Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Genetically modified organisms ZTB409 7. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator
Instructors Görkem DÜLGER
Assistants
Goals To give information about the methods applied in the production of genetically modified organisms and the areas of use of these organisms, and to ensure that the student has knowledge about biosafety rules.
Course Content 1. Methods used in gene transfer 2.Learning the production purposes and application areas of transgenic organisms 3. To understand the regulations that should be considered in the production of transgenic organisms
Learning Outcomes - Methods used in gene transfer
- Learning the production purposes and application areas of transgenic organisms
- To understand the regulations that should be considered in the production of transgenic organisms
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week General information on transgenic organisms Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
2. Week Modern biotechnology applications for agricultural purposes Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
3. Week Transgenic plant production and application areas Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
4. Week Transgenic plant production and application areas Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
5. Week Transgenic plant production and application areas Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
6. Week Transgenic microorganisms and their application areas Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
7. Week Transgenic microorganisms and their application areas Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM Course Hours
9. Week Biotechnology applications in healthcare Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
10. Week Biotechnological methods in the field of food Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
11. Week Disease model, transgenic laboratory animals and applications Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
12. Week Transgenic mammalian livestock Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
13. Week Other transgenic animals (primate, chicken, fish insect) Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
14. Week FINAL EXAM Course Hours
Recommended Sources
Glazer, A.N., Nikaido, H. Microbial Biotechnology: Fundamentals of Applied Microbiology, Cambridge University Press, 2007.
Alagawadi, A. R. Microbial Biotechnology Narosa Publishing House, 2006.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 Measurement Method
PY1 3 3 3 3 40,60
PY2 2 2 2 2 40,60
PY3 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY5 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY6 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY7 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY8 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY9 3 3 3 3 40,60
PY10 5 5 5 5 40,60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 12 2 24
Preparation, After Class Study 12 1 12
Research 12 2 24
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Homework 1 1 18 18
Homework 2 1 18 18
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 102
ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0