Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biosecurity and. Bioethics
Course Code: TBY313
Course Type: Required
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 examine biosecurity with biotechnological, ecological, economic, agricultural, legal and ethical dimensions.

Course Content

Relationship between Biotechnology and Biosecurity, Different Approaches about Past, Present and Future of Biotechnological Applications, Modem Biotechnology Applications for Agricultural Purposes, Transgenic Applications, Genetic Modified Organisms and Products, Orientation of GM Application, Risks of GM Applications, Biotechnological importance of modified organisms (GMOs) and products.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Eyyüp Mennan YILDIRIM
Learning Outcomes
1.Ability to construct biological problems, develop solutions and apply innovative methods in solutions
2.Comprehensive knowledge about the modern techniques and methods applied in biotechnology and their limits are learned.
3.To learn the knowledge and skills of understanding the living and environmental aspects of biotechnological applications and making them suitable for nature
4.The relationship between bioethics and biotechnology is learned
5.Relation of biotechnological products with law and ethical laws are learned.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Biosecurity and Biotechnology, 2006
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Content of bioethics
Week 2 - Theoretical
The relationship between biotechnology and biosecurity
Week 3 - Theoretical
Different Approaches on Past, Present and Future of Biotechnological Applications
Week 4 - Theoretical
Modern Biotechnology Applications for Agricultural Purposes
Week 5 - Theoretical
Transgenic Applications
Week 6 - Theoretical
Orientation of Genetically Modified Organisms and Products
Week 7 - Theoretical
Controversial Risks of GM Implementation and Analysis of Different Approaches
Week 8 - Theoretical
Biological Weapons
Week 9 - Theoretical
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and the Place of Products in International Trade
Week 10 - Theoretical
Culture collections and their importance in terms of biosecurity
Week 11 - Theoretical
Patent Rights and Law in Modern Biotechnology
Week 12 - Theoretical
Laws of Biotechnology
Week 13 - Theoretical
Developments Regarding Legal Structuring Studies in International Platforms and National Front in terms of Biosecurity
Week 14 - Final Exam
Bioethics committees
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
5
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5
5
5
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3
3
3
3
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5
5
5
5
5
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3
4
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
4
3
4
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026