Agricultural Biotechnology is a large business that continues to expand rapidly. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization predicts that the world population, which will be 9.1 billion by 2050, will increase its food needs by 70%.
In fact, food and food production using microbial methods has been done since the existence of humanity. However, genetic interventions in plants have been made for more than 20 years. In this context, methods with results on different topics such as disease and pest resistance and increased nutritional value are applied.
In addition to high-yielding plants, there are rapid developments in the field of Animal Biotechnology. The natural selection method applied by our ancestors, who have been dealing with animal husbandry for centuries, using strong and durable animals, is used to raise highly productive animals that are resistant to diseases and difficult conditions with the genetic selection method.
Using fungi, bacteria and yeasts in Enzyme and Microbial biotechnology, another topic, it has been possible to use them in the production of many foods, facilitating their processing, and also in the effective cleaning of microorganisms and industrial wastes. In addition, the enzyme and microbial diversity of microorganisms and the opportunities provided have been the subject of insulin production in medicine.
Agricultural Biotechnology Department offers serious opportunities in terms of providing services to agriculture and humanity, which will shape the future, within the agricultural sector, which has strategic importance for countries.
As Düzce University Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, a program with general Agricultural Engineering courses is applied in the first two years, as in general Agricultural Faculties. As of the third and fourth years, practical training of the Agricultural Biotechnology Department courses is given. It is possible for our students enrolled in the undergraduate program of our department to benefit from the Erasmus student exchange programs of our University, which are actively operating. Looking at the job opportunities, graduate students are able to work in private sector organizations whose field of activity is biotechnology, organizations operating in the field of seed growing, seedlings, saplings, greenhouses, research institutes, biotechnology institutes, universities as researchers and teaching staff, agricultural analysis laboratories, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock. They have the chance to find employment as Agricultural Engineers in the provincial directorates of the Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Quarantine and Provincial Control Laboratories, Municipalities, Agricultural Credit Cooperatives.
The aim of the Agricultural Biotechnology Department is; Inheriting from our ancestors for centuries, interpreting the classical plant and animal breeding methods, the possibilities of current advanced methods and technology correctly, developing high quality plant, animal and microorganism varieties by using modern biotechnological methods, developing modern plant and animal breeding and production techniques, Developing plant varieties and genotypes that are resistant/tolerant to diseases and pests, identification and classification of pests in agricultural production using molecular techniques (molecular systematics), developing environmentally friendly production methods that will not disturb the ecological balance by using soil-based microorganisms, ensuring the development of breeding plant and animal populations that producers need, It has the potential to obtain and characterize enzymes and microorganisms that are important at every stage of agricultural production and to use these organisms in different industrial areas. It trains Agricultural Engineers specialized in the field of Agricultural Biotechnology, who have the ability to produce primary and secondary metabolites, identify local genetic resources, ensure the conservation and cultivation of these resources, and reflect them into applications as designs.
Agriculture is one of the most strategic sectors both in our country and in the world. However, agriculture and food security, the climate crisis, etc. Unfortunately, we are witnessing the effects of such scenarios in these days. We see that we learn by experience how the micro world can quickly change the macro world and the axis of the world of individuals. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization predicts that the world population, which will be 9.1 billion by 2050, will increase its food needs by 70%. Accordingly, of course, we have once again understood the importance of agriculture and food safety in this process. Agricultural Biotechnology is a large business that continues to expand rapidly. In the future, there will not be as much resource abundance as in the past, and the management of the correct use of limited resources will be at least as strategic as agriculture. The field of Agricultural Biotechnology is a dynamic field of expertise that includes the workforce and expertise on which we need to spend a lot of time. As Düzce University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, we will continue our efforts to ensure that our students move up the career ladder with this awareness.
Students who have completed the Agricultural Biotechnology Undergraduate Program; will graduate with a diploma containing the phrase "Successfully completing the education and training programs of the Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and entitled to receive the Agricultural Biotechnology Bachelor's Degree and the title of "Agricultural Engineer".
Graduates will receive the title of Agricultural Engineer (Agricultural Biotechnology).
In order to apply to the undergraduate program, candidates must have a high school diploma and OSYM Exam Success Certificate. The original or a copy approved by the University of the documents required for registration is accepted. Regarding military service status and criminal record, action is taken based on the written statement of the candidate. The student has to make the final registration himself. The registration and acceptance of the students who are entitled to enter the university are carried out by the relevant unit in accordance with the principles determined by the Rectorate. Students have to enroll/renew their registration for the courses they will take in that semester or year within the period determined in the academic calendar at the beginning of each semester or academic year.
Our department is in contact with other Agricultural Biotechnology Departments and especially with the Faculties of Agriculture in our country. Our department shares the knowledge of all kinds of activities that increase our learning quality with environmental stakeholders.
The Department of Agricultural Biotechnology contributes to the production of food needed by people, the solution of environmental problems, the treatment of plant and animal diseases by conducting research on biological resources, animals, plants and microorganisms.
| No | Program Requirements |
|---|---|
| 1 | To have the ability to establish a relationship between the knowledge gained in the fields related to Agricultural Biotechnology and different disciplines such as basic and applied sciences and to use this knowledge in agricultural areas. |
| 2 | To have the ability to identify and define the problems encountered, to interpret the results obtained and to solve the problems by using the basic knowledge in the field of Agricultural Biotechnology as well as other Agricultural Engineering fields. |
| 3 | To have the ability to select, use and develop modern tools required for applications and to use information technologies effectively. |
| 4 | To be sensitive to universal and social morals, to look after the interests of the country, to have professional and ethical responsibility, as well as the skills of research, production, initiative-taking and creativity. |
| 5 | To have the ability to recognize and perceive, comprehend and examine the living things in terms of their importance in diversity, structure, function and functioning, organization, environment and mutual interactions. |
| 6 | To have the ability to find the sources for environmental, biological, technical and economic problems that may adversely affect the high productivity and quality in plant and animal production, to evaluate them and to produce solutions. |
| 7 | Entrepreneurship in plant, animal and microbial biotechnology, and ability to produce projects in enzyme and gene technologies. |
| 8 | To be equipped with the theoretical and applied (field and laboratory) information on molecular techniques as well as classical breeding methods in plant and animal breeding, to have the ability to use and transfer this information correctly. |
| 9 | To have at least one foreign language knowledge at a level to be able to follow the developments in the field, communicate with colleagues verbally and in writing, and seek solutions to current problems. |
| 10 | To have the ability to lead the future of agriculture with biotechnological applications in today's sustainable agriculture system. |
Theoretical-Factual
TYYC-1 - Uses the knowledge of general engineering and biotechnology in the fields of agricultural engineering.
TYYC-2 - Have the ability to define, model and solve the problems that arise in the fields of study of the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology.
TYYC-3 - In the process of solving a problem; gain the ability to form hypotheses, plan an experiment, conduct the experiment and interpret the findings to be obtained from it.
TYYC-4 - Gains independent decision making and creativity skills in solving a problem or on a targeted issue.
TYYC-5 - Adopts the importance of continuity and lifelong learning in professional development and develops itself by following new information.
TYYC-6 - Can do interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork.
TYYC-7 - Adheres to professional ethics and universal ethical values.
TYYC-8 - Can communicate by expressing his/her ideas verbally and in writing in his/her competence areas.
TYYC-10 - Have the ability to transfer the theoretical knowledge learned in the professional field into practice in national and international education, research and private sector institutions, and develop communication and cooperation between the institution and other institutions.
SKILLS
:: Cognitive-Applied
TYYC-1 - Uses knowledge about general engineering and biotechnology in the fields of agricultural engineering.
TYYC-2 - Have the ability to define, model and solve the problems that arise in the fields of study of the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology.
TYYC-3 - In the process of solving a problem; gain the ability to form hypotheses, plan an experiment, conduct the experiment and interpret the findings to be obtained from it.
TYYC-4 - Gains independent decision making and creativity skills in solving a problem or on a targeted issue.
TYYC-5 - Adopts the importance of continuity and lifelong learning in professional development and develops itself by following new information.
TYYC-6 - Can do interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork.
TYYC-7 - Adheres to professional ethics and universal ethical values.
TYYC-8 - Can communicate by expressing his/her ideas verbally and in writing in his/her competence areas.
TYYC-9 - Have the ability to transfer the theoretical knowledge learned in the professional field into practice in national and international education, research and private sector institutions, and develop communication and cooperation between the institution and other institutions.
COMPETENCIES
:: Ability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
TYYC-1 - Uses knowledge about general engineering and biotechnology in the fields of agricultural engineering.
TYYC-2 - Have the ability to define, model and solve the problems that arise in the fields of study of the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology.
TYYC-3 - In the process of solving a problem; gain the ability to form hypotheses, plan an experiment, conduct the experiment and interpret the findings to be obtained from it.
TYYC-4 - Gains independent decision making and creativity skills in solving a problem or on a targeted issue.
TYYC-5 - Adopts the importance of continuity and lifelong learning in professional development and develops itself by following new information.
TYYC-6 - Can do interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork.
TYYC-7 - Adheres to professional ethics and universal ethical values.
TYYC-8 - Can communicate by expressing his/her ideas verbally and in writing in his/her competence areas.
TYYC-10 - Have the ability to transfer the theoretical knowledge learned in the professional field into practice in national and international education, research and private sector institutions, and develop communication and cooperation between the institution and other institutions.
:: Learning Competence
TYYC-1 - Uses the knowledge of general engineering and biotechnology in the fields of agricultural engineering.
TYYC-2 - Have the ability to define, model and solve the problems that arise in the fields of study of the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology.
TYYC-3 - In the process of solving a problem; gain the ability to form hypotheses, plan an experiment, conduct the experiment and interpret the findings to be obtained from it.
TYYC-4 - Gains independent decision making and creativity skills in solving a problem or on a targeted issue.
TYYC-5 - Adopts the importance of continuity and lifelong learning in professional development and develops itself by following new information.
TYYC-6 - Can do interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork.
TYYC-7 - Adheres to professional ethics and universal ethical values.
TYYC-8 - Can communicate by expressing his/her ideas verbally and in writing in his/her competence areas.
TYYC-10 - Have the ability to transfer the theoretical knowledge learned in the professional field into practice in national and international education, research and private sector institutions, and develop communication and cooperation between the institution and other institutions.
:: Communication and Social Competence
TYYC-1 - Information on general engineering and biotechnology fieldsI use it in the fields of agricultural engineering.
TYYC-2 - Have the ability to define, model and solve the problems that arise in the fields of study of the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology.
TYYC-3 - In the process of solving a problem; gain the ability to form hypotheses, plan an experiment, conduct the experiment and interpret the findings to be obtained from it.
TYYC-4 - Gains independent decision making and creativity skills in solving a problem or on a targeted issue.
TYYC-5 - Adopts the importance of continuity and lifelong learning in professional development and develops itself by following new information.
TYYC-6 - Can do interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork.
TYYC-7 - Adheres to professional ethics and universal ethical values.
TYYC-8 - Can communicate by expressing his/her ideas verbally and in writing in his/her competence areas.
TYYC-10 - Have the ability to transfer the theoretical knowledge learned in the professional field into practice in national and international education, research and private sector institutions, and develop communication and cooperation between the institution and other institutions.
:: Domain Specific Competence
TYYC-1 - Uses the knowledge of general engineering and biotechnology in the fields of agricultural engineering.
TYYC-2 - Have the ability to define, model and solve the problems that arise in the fields of study of the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology.
TYYC-3 - In the process of solving a problem; gain the ability to form hypotheses, plan an experiment, conduct the experiment and interpret the findings to be obtained from it.
TYYC-4 - Gains independent decision making and creativity skills in solving a problem or on a targeted issue.
TYYC-5 - Adopts the importance of continuity and lifelong learning in professional development and develops itself by following new information.
TYYC-6 - Can do interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork.
TYYC-7 - Adheres to professional ethics and universal ethical values.
TYYC-8 - Can communicate by expressing his/her ideas verbally and in writing in his/her competence areas.
TYYC-9 - Have the ability to contribute to science by producing information on a national and international scale in order to ensure quality, productivity and sustainability in different fields of agriculture, especially in the field of agricultural biotechnology.
TYYC-10 - Have the ability to transfer the theoretical knowledge learned in the professional field into practice in national and international education, research and private sector institutions, and develop communication and cooperation between the institution and other institutions.
Graduates can work in the private sector, whose field of activity is biotechnology, in seed institutions, research institutes, biotechnology schools, in universities as researchers and teaching staff, in analysis laboratories, in provincial directorates of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, in Agricultural Quarantine and Controls, in Municipalities, in Provincial Organizations such as Cooperatives in Municipalities. There are owners of Agricultural Agriculture jobs.
Students who successfully complete this program can apply to Master's and Doctorate programs if they have sufficient and valid ALES and foreign language grades.
The purpose is to train engineers who is able to use computer and information technologies related to the Agricultural Biotechnology and able to make independent research depending on the recent developments and requirements, group work prone, able to think analytical, have designing knowledge and experience, able to define problems, develop possible solutions according to the principles of various information, able to obtain knowledge of certain subjects, compile that knowledge and have the ability to present compiled information in front of a community, able to service both domestically and abroad. To graduate from the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, the amount of ECTS credits is determined as 240 for graduate from the program (for each semester 30 credits). The training period is 4 years for the Agricultural Biotechnology Department.
Students are subjected to mid-term and end-of-semester evaluations in the courses they take. Success in a course is determined by the course grade. The course success grade is obtained by evaluating the student's success in studies such as midterm exams, applied studies, homework, and the semester exam together. The success grade of the student is calculated by adding 60% of the midterm exam or the homework counted instead of this exam and 40% of the semester exam score. A system of 100 is used in the evaluation of course success. While calculating the equivalents of the scores in the quadratic system, the Grade Conversion Table stipulated by the Higher Education Council is taken as a basis. The fractional number obtained as a result of the calculation is increased to an integer.
In order to apply to the undergraduate program, candidates must have a high school diploma and OSYM Exam Success Certificate. The original or a copy approved by the University of the documents required for registration is accepted. Regarding military service status and criminal record, action is taken based on the written statement of the candidate. The student has to make the final registration himself. The registration and acceptance of the students who are entitled to enter the university are carried out by the relevant unit in accordance with the principles determined by the Rectorate. Students are required to enroll/renew their registration for the courses they will take in that semester or year within the period determined in the academic calendar at the beginning of each semester or academic year.
Formal Education (4 yeaNormal Education (4-year Undergraduate Program) Agricultural Biotechnology Undergraduate Program (as Level 1 in QF-EHEA and Level 6 in TYYÇ) is an academically focused program with a high level of knowledge and skills for research and professional applications. is to create. The classification of this program is made according to the definitions set in the European Higher Education Area and the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework as follows:- -ISCED Education-Training Area: 62 – Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock and Fisheries (Agricultural Biotechnology) -ISCED 2011 Level: 6, Orientation ( Profile): 52, Subcategory: 621 - Academically oriented "Primary Level", Bachelor's Degree -NQF-HETR Field of Education: 62 - Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock and Fisheries -NQF-HETR Education Profile: Academically focused "Primary Level" , Bachelor's Degree Objective * Enhances teaching and research by integrating modern biotechnology with traditional systems available within agriculture. * It cooperates with various national and international research institutes of our country and other countries. * Provides the development of human resources in the fields of plant, animal, enzyme and microbial biotechnology. * Informs the relevant persons and institutions in written and oral form on the issues related to Agricultural Biotechnology. * Uses the acquired knowledge for the benefit of both society and our country.rs Bachelor Degree)
