FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

BME606

Course Code: BME606
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 10

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Doctorate Of Science

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Gain problem solving ability.
Know and use concepts about recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering.
Gain knowledge about application areas of biotechnology and bioethics.
Gain ability to make a connection between biotechnology and biomedical engineering and use this knowlegdge in biomedical engineering field.
Reinforce theoretical knowledge and application.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

Within the scope of this course; Cell engineering, tissue engineering, protein engineering, smart polymers, nanotechnology, artificial kidney, artificial heart, gene therapy, liver support systems, bioaffinity chromatography, extracorporeal therapy, biochips, molecular imaging techniques, artificial skin and artificial blood are covered.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Definition-History of Biotechnology
2^nd Week	Genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology
3^rd Week	Genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology
4^th Week	Gene transfer mechanisms in bacteria
5^th Week	Gene transfer into plant and animal cells
6^th Week	Plant cell and tissue culture
7^th Week	Animal cell and tissue culture
8^th Week	MIDTERM
9^th Week	Biotechnology applications: Agricultural biotechnology
10^th Week	medical biotechnology
11^th Week	industrial biotechnology
12^th Week	environmental biotechnology
13^th Week	food biotechnology
14^th Week	Biotechnology and ethics

Recommended or Required Reading

Biotechnology An Introduction S. Ignacimuthi, ISBN-
13 : 978-1842657546
Biotechnology for Biomedical Applications,
Bronzino, ISBN : 0849318114

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Presentation
Discussion

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Quiz	5	15
Total(%)		55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		45
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1.5	1.5
Preparation for Quiz	5	10	50
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam	1	18	18
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	12	12
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1.5	1.5
Homework	1	12	12
Total Work Load			137
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.56
ECTS Credit of the Course			10

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
K1	X	X	X	X
K2					X
K3
K4			X
K5				X
K6
K7					X
K8		X