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Course Description Course Name : Introduction to plant biotechnology Course Code : TBP213 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. RÜŞTÜ HATİPOĞLU Prof.Dr. HAKAN ÖZKAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns definition and scope of the biotechnology Learns current applications of the plant biotechnology Learns in vitro culture techniques applied in the plants Learns genetic manipulation techniques applied in the plants Learns relationships between biotechnolgy and biosafety Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach basic concept and principles of plant biotechnology Course Contents : Definition and classification of biotechnology- principles of in vitro culture- nutrition of plant cell, tissue and organ cultures- nutrient media-test tube fertilization- embryo culture- meristem, shoot tip and bud culture- callus culture-cell culture-protoplast culture-production of haploids, -somaclonal variation- somatic hybridization- gene transfer in plants. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms and laboratories of plant cell and tissue culture , and molecular genetics in the field crops department   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Definition and scope of the biotechnology Reading lecture topic from the course book and articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion. 2 Definition and history of the plant biotechnology Reading lecture topic from the course book and articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion. 3 Clasification of biotechnological methods applied in the planst Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic together with the power point presantation and discussion 4 Basis of the In vitro culture Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion 5 Embriyo culture Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion 6 In vitro pollination and fertilization and will be given homework on this topic Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture by the power point presantation and discussion 7 Meristem culture Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion 8 Callus culture Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion 9 Cell culture Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion 10 Midterm examination Preparation for the examination Written examination 11 In vitro haploid plant production Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion 12 Somaclonal variation Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion 13 Protoplast culture and somatic hybridization Reading lecture topic from the course book and thearticles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion 14 Gen transformation Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion 15 Gen transformation Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion 16/17 Final examination Preparation for the examination Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  OZCAN, S., GUREL, E. Ve BABAOGLU, M. 2001. Bitki Biyoteknolojsi. Genetik Muhendisligi ve Uygulamaları. S.U. Vakfı Yayınları  Crop Science, Canadian Journal of Botany, Journal of Plant Breeding  HATİPOĞLU, R. 2000. Bitki Biyoteknolojisi. Ç.Ü. Ziraat fakültesi Genel Yayın No: 190, Ders Kitapları Yayaın No: A-58  BABAOGLU, M., GUREL, E. ve OZCAN, S. 2001. Bitki Biyoteknolojsi. Doku Kulturu ve Uygulamaları. S.U. Vakfı Yayınları 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 1 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. 3 2 Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 3 3 Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. 3 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. 3 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. 3 9 Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 1 10 Works both individually and in a team. 3 11 Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 3 12 Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 3 13 Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 2 14 Shows respect to job ethic. 3 15 Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. 1 16 Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering 2 17 Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. 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 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 6 6     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 108 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.32 ECTS Credit: 4