| Course Type | Elective Course |
| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
| Year of Study | - |
| Semester | - |
| ECTS | 10 |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Have knowledge on biotechnological products, process concepts and principles.
- Understand the basic principles and applications of genetic manipulation in biotechnology.
- Have knowledge on different cell types and their products.
- Understand omic technologies and their applications.
- Understand basic principles of bioremediation and biomass utilization.
- Discuss current applications of molecular biotechnology in social, ethical and legal perspectives.
|
| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
| Prerequisites | No |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components | No |
| Course Description | Within the scope of this course; Biotechnological products, production concepts and processes, Basic principles of genetic manipulation and application areas in biotechnology, Different cell types and products, Omics technologies and application areas, Basic principles of bioremediation and biomass utilization, Current applications of molecular biotechnology are explained. |
| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
|
1st Week |
Biotechnology Market and Biotechnological Products |
|
2nd Week |
Basic Principles of Biotechnological Processes |
|
3rd Week |
Bioreactors and Cellular Production Principles |
|
4th Week |
Biomolecular Principles from Gene to Protein |
|
5th Week |
Basic Principles of Molecular Cloning and Gene Engineering |
|
6th Week |
Recombinant DNA Technology and Heterologous Protein Production |
|
7th Week |
Gene Transfer into Cells and Transgenic Organisms |
|
8th Week |
Midterm Exam Week |
|
9th Week |
Protein Engineering and Protein Therapeutics |
|
10th Week |
Hybridoma Technology and Monoclonal Antibody Production |
|
11th Week |
Omics Technologies |
|
12th Week |
Bioremediation and Biomass Utilization |
|
13th Week |
Society, Ethics and Legal Regulations |
|
14th Week |
Presentations |
|
15th Week |
|
|
| Recommended or Required Reading | Introduction to Biotechnology (3rd Edition). William J. Thieman, Michael A. Palladino, Benjamin Cummings Press, 2012.
Molecular Biotechnology, Principles and Applications of Recombinant DNA. Bernard R. Glick, Jack J. Pasternak, ASM Press, Washington, D.C., 2009.
Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, 7th Edition, Sandy B. Primrose, Richard Twyman, Wiley-Blackwell, 2006.
|
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
|
| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
20 |
| Assignment |
1 |
10 |
| Other |
1 |
25 |
| 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 |
84 |
84 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
1 |
16 |
16 |
| Individual or group work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
24 |
24 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
11 |
11 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Final exam |
1 |
96 |
96 |
| Homework |
1 |
12 |
12 |
| Project |
1 |
12 |
12 |
| Total Work Load | 297 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 9.9 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
|
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Work Placement(s) | No |