TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	5
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Gain problem solving ability. 2) Know and use concepts about recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering. 3) Gain knowledge about application areas of biotechnology and bioethics. 4) Gain ability to make a connection between biotechnology and biomedical engineering and use this knowlegdge in biomedical engineering field. 5) Reinforce theoretical knowledge and application.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None
COURSE DEFINITION	In this course, cell engineering, tissue engineering, protein engineering, smart polymers, nanotechnology, artificial kidney, artificial heart, gen therapy, support systems for liver, bioaffinity chromatography, extracorporeal therapy, biochips, molecular imaging techniques, artificial skin and blood topics are handled.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Introduction to biotechnology and history 2nd Week Genetic engineering and Recombinant DNA technology 3rd Week Genetic engineering and Recombinant DNA technology 4th Week Gene transfer to bacteria 5th Week Gene transfer to plants and animals 6th Week Plant cell and tissue culture 7th Week Animal cell and tissue culture 8th Week Midterm 9th Week Applications of biotechnology:Agricultural biotechnology 10th Week Medical Biotechnology 11th Week Industrial Biotechnology 12th Week Environment Biotechnology 13th Week Food Biotechnology 14th Week Bioethics and biosafety
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Biotechnology An Introduction S. Ignacimuthi: Biotechnology for Biomedical Applications, Bronzino Biotechnology John E. Smith
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 40 Quiz 5 15 Total(%) 55 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45 Total(%) 100
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No