BIOTECHNOLOGY

BENG409

Course Code: BENG409
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 1
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

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

In this course, cell engineering, tissue engineering, protein engineering, smart polymers, nanotechnology, artificial kidney, artificial heart, gen therapy, support systems for liver, bioaffinity chromatography, extracorporeal therapy, biochips, molecular imaging techniques, artificial skin and blood topics are handled.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to biotechnology and history
2^nd Week	Genetic engineering and Recombinant DNA technology
3^rd Week	Genetic engineering and Recombinant DNA technology
4^th Week	Gene transfer to bacteria
5^th Week	Gene transfer to plants and animals
6^th Week	Plant cell and tissue culture
7^th Week	Animal cell and tissue culture
8^th Week	Midterm
9^th Week	Applications of biotechnology:Agricultural biotechnology
10^th Week	Medical Biotechnology
11^th Week	Industrial Biotechnology
12^th Week	Environment Biotechnology
13^th Week	Food Biotechnology
14^th Week	Bioethics and biosafety

Recommended or Required Reading

Biotechnology An Introduction S. Ignacimuthi:
Biotechnology for Biomedical Applications, Bronzino
Biotechnology John E. Smith

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Quiz	2	10
Project	1	15
Total(%)		55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		45
Total(%)		100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
K1	X	X	X		X
K2	X	X
K3
K4
K5				X
K6
K7
K8				X
K9			X
K10
K11				X