| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Molecular Virology |
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| Course Code |
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BK-558 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. MUHARREM ARAP KAMBEROĞLU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows the molecular structure of viruses
Knows theoretical and practical learning of molecular diagnostic methods
Knows the DNA sequencing and analysis
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To provide training on the molecular structure of plant viruses, molecular methods used in the diagnosis of the plant viruses, DNA sequencing and analysis |
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| Course Contents |
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The molecular structure of plant viruses, the viruses used in the diagnosis of molecular methods, DNA sequencing and analysis |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
History of molecular virology |
Study with textbook and presentations |
lecture |
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2 |
General characteristics of plant viruses |
Study with textbook and presentations |
lecture |
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3 |
General characteristics of plant viruses |
Study with textbook and presentations |
lecture |
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4 |
Mlolecular methods used in virology |
Study with textbook and presentations |
lecture |
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5 |
Mlolecular methods used in virology |
Study with textbook and presentations |
lecture |
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6 |
Mlolecular methods used in virology |
Study with textbook and presentations |
lecture |
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7 |
Selection of the assignment topic |
Literature review |
Internet browsing |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
Study with textbook and presentations |
Written exam |
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9 |
Preparation of the assignment topic |
Literature review |
Internet browsing |
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10 |
Preparation of the assignment topic |
Literature review |
Internet browsing |
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11 |
Preparation of the assignment topic |
Literature review |
Internet browsing |
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12 |
Preparation of the assignment topic |
Literature review |
Internet browsing |
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13 |
Presentation of the assignment topic |
Study presentation |
Presentation |
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14 |
Presentation of the assignment topic |
Study presentation |
Presentation |
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15 |
Presentation of the assignment topic |
Study presentation |
Presentation |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Study with textbook and presentations |
Written |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Has knowledge on basic topics about general science, general agricultural engineering and plant production |
0 |
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2 |
Knows the biology, ecology, systematics and control strategies of diseases, pests and weeds causing yield losses in plants |
0 |
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3 |
Knows the identification and the biology of the diseases and how to control diseases,pests and weeds causing yield losses in plants in practice |
0 |
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4 |
Comprehends the plant protection problems, gains the ability to solve the problems via scientific methods |
0 |
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5 |
Decides to the most useful control strategy to cope with the plant protection problems and gets them to be used correctly |
0 |
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6 |
Obtains the skill to use a laboratory, analyzes and evaluates the results and prepares reports |
5 |
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7 |
Has necessary knowledge to use the essential technologies, synthesizes them to prepare oral presentations |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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