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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
G315.3B2Genetically Changed Food And Analysis MethodsElective353
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The main objective of this cource is to teach biotechnology and molecular biology methods, biotechnological developments in agriculture and health sectors, economic and social impacts of genetically changed foods.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr Üyesi Halil İbrahim KAYA
Learning Outcomes
1Comprehends the basics of molecular biology.
2Knows the analysis methods of genetically modified organisms.
3Knows legal aspects of genetically modified organisms.
4Knows effects of genetically modified organisms on the health.
5Knows use areas of molecular techniques in the industry.
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Molecular techniques, analysis methods of genetically modified organisms, importance of genetically modified organisms in terms of agriculture and health, legal aspects of genetically changed foods.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Methods in Molecular Biology
2Nucleic Acids and Proteins
3DNA and RNA isolation 16S rDNA Method
4Replication of DNA by PCR
5DNA Sequence Analysis 16S rDNA Method
6Recombinant DNA Technology
7Recombinant DNA Technology Applications
8Midterm Exam
9Evaluation of the Use of Modern Biotechnology in Agriculture and Health
10Analysis Methods of Genetically Modified Organisms
11Analysis Methods of Genetically Modified Organisms
12Legal Aspects of Genetically Modified Organisms
13Genetically Modified Foods And Public Health
14Genetically Modified Organisms and Biosafety
15Bioenformatic and Biological Databases
Recommended or Required Reading
Temizkan, G. ve Arda N. 2007; Moleküler Biyolojide Kullanılan Yöntemler, Nobel Yayınevi, Rapley, E. 2000; The Nucleic Acid Protocols Handbook Humana Press, 1 Edit.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination122
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14228
Case Study14114
Brain Storming14114
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11010
Individual Study for Final Examination12020
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)90
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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