Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biotechnology in Dairy Industry
Course Code: ST412
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to give information about on biotechnology, nucleic acids, genetic recombination, gene transfer methods, recombinant DNA technology, recombinant foods and microorganisms, bioreactors, industrial microorganisms, their growth kinetics, fermentation and immobilization methods.

Course Content

Molecular Microbiology, DNA replication, Protein synthesis, genetic modification of microorganisms used in food industry

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knowing of fundamentals of biotechnology
2.Understanding the importance of Molecular Biology on food production
3.Understanding of biotechnologyin agricultural production
4.Understanding of genetically modified microrganisms and their importance
5.Definition of microorganisms which are used in food technology
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Biyokimya Mühendisliği (Biyoteknoloji), Prof. Dr. Burhan Pekin, Ege Üniversitesi Kimya Fakültesi Yayınları, İzmir, 1983.
2. Food Biotechnology, Cambridge Press, Cambridge. -Brown, C. M., Campbell, I., Priest, F. G., 1987
3.Introduction to Biotechnology, Blackwell, Oxford. Moleküler Biyoloji. Nobel Yayınları, Ankara, 2007. Nicholl, D. S. T.
4.An introduction to genetic engineering. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1996.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition, history and application area of biotechnology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Chemical properties, functions and biosynthesis of nucleic acids
Week 3 - Theoretical
Genetic recombination and gene transfer methods
Week 4 - Theoretical
Recombinant DNA technology, molecular clones and vectors
Week 5 - Theoretical
Replication of DNA in vitro conditions
Week 6 - Theoretical
Biotechnological foods produced by recombinant DNA technology and their safety
Week 7 - Theoretical
Basic principles, operation, types and control of bioreactors
Week 8 - Theoretical
Genetically modified microorganisms and food stuff
Week 9 - Theoretical
Fermentation methods (batch, half continues and continues),
Week 10 - Theoretical
Microbial growth parameters, kinetics of microbial growth in batch and continuous culture
Week 11 - Theoretical
Immobilization techniques and biocatalysts
Week 12 - Theoretical
İmmobilizasyon teknikleri ve biyokatalistler
Week 13 - Theoretical
Application of biotechnology in food industry ( production of bread yeast, single cell protein
Week 14 - Theoretical
Application of biotechnology in food industry ( production of bread yeast, single cell protein
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination1022
Final Examination1022
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)102
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
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026