Information Package / Course Catalogue
Crop Biosecurity
Course Code: TB416
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Informing the student about Food safety and biosecurity, GMO use in field crops and Analytical Thinking in Comparison with the Varieties Developed by Classical Breeding

Course Content

To evaluate biosecurity and food safety issues in terms of field crops and Potential for GMO use, its benefits and losses and global and national legislation

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Yakup Onur KOCA
Learning Outcomes
1.Have information about Possibility of using agricultural biotechnology in field crops and world and country production projections and interactions
2.Understanding the benefits and harms of GMO use
3.To be able to work interdisciplinary to solve problems arising in the use of GMOs
4.Comparing new techniques with classical methods
5.Be able to learn to develop new GMO purposes
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Murphy, D. 2007. Plant Breeding and Biotechnology. Cambridge University Press
2.Genetically Modified Organisms, E.Ü. Medical Faculty Publications, Ege University Press
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
The Importance of Plant Biosafety, Discussion of current issues related to plant production and some agricultural innovations & Discussion of some new approaches in seed production
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Biotechnology and Genetically Modified Organisms, Discussion of current issues related to plant production and some agricultural innovations & Discussion of some new approaches in seed production
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
World and Our Country GMO Legislation, Discussion of current issues related to plant production and some agricultural innovations & Discussion of some new approaches in seed production
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Place of GMO in Agriculture, Discussion of current issues related to plant production and some agricultural innovations & Discussion of some new approaches in seed production
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Potential Benefits of GMOs, Discussion of current issues related to plant production and some agricultural innovations & Discussion of some new approaches in agricultural practices
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Potential Hazards of GMOs, Discussion of current issues related to plant production and some agricultural innovations & Discussion of some new approaches in agricultural practices
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Potential Hazards of GMOs: Effects on Human Health, Discussion of current issues related to plant production and some agricultural innovations & Discussion of some new approaches in agricultural practices
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Potential Losses of GMOs: Cancer Risks and Allergies, Discussion of current issues related to plant production and some agricultural innovations & Discussion of some new approaches in agricultural practices
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Potential Hazards of GMOs: Environmental Effects, Discussion of current issues related to plant production and some agricultural innovations & Discussion of some new approaches in agricultural practices
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Potential Hazards of GMOs: Socio-Economic Impact, Discussion of current issues related to plant production and some agricultural innovations & Discussion of some new approaches in agricultural practices
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Use of GMOs in field crops, Discussion of current issues related to plant production and some agricultural innovations & Discussion of some new approaches in agricultural practices
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Comparison of GMOs with Classical Breeding Varieties, Discussion of current issues related to plant production and some agricultural innovations & Discussion of some new approaches in agricultural practices
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
New GMO Strategies-I, Discussion of current issues related to plant production and some agricultural innovations & Discussion of some new approaches in agricultural practices
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
New GMO Strategies-II, Discussion of current issues related to plant production and some agricultural innovations & Discussion of some new approaches in agricultural practices
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Assignment1%1
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice141128
Assignment1314
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
3
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026