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Course Description Course Name : Biosynthesis of primary and secondary metabolites in plants Course Code : BT-549 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. EBRUYAŞA KAFKAS Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the identification and classification of plant secondary metabolites Learns Biosynthesis of plant secondary metabolites Learns the functions of plant secondary metabolites Learns Secondary Metabolits and their defence mechanism roles Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Plant Secondary metabolites , identification, classification, biosynthesis and their functions and roles in defence mechanisms . Course Contents : Identification and classification of plant secondary metabolites Biosynthesis of plant secondary metabolites Function of plant secondary metabolites The role of Secondary Metabolits in plant defence mechanism Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Halls and laboratuvars in Horticulture Department   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Identification and classification of plant secondary metabolites Lecture notes and releted chapters in books Lecture, power point presentation, and discussion 2 Identification and classification of plant secondary metabolites Lecture notes and releted chapters in books Lecture, power point presentation, and discussion 3 Biosynthesis of plant secondary metabolites Lecture notes and releted chapters in books Lecture, power point presentation, and discussion 4 Functions of plant secondary metabolites Lecture notes and releted chapters in books Lecture, power point presentation, and discussion 5 The roles of Secondary Metabolits in plant defence mechanism Lecture notes and releted chapters in books Lecture, power point presentation, and discussion 6 The roles of Secondary Metabolits in plant defence mechanism Lecture notes and releted chapters in books Lecture, power point presentation, and discussion 7 Identification, classification and biosynthesis of phenolics Lecture notes and releted chapters in books Lecture, power point presentation, and discussion 8 Mid term Exam Preperation of exam Written exam 9 Identification, classification and biosynthesis of phenolics Lecture notes and releted chapters in books Lecture, power point presentation, and discussion 10 Classification of volatile compounds Lecture notes and releted chapters in books Lecture, power point presentation, and discussion 11 Identification, classification and biosynthesis of anthocyanins Lecture notes and releted chapters in books Lecture, power point presentation, and discussion 12 Identification, classification and biosynthesis terpenes. Lecture notes and releted chapters in books Lecture, power point presentation, and discussion 13 Identification, classification and biosynthesis tannins. Lecture notes and releted chapters in books Lecture, power point presentation, and discussion 14 The usage of secondary metabolites as plant growth regulators. Lecture notes and releted chapters in books Lecture, power point presentation, and discussion 15 The usage of secondary metabolites as plant growth regulators. Lecture notes and releted chapters in books Lecture, power point presentation, and discussion 16/17 FINAL EXAM Exam including all subjects Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Text notes and power point presentations obtained by various references Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 10 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 Evaluates and directs his level of learning in the field of knowledge and skills with his expert level critically. 4 2 Transfers current developments in the field of his work, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, systematically to the area outside of the field, written, orally and visually. 4 3 Follows national and international publications and attends social interactions and scientific studies in international level, communicates in at least in one foreign language in order to share studies on international base. 3 4 Uses advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of their computer software. 3 5 Uses the knowledge in his field for problem solving and / or practical skills in interdisciplinary studies. 4 6 Improves common knowledge accumulation concerning the Biotechnology in the frame of basic theory and practices. 4 7 Is aware of scientific, ethical and social values and handles research process with this frame. 5 8 Handles theories, hypothesis, opinions in the field of Biotechnology with an objective sceptic, logical, analytical manner and evaluates them in critical point of view. 5 9 Gains comprehensive information about natural and applied sciences and its limits with modern techniques and methods applied. 5 10 Improves and increases the knowledge to an expert level in the field of biotechnology 5 11 Understands the interdisciplinary interaction associated with biotechnology. 5 12 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertrise in biology and generate new information 5 13 Analizes the problems encountered in the field of research methods. 3 14 Carries out a study requiring expertise in the field independently. 3 15 Developes new strategic approaches and takes resposibility for analitical solutions for unpredictable complicated problems encountered in applications related to biotechnology. 3 16 Demonstrates leadership in the required environment to solve problems associated with biotechnology. 4 * 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 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 10 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 14 14     Final Exam 1 14 14 Total Workload: 142 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68 ECTS Credit: 6