Information Package

Master's of Medical Genetics with Thesis

GEN511

INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY

Course Code
GEN511
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows timeline in the field of biotechnology,
  2. Knows biotechnology market and biotechnological products,
  3. Knows bioreactors and principles of cellular production,
  4. Knows medical biotechnology and pharmaceutical applications,
  5. Knows microbial, plant, food, environmental biotechnology,
  6. Knows bioremediation, cellular biofuel production processes
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionTimeline in the field of biotechnology, market and products, bioreactors and principles of cellular production, medical biotechnology and pharmaceutical applications, microbial, plant, food, environmental biotechnology, bioremediation, cellular biofuel production processes will be introduced in this course.
Course Contents Timeline in the field of biotechnology, market and products, bioreactors and principles of cellular production, medical biotechnology and pharmaceutical applications, microbial, plant, food, environmental biotechnology, bioremediation, cellular biofuel production processes will be introduced in this course.
Recommended or Required Reading1. Introduction to Biotechnology (3rd Edition). William J. Thieman, Michael A. Palladino, Benjamin Cummings Press, 2012.
2. Molecular Biotechnology, Principles and Applications of Recombinant DNA. Bernard R. Glick, Jack J. Pasternak, ASM Press, Washington, D.C., 2009.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 50
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 5 5
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 11 11
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 35 70
Total Work Load180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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