Information Package

Program of Mechatronics

KKSD133

PLANT TISSUE CULTURE APPLICATIONS

Course Code
KKSD133
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the definition of plant tissue culture.
  2. Explains plant tissue culture applications.
  3. Learns laboratory techniques of plant tissue culture.
  4. Learns organogenesis,somatic embryogenesis,micropropagation,protoplast culture, embryo culture,production of secondary metabolites.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionDefinition of tissue culture in plants. Areas of use of plant tissue culture, Basic laboratory techniques in plant tissue culture applications. Nutrient media and culture conditions in tissue culture. Organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis Protoplast Culture, Haploid plant production, Meristem culture, Embryo culture, Secondary metabolite production, Germplast preservation.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week İntroduction to plant tissue culture
2nd Week Tissue culture basic laboratory techniques I
3rd Week Tissue culture basic laboratory techniques II
4th Week Media and cultural conditions in plant tissue culture
5th Week Applications of plant tissue culture
6th Week Organogenesis
7th Week Somatic embrryogenesis
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Diffrences between organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis
10th Week Micropropagation I
11th Week Micropropagation II
12th Week Protoplast culture, haploid plant production, meristem culture
13th Week Embryo culture, secondary metabolites, germplast conservation
14th Week Repeat courses
Recommended or Required ReadingGürel, e., Özcan, S. 2001. Bitki Biyoteknolojisi, Doku Kültürü ve Uygulamaları kitap , Selcuk Ünicersitesi Yayınları, Konya.
Gürel, A., Hayta, Ş., Nartop, P.,vd. Bitki Hücre, Doku ve Organ Kültürü Uygulamaları.
2016. Ege Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 24 24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
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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