Information Package / Course Catalogue
Molecular Biology in Field Crop
Course Code: TB203
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To identify Molecular biological structures and molecules necessary for life and their functions, reactions and biosynthesis, and provide the basis for plant biotechnology

Course Content

Molecular structure of cell organelles of the cell life cycle, nucleic acids, their synthesis and regulation

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Aydın ÜNAY
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to grasp the molecular basis of cellular functions and vital organization in plants.
2.To be able to acquire knowledge about the molecular foundations of plant breeding
3.To be able to follow developments in the field of genetic engineering and biotechnology, and improving analytical thinking skills
4.To be able to establish a relationship between molecular biology and other disciplines to gain the ability to synthesize
5.To be able to molecular basis of cell biology
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Erkan, S. 1992. Molecular Biology. Ege University Faculty of Agriculture Department of Plant Protection
2.Özcan, S., Gürel, E., Babaoğlu, M. 2001. Plant Biotechnology. S.Ü. Vakfı Yayınları, ISBN:975-6652-05-5
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Molecular structure of cell organelles
Week 2 - Theoretical
Life cycle of cell
Week 3 - Theoretical
Types and functions of nucleic acids
Week 4 - Theoretical
DNA and biological functions
Week 5 - Theoretical
RNA and biological functions
Week 6 - Theoretical
DNA biosynthesis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Reparation of DNA
Week 8 - Theoretical
RNA biosynthesis
Week 9 - Theoretical
Structure of proteins
Week 10 - Theoretical
Protein synthesis and genetic code
Week 11 - Theoretical
Phases of Protein Synthesis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Inhibition of Protein Synthesis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Molecular mechanism of pest resistance
Week 14 - Theoretical
Molecular organization of Plant Stress Resistance
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026