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Course Description Course Name : Oxidative Stress andAnalysis Methods in plants Course Code : BY-771 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. SEMA DÜZENLİ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns enzymatic analyse methods about pollution on metabolism events Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Determining the changes that occurs in enzymatic structures against abnormal environmental factors Course Contents : Determining the effects of environmental factors on enzimatic mechanisms on plants Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Class   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to oxidative stress Searching the articles about the subject Lecture, discussion 2 Oxygen activation Searching the light reactions of photosynthesis in a detailed way Lecture, discussion 3 Biological reactions of radical oxygen Studying radicals from books Lecture, discussion 4 Oxidative destruction of lipids The events leading cell membrane damage Lecture, discussion 5 Typical peroxidation reactions Knowladge about factors leading this peroxidation Lecture, discussion 6 Specific reactions on plant cell membrane Slide shows about subject Lecture, discussion 7 Oxidative destruction of proteins Oxidative destruction of DNA Saerching the analyse methods about subject Lecture, discussion 8 exam 9 The areas where activated oxygen species exist Searching the studies about oxygen activation Lecture, discussion 10 Chloroplast, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, small molekules, plasma membrane, cell wall Features of the organells about direct subject Lecture, discussion 11 Defence metabolism: Superoxydedismutas Antioxidative mechanisms Lecture, discussion 12 Catalaz, ascorbic acid, glutation, tochopherol, carotenoid Having information about enzymatic reactions and mechanisms Lecture, discussion 13 Herbicide resistance, the sensitivity of herbicides against light Having knowledge about chemicals applied to plants Lecture, discussion 14 Chlorophyll analyse methods Searching the photosynthetic pigments and the relations of these pigments with radicals Lecture, discussion 15 General repetation Making analyses about studied subjects Lecture, discussion 16/17 Final examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Salisburg, F.B., Clean, W,R., 1992. Plant Physiology. 680 pages Inze, D., Montagu, M., V., 2002. Oxidative stress in plants. Taylor- Francis. 321pages 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 Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field 2 2 Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology 3 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. 0 6 Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology 0 7 Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty 0 8 Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. 0 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 0 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 0 11 Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field 0 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 2 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 2 14 Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. 0 15 Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area 3 16 Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level 0 17 Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 5 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 138 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52 ECTS Credit: 6