Information Package / Course Catalogue
Laboratory Technologies Shaping the Future
Course Code: LBT117
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

This course addresses the digital transformation process of laboratory technologies with a holistic approach through innovative areas such as artificial intelligence, automation, IoT, VR, molecular biotechnology and sustainability. Students get to know many contemporary applications from LIMS systems to 3D biobanking, CRISPR to virtual laboratories at the theoretical level, and gain awareness of the scientific infrastructure of the future by working on laboratory scenarios. The course aims to provide students with both technical knowledge and an ethical, sustainable and interdisciplinary perspective. This course addresses the digital transformation process of laboratory technologies with a holistic approach through innovative fields such as artificial intelligence, automation, IoT, VR, molecular biotechnology and sustainability. Students get to know many contemporary applications from LIMS systems to 3D biobanking, CRISPR to virtual laboratories at the theoretical level, and gain awareness of the scientific infrastructure of the future by working on laboratory scenarios. The course aims to provide students with both technical knowledge and an ethical, sustainable and interdisciplinary perspective.

Course Content

This course aims to provide students with a holistic understanding of next generation laboratory technologies, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, automation and sustainability. It also provides students with the ability to learn the correct use of technological systems and to be prepared for future laboratory scenarios.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Mürüvvet ABBAK
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about new laboratory technologies, field knowledge and application competence
2.Can use laboratory automation and digital systems. Problem solving and decision making skills
3.Can interpret new technology and access to information, artificial intelligence and data analytics tools, can explain biotechnological developments (CRISPR, organ-on-a-chip etc.)
4.Team work and project execution skills
5.Can design a sustainable, safe and digital laboratory. Ethical and sustainability sensitivity, lifelong learning awareness.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Moleküler Biyoloji – Nobel Yayınları (Ed. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Karataş)
2.Temel ve İleri Moleküler Biyoloji Yöntemleri
3.Laboratory Automation and High-Throughput Biology Otomasyonun moleküler biyoloji ve biyoteknoloji uygulamalarındaki entegrasyonu üzerine yeni bir yaklaşım sunar.
4.Innovative Technological Advancements in Laboratory Medicine Moleküler biyolojiden klinik otomasyona kadar laboratuvar teknolojilerinin evrimini ve geleceğini ele alır.
5.Advancements in Diagnostic Technology: Transforming Clinical Laboratory Practices Yapay zekâ destekli LIMS ve otomatik sistemlerle ilgili güncel örnekler içerir.
6.Development of Advanced Laboratory Techniques Robotik sistemler ve moleküler biyoloji tekniklerinin evrimsel gelişimi üzerine bir kılavuz.
7.Osmanlı’da Bilim ve Teknoloji-Aykut Kazancıgil
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction Transforming Laboratories
Week 2 - Theoretical
Automation Technologies
Week 3 - Theoretical
Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis
Week 4 - Theoretical
Digital Microscopy & Image Processing
Week 5 - Theoretical
LIMS and Digital Laboratory Notebooks
Week 6 - Theoretical
IoT ve Intelligance Laboratory System
Week 7 - Theoretical
Project initiation and preparations teachings
Week 8 - Theoretical
Genome Technologies: gene cloning and function analysis of genes; recombinant DNA, CRISPR, NGS, (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Organ-on-a-Chip & Microfluidics
Week 10 - Theoretical
3D Bioprinting and Microfabrication
Week 11 - Theoretical
Virtual Labs with VR/AR, Unity or Labster
Week 12 - Theoretical
Green Laboratory Practices
Week 13 - Theoretical
Laboratory Safety 4.0
Week 14 - Theoretical
Final Project Presentation and Evaluation /Ideas to Shape the Future
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Individual Work141014
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)52
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
5
5
2
OÇ-2
5
5
5
2
OÇ-3
5
5
5
2
OÇ-4
5
5
5
2
OÇ-5
5
5
5
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026