BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SMP223	BIOTECHNOLOGY	3	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ARZU ÖZGEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ARZU ÖZGEN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To convey the definition, scope and history of biotechnology; It is aimed to give information about traditional and modern biotechnological methods and the areas where they are used.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Understanding the relationship between genetics and biotechnology, examples of different biotechnological studies, current information about animal, plant, environmental and microbial biotechnology as well as medical and forensic biotechnology are examined.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Learns biotechnology conceptually and has information about which processes it includes.
Learns biotechnological developments in different fields.
Learns the universal ethical principles and regulations in biotechnology.
Will express how biotechnology can be adapted to life.
Become competent in researching, learning, and sharing current approaches in biotechnology.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	What is Biotechnology? The scope of biotechnology .	Lecture, question and answer, video
2	Literature review, homework	The definition and application of biotechnology;; Biological systems in biotechnology	Lecture, question and answer, video
3	Literature review, homework	Genetics and Biotechnology	Lecture, question and answer, video
4	Literature review, homework	Microbial Biotechnology	Lecture, question and answer, video
5	Literature review, homework	Animal Biotechnology	Lecture, question and answer, video
6	Literature review, homework	Plant Biotechnology	Lecture, question and answer, video
7	Literature review, homework	Environmental Biotechnology	Lecture, question and answer, video
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, homework	Medical Biotechnology	Lecture, question and answer, video
10	Literature review, homework	Forensic Medicine Biotechnology	Lecture, question and answer, video
11	Literature review, homework	Fermentation Biotechnology	Lecture, question and answer, video
12	Literature review, homework	Enzyme Biotechnology	Lecture, question and answer, video
13	Literature review, homework	Biotechnology used in the food and beverage industry	Lecture, question and answer, video
14	Literature review, homework	Biotechnology Regulations	Lecture, question and answer, video
15	Literature review, homework	Impact of biotechnology on the life of people and ethical issues	Lecture, question and answer, video
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Introduction to Biotechnology "William J. Thieman, Ventura College Michael A. Palladino, Pearson, 2013
Madigan, M. T., Martinko, J. M., Dunlap, P. V., & Clark, D. P. (2008). Brock biology of microorganisms 12th edn. Int. Microbiol
Bernard R. Glick Cheryl L. Patten. Moleküler Biyoteknoloji Rekombinant DNA’nın Prensipleri ve Uygulamaları. 2021. Palme Yayınları

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have adequate infrastructure issues; acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas.						5
2	To have adequate infrastructure issues; acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas.						5
3	Required for applications related to the field of methods, techniques and technologies by identifying the services to use effectively.					4
4	Required for applications related to the field of methods, techniques and technologies by identifying the services to use effectively.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, using the ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions to have the ability to develop.					4
2	Basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, using the ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions to have the ability to develop.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Required for applications related to the field of modern techniques, tools and informatics technologies to choose and to have knowledge to use it effectively.						5
2	Required for applications related to the field of modern techniques, tools and informatics technologies to choose and to have knowledge to use it effectively.						5
3	Related to the field of diagnostic data obtained and maintained with the relevant knowledge and skills to have.						5
4	Related to the field of diagnostic data obtained and maintained with the relevant knowledge and skills to have.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Required for applications related to the field of modern techniques, tools and informatics technologies to be able to select and use effectively.						5
2	Required for applications related to the field of modern techniques, tools and informatics technologies to be able to select and use effectively.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have ability to do individual work.				3
2	To have ability to do individual work.				3
3	Applications related to the field of providing solutions when faced with unforeseen situations.				3
4	Applications related to the field of providing solutions when faced with unforeseen situations.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Aware of the necessity of lifelong learning; follow developments in science and technology and continuous self-renewal gain awareness.				3
2	Aware of the necessity of lifelong learning; follow developments in science and technology and continuous self-renewal gain awareness.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Colleagues, physicians and patients communicate effectively with the ethical framework.					4
2	Colleagues, physicians and patients communicate effectively with the ethical framework.					4
3	Public and private sector organizations by examining the processes related to their field skills to practice.					4
4	Public and private sector organizations by examining the processes related to their field skills to practice.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking material from the patient for testing, storage and transfer shows sufficient skills.					4
2	Taking material from the patient for testing, storage and transfer shows sufficient skills.					4
3	Medical laboratory techniques in the materials used and maintained in accordance with the does.						5
4	Medical laboratory techniques in the materials used and maintained in accordance with the does.						5
5	Required by the field to gain a basic level of computer skills.						5
6	Required by the field to gain a basic level of computer skills.						5
7	Labor law and occupational safety, environmental protection and quality of information to be conscious.					4
8	Labor law and occupational safety, environmental protection and quality of information to be conscious.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	1	8	8
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	96