Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biotechnology At Home
Course Code: TBY319
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: 2
Objectives of the Course

Demonstrate to students that the feasibility of certain biotechnological applications at a home conditions

Course Content

Microorganisms in biotechnology, fermented foods, plant tissue cultures at a home conditions

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic concepts and application areas of biotechnology.
2.Explains the roles of microorganisms and fermentation processes in biotechnology.
3.Explains the basic principles of sterilization and aseptic techniques.
4.Explains the principles of plant tissue culture techniques.
5.Adapts basic biotechnological applications to home conditions.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture notes
2.Plant Biotechnology, Rüştü Hatipoğlu, Adana, 2012
3.Dixoon, R.A.1985. Plant Cell culture: a practical approach. IRL Press Limited, England, ISBN 0-947946-22-5
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of biotechnology and applications
Week 2 - Theoretical
Microorganisms in biotechnological prosses
Week 3 - Theoretical
Fermentation processes in dairy products
Week 4 - Theoretical
Production of fermented foods and beverage
Week 5 - Theoretical
Several laboratory supplies and alternatives can be used at home
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sterilization and aseptic techniques at home conditions
Week 7 - Theoretical
Introduction to plant tissue culture
Week 8 - Theoretical
Media and components in plant tissue culture
Week 9 - Theoretical
Simple media preparation at home conditions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Basic principles of in vitro organogenesis
Week 11 - Theoretical
In vitro culture from seeds
Week 12 - Theoretical
Culture studies with different explants
Week 13 - Theoretical
Agricultural applications of plant tissue culture
Week 14 - Theoretical
Home-based biotechnology mini projects / general evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment1112
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)52
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
2
1
1
2
1
3
2
3
4
OÇ-2
5
3
2
1
3
1
3
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4
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5
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OÇ-5
4
3
3
2
4
1
2
3
3
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026