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Course Description Course Name : Introduction to Biotechnology Course Code : BY-726 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HATİCE KORKMAZ GÜVENMEZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands biotechnology and current applications Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : BY-726 Introduction to Biotechnology Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To learn biotechnology scopes and biotechnological applications. Course Contents : The biotechnology century Workforce of biotechnology Types of biotechnology An ıntroduction to genes and genomes History of genetic manipulation Recombinant DNA technology Proteins Microbial biotechnology Plant and animal biotechnology DNA fingerprinting and forensic analyses Bioremediation Aquatic biotechnoloy Medical biotechnology Ethics and biotechnology Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Office or classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The biotechnology century scan-to-date course notes and articles telling with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussion 2 Workforce of biotechnology scan-to-date course notes and articles telling with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussion 3 Types of biotechnology scan-to-date course notes and articles telling with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussion 4 An ıntroduction to genes and genomes scan-to-date course notes and articles telling with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussion 5 History of genetic manipulation scan-to-date course notes and articles telling with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussion 6 Recombinant DNA technology scan-to-date course notes and articles telling with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussion 7 Proteins scan-to-date course notes and articles telling with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussion 8 Mid-term exam telling with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussion 9 Microbial biotechnology scan-to-date course notes and articles telling with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussion 10 Plant-animal biotechnology scan-to-date course notes and articles telling with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussion 11 DNA fingerprinting and forensic analyses scan-to-date course notes and articles telling with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussion 12 Bioremediation scan-to-date course notes and articles telling with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussion 13 Aquatic biotechnology scan-to-date course notes and articles telling with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussion 14 Medical biotechnology scan-to-date course notes and articles telling with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussion 15 Ethic and biotechnology scan-to-date course notes and articles telling with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussion 16/17 final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Introduction to Biotechnology, William J. Thieman and Michael A. Palladino Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 50 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 Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field 4 2 Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology 4 3 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology 3 4 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. 4 5 Solves the problems of biology by using research methods. 5 6 Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology 4 7 Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty 4 8 Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. 3 9 Systematically transfers the current developments in the field of biology and his/her studies to the person in biology field or other related fields by supporting qualitative and quantitative data 3 10 Uses at least one foreign language to keep up to date with the field to take part in scientific and social interaction groups to share information at international levels 3 11 Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field 1 12 In biology, uses statistical software programme to carry out scientific research and also uses information and communication technology in proficiency level of knowledge and skills to critically evaluate 1 13 Develops the strategy, policy and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of biology and treats the results obtained within standart of quality 3 14 Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. 5 15 Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area 5 16 Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level 3 17 Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 3 * 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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 4 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20     Final Exam 1 30 30 Total Workload: 154 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.16 ECTS Credit: 6