COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Biotechnology
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
GBE 307
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
6
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
-
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to get familiar with essential biotechnological processess such as bioremediation of waste water, bioenergy production from biowaste by anaerobic fermantation, wine and beer production
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explainuse of plants, animals and microorganisms in biotechnology
  • Gain theoretical background in gene manipulation techniques
  • Discuss use of biotechnology to improve current industrial processes
  • Explain how microbial enzymes are used in industrial biocatalysts
  • Mathematically describe microbial growth and production of peptides, proteins and glycoproteins
Course Description Use of microorganisms, plantsandanimals in agriculture, medical and environmental industries
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Overview Biotechnology: An Introduction- Chapter 1
2 From DNA toProteins Biotechnology: An Introduction - Chapter2
3 Basic Principles of Recombinant DNA Technology Biotechnology: An Introduction- Chapter3
4 Basic Principles of Immunology Biotechnology: An Introduction -Chapter 4
5 Microbial Biotechnology Biotechnology: An Introduction-Chapter 5
6 Microbial Biotechnology Biotechnology: An Introduction-Chapter 5
7 Microbial Biotechnology Biotechnology: An Introduction-Chapter 5
8 Midterm I
9 Plant Biotechnology Biotechnology: An Introduction - Chapter6
10 Plant Biotechnology Biotechnology: An Introduction-Chapter 6
11 Animal Biotechnology Biotechnology: An Introduction-Chapter 7
12 Marine Biotechnology Biotechnology: An Introduction-Chapter 8
13 Medical Biotechnology Biotechnology: An Introduction-Chapter 10
14 Medical Biotechnology Biotechnology: An Introduction-Chapter 10
15 Medical Biotechnology Biotechnology: An Introduction-Chapter 10
16 Midterm II
Course Notes/Textbooks Biotechnology: An Introduction, Susan R. Barnum, Cengage Learning, 2006
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
20
Presentation / Jury
1
20
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
25
Final Exam
1
35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
35
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
16
Presentation / Jury
1
16
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
26
Final Exams
1
26
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Biomedical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Biomedical Engineering applications.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Biomedical Engineering research topics.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Biomedical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

X
7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Biomedical Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

X
9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

X
10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

X
11

To be able to collect data in the area of Biomedical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

X
12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Biomedical Engineering.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest