Information Package

Organic Agriculture Program

SEÇ281

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Course Code
SEÇ281
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Can learn basic biotechnology and biotechnological procedures
  2. Can learn biotechnological applications
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIt covers all the methods used to obtain a new organism or to create desired changes in the genetic structure of an existing organism by using all or a certain part of plants, animals or microorganisms.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic Overview of Biotechnology
2nd Week Main Application Areas of Biotechnology and Production Process
3rd Week Biological Systems (Yeasts)
4th Week Biological Systems (Molds, Protists)
5th Week Microbial Biotechnology
6th Week Traditional Biotechnology (Beer and Wine Production)
7th Week Traditional Biotechnology (Yoghurt and Cheese Production)
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Traditional Biotechnology (Bread and Vinegar Production)
10th Week Modern Biotechnology
11th Week Modern Biotechnology
12th Week Modern Biotechnology
13th Week Biotechnology in Food Analysis
14th Week General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingNECLA ARAN,2019;FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY,Nobel Academic Publishing
MEHTAP USTA,2022;BIOTECHNOLOGY IN EVERY ASPECT,Nobel Academic Publishing
William J. Thieman, Michael A. Palladino,2013;Introduction to Biotechnology,Pearson Education
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
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 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 2 14
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 5 5
Total Work Load147
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.9
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
K1 X X
K2
K3 X X
K4
K5
K6
K7 X X
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