Course Name | Biotechnology |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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GBE 307 | Fall/Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Prerequisites | None | |||||
Course Language | English | |||||
Course Type | Elective | |||||
Course Level | - | |||||
Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
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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;
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Course Description | Use of microorganisms, plantsandanimals in agriculture, medical and environmental industries |
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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 |
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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 |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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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 |
# | 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