods of gene transfer to plants Learning genetically modified organisms Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Defination and applications of biotechnology, the use of biotechnology in plant breeding Course Contents : This lesson contains the definition and application areas of biotechnology, tissue culture laboratory organization, embryo rescue and embryo culture, somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis, obtaining haploid plants, protoplast culture and somatic hybridization, plants, gene transfer methods, molecular genetics laboratory organization, DNA, RNA structures Investigation, PCR mechanism genetic markers: morphological and biochemical markers, molecular marker technology and GMOs, and the situation of the world. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms and Biotechnology labs of Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Cukurova   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The Definition and Application Areas of Biotechnology Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 2 Tissue Culture Laboratory Organization Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 3 Embryo Rescue and Embryo Culture Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 4 Somatic Embryogenesis and Organogenesis Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 5 Obtaining Haploid Plants Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 6 Protoplast Culture and Somatic Hybridization Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 7 Gene Transfer Methods Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 8 Molecular Genetics Laboratory Organization Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 9 Investigation of DNA, RNA structures Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 10 PCR Mechanism Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 11 Genetic markers: Morphological and Biochemical Markers Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 12 Mid-Term Exam Preparation of exam Written examination 13 Genetic Markers: Molecular Marker Technology Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 14 GMOs, and The Situation of The World Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 15 General review Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 16/17 Final Exam Preparation of exam Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Introduction to Plant Biotechnology H. S. Chawla  Handbook of Plant Biotechnology John Wiley and Sons   Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 95     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 5 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 To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering 2 2 To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects 2 3 To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture 3 4 Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches 2 5 To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals 1 6 Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties 4 7 Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture 5 8 Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture 3 9 Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture 1 10 Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying 3 11 Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions 3 12 Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society 3 13 Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. 3 14 Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards 1 * 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 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 12 12     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 88 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52 ECTS Credit: 4