Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biotechnology
Course Code: TBY205
Course Type: Non Departmental 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

Definitions and concepts in Biotechnology. Biotechnology in production. To examine the relationship of Biotechnology with other disciplines at the undergraduate level.

Course Content

What is Biotechnology and Agricultural Biotechnology? Introduction to Genes and Genomes. Recombinant DNA Technology and Genomics. Plant Biotechnology. Animal Biotechnology. Biotechnology legislations. Ethics and Biotechnology

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Evrim ELÇİN
Learning Outcomes
1.To teach definitions and concepts in Biotechnology.
2.To teach Biotechnology in production.
3.To teach the relationship of Biotechnology with other disciplines.
4.Relate biotechnology and agricultural sciences
5.Relate biotechnology and health sciences
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Introduction to Biotechnology, Thieman WJ, Palladino MA, Palme Press, 2013
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is Biotechnology and Agricultural Biotechnology?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to Genes and Genomes
Week 3 - Theoretical
Recombinant DNA Technology and Genomics
Week 4 - Theoretical
Proteins as a product
Week 5 - Theoretical
Microbial biotechnology
Week 6 - Theoretical
Plant Biotechnology
Week 7 - Theoretical
Animal Biotechnology (Midterm exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Agricultural biotechnology
Week 9 - Theoretical
Bioinformatics
Week 10 - Theoretical
Bioremediation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Phytoremediation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Biotechnology in Medicine
Week 13 - Theoretical
Genetically Modified Organisms
Week 14 - Theoretical
Biotechnology legislations, Ethics and Biotechnology
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination111112
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
OÇ-1
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026