Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Enzyme Biotechnology BTZ404 Turkish Compulsory 8. Semester 2 + 1 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals To convey the basic principles and application areas of modern biotechnology methods necessary for increasing the quality of animal production and product development.
Course Content
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To have knowledge about the biosafety and ethical evaluation of biotechnological applications in animals and legal regulations
2 To learn molecular genetic methods for increasing yield in animal production, to learn to determine the application and analysis methods depending on the conditions.
3 To learn biotechnological methods, analyzes, applied in order to control reproduction, to learn to determine the methods of application and analysis depending on the conditions and purposes, and to have information about current developments in technologies.
4 To have information about the production methods of genetically modified animals for different purposes and the current developments in these methods.
5 To learn advanced reproductive biotechnology methods such as in vitro embryo production, sex-specific embryo production, embryo transfer
6 Learning the biotechnological methods used in the protection of gene resources
7 To learn how to benefit from biotechnology in order to increase the efficiency in animal production and to ensure sustainable livestock production.
8 To have general knowledge about the concept and scope of animal biotechnology
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Animal Biotechnology Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Oestrus and control of development Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Artificial insemination method Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Embryo transfer applications in farming animals Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week In vitro embryo production methods Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Assisted reproductive techniques for in vitro fertilization, production of sex-determined embryos Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Term evaluation study Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Freezing storage of biological materials Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Biotechnological applications in bees Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Transgenic animal production methods and applications Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Special mammalian cell culture methods and applications Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Molecular markers in animal production Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
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 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Dündar M, Bağış H 2010. Modern Biyoteknoloji ve Uygulamaları, Erciyes Üniv. Yayınları, ISBN 978-975-6478-63-9
  • Ranga, M. M. Animal Biotechnology. Agrobios, 2007. Paul J. Verma, Alan O. Trounson 2007.
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
Preparation, After Class Study 12 1 12
Research 12 2 24
Practice 12 2 24
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Homework 1 1 18.5 18.5
Homework 2 1 18.5 18.5
Final 1 3.5 3.5
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0