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Course Description Course Name : Genetic Engineering and Biogenetic Course Code : TBP352 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. RÜŞTÜ HATİPOĞLU Prof.Dr. HAKAN ÖZKAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the definition and scope of genetic engineering Learns genetic components of plant and its organization Learns the principles of recombinant DNA technology Learns genetic markers and its use areas Learns the methods of gene transfer in plants, genetic engineering and principles of biosafety Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the basics knowledge of genetic engineering and principles of biosafety which can be applied in field crops Course Contents : This lesson contains the molecular structure of DNA and chromosomes, molecular structure of gene and protein synthesis, gene isolation and cloning, agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer, direct gene transfer techniques, the development of herbicide-resistant transgenic plants, the development of insect-resistant transgenic plants, the development of virus-resistant transgenic plants, the development of disease-resistant plants, improvement of plants which is tolerance to abiotic stress factors, other applications of genetic engineering in plants, genetic markers and analysis methods, and ethical and legal aspects of biotechnology Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The molecular structure of DNA and chromosomes Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion 2 Molecular structure of gene and protein synthesis Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion 3 Gene isolation and cloning .Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion 4 Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion 5 Direct gene transfer techniques and homework will be given on this topic Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion 6 The development of herbicide-resistant transgenic plants Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion 7 The development of insect-resistant transgenic plants Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion 8 The development of virus-resistant transgenic plants Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion 9 The development of disease-resistant plants Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion 10 Mid term examination Preparation for the examination Written exam 11 Improvement of plants which is tolerant to abiotic stress factors Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion 12 Other applications of genetic engineering in plants (antisens RNA technology, terminator technology ) Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion 13 Genetic markers and analysis methods Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion 14 Ethical and legal aspects of biotechnology - I Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion 15 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Biotechnology - II Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion 16/17 Final examination Preparation for the examination Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  BABAOĞLU, M., GÜREL, E. Ve ÖZCAN, S. 2001. Bitki Biyoteknolojisi. Cilt II. Selçuk Üniversitesi Vakfı Yayınları  Basic Genetics 2nd ed. WBC  An Introduction to Genetics Analysis 8E. W.H. FREEMAN  Course note Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 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 knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 4 2 Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 5 3 Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. 4 4 Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. 3 5 Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. 0 6 Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. 4 7 Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. 5 8 Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. 5 9 Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 2 10 Works both individually and in a team. 1 11 Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 1 12 Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 1 13 Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 0 14 Shows respect to job ethic. 2 15 Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. 2 16 Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering 3 17 Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. 2 * 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 4 8     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 98 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.92 ECTS Credit: 4