Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
bioinformatics BTZ406 Turkish Compulsory 8. Semester 2 + 1 3.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals Teaching the current molecular diagnosis and diagnostic methods used in Agricultural Biotechnology together with their applications.
Course Content
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Learning molecular techniques for screening genes and proteins in plants and animals
2 To learn molecular and serological methods for the detection of pathogens in plants and animals
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week DNA Isolation Methods from Various Plant and Animal Tissues and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
2. Week PCR methods and application areas Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
3. Week Molecular identification methods after PCR: RFLP, DGGE,TGGE, SSCP Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
4. Week DNA Sequencing methods, Sanger DNA Sequencing method, Next Generation DNA Sequencing Method. Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
5. Week Real-Time PCR and application areas Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
6. Week Microarray Technologies Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
7. Week Protein Purification Methods and Quantitation Methods from Various Plant and Animal Tissues Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Protein Electrophoresis methods Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week Western Blotting Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week Protein Chips Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week IUD, Elisa and Immunoprecipitation Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Hybridoma Technologies Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week FINAL EXAM
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 .Applies knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics to the development of various processes within the field.
2 Acts in accordance with ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes scientific and technological developments in field-related applications.
4 Solves engineering problems within the field through an analytical approach by integrating fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes related to the field.
6 Implements crop and livestock production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes data-driven core technologies within the agricultural sector in production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes managerial and institutional knowledge for agriculture, taking into account global and local developments.
10 Integrates fundamental scientific knowledge in the fields of genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry into agricultural biotechnology processes through a critical approach.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2
PY1 5 5
PY2 4 4
PY3 5 5
PY4 3 3
PY5 4 4
PY6 3 3
PY7 4 4
PY8 4 4
PY9 1 1
PY10 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Temizkan G, Arda N 2008, Moleküler Biyolojide Kullanılan Yöntemler, Nobel Tıp Kitapevi, İSTANBUL
  • Guimarães EP, Ruane J, Scherf BD, Sonnino A, Dargie JD 2007 Marker-Assisted Selection. Current Status and Future Perspectives in Crops, Livestock, Forestry and Fish. FAO: Rome, ISBN 978-92-5- 105717-9
  • Hawley, R.S. And Walker, M.Y. (2003). Advanced Genetic Analysis. Finding Meaning in a Genome. Blackwell Publishing. Victoria/Australia
  • Bartlett JMS, Stirling D (2002).: Methods in molecular Biology-PCR Protocols. Humana Press Newyork /USA
  • Bustin SA 2010.: The PCR Revolution- Basic Technologies and Applications. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 12 2 24
Ders Dışı
Research 12 2 24
Practice 12 2 24
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 3.5 3.5
Homework 1 1 24 24
Homework 2 1 24 24
Final 1 4 4
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0