At the end of this course, the students; 1) Have knowledge on biotechnological products, process concepts and principles. 2) Understand the basic principles and applications of genetic manipulation in biotechnology. 3) Have knowledge on different cell types and their products. 4) Understand omic technologies and their applications. 5) Understand basic principles of bioremediation and biomass utilization. 6) Discuss current applications of molecular biotechnology in social, ethical and legal perspectives.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No
COURSE DEFINITION
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
1. Biotechnology Market and Biotechnological Products
2nd Week
2. Process Principles in Biotechnology
3rd Week
3. Bioreactors and Principles of Cellular Production
4th Week
4. Biomolecular Principles from Gene to Protein
5th Week
5. Molecular Cloning and Basic Principles of Genetic Engineering
6th Week
6. Recombinant DNA Technology and Heterologous Protein Production
7th Week
7. Gene Transfer to Cells and Transgenic Organisms
8th Week
8. Midterm Week
9th Week
9. Protein Engineering and Protein Therapeutics
10th Week
10. Hybridoma Technology and Monoclonal Antibody Production
11th Week
11. Omic Technologies
12th Week
12. Bioremediation and Biomass Utilization
13th Week
13. Social, Ethical and Legal Issues
14th Week
14. Presentations
15th Week
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
? Introduction to Biotechnology (3rd Edition). William J. Thieman, Michael A. Palladino, Benjamin Cummings Press, 2012. ? Molecular Biotechnology, Principles and Applications of Recombinant DNA. Bernard R. Glick, Jack J. Pasternak, ASM Press, Washington, D.C., 2009. ? Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, 7th Edition, Sandy B. Primrose, Richard Twyman, Wiley-Blackwell, 2006.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
20
Assignment
1
10
Other
1
25
Total(%)
55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
45
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
84
84
Preparation for Quiz
1
16
16
Individual or group work
0
0
0
Preparation for Final exam
1
24
24
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
11
11
Laboratory (including preparation)
0
0
0
Final exam
1
96
96
Homework
1
12
12
Project
1
12
12
Total Workload
297
Total Workload / 30
9,9
ECTS Credits of the Course
10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
