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)
Prof. Yelda EMEK
Learning Outcomes
1.They learn the concept of biotechnology and its historical development
2.They gain knowledge about microorganisms and fermented products
3.TheThey learn about fermentation processes and production with bioreactors
4.They gain knowledge about clonal propagation from plant tissue culture techniques.
5.Have an idea about the minimum conditions for hobby tissue culture at home.
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
Production of various dairy products
Week 4 - Theoretical
Production of various fermented foods and drinks products
Week 5 - Theoretical
Several laboratory supplies and alternatives can be used at home
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sterilization and sterilization methods
Week 7 - Theoretical
Plant cell and tissue cultur
Week 8 - Theoretical
Nutrient media used in plant tissue culture
Week 9 - Theoretical
Media preparation for tissue culture at home conditions
Week 10 - Theoretical
In vitro organogenesis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Tissue culture from seeds
Week 12 - Theoretical
Culture studies with different explants
Week 13 - Theoretical
Plant tissue cultures used in crop production
Week 14 - Theoretical
Plant tissue cultures used in crop production
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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
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