Information Package / Course Catalogue
Genetically Modified Organisms
Course Code: MBTK527
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 10
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to give information about genetically modified organisms

Course Content

During these courses . students will have knowledge about GMO and their use, GMO technology in microbiology, in production of vaccine, in bioremediation, in food technology will be discussed. Gene transfer methods to plants and use of Agrobacterium in gene transfer, detection of GMOs will be discussed

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Learning Outcomes
1.Will know genetically modified organisms and apply
2.Will know and use vectors used for GMO
3.Be able to follow latest information of the effects of GMO on health
4.Be able to follow and use current knowledge on GDO technology
5.Be able to follow current knowledge on use of GMO for health sector
6.Will know vaccine obtained from GDO and its technology
7.To know the GDOs in agriculture
8.Be able to know GMO in food technology
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Genetically Modified Organisms and Genetic Engineering in Research and Therapy ISBN electronic: 978-3-8055-9066-2
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and history of GMO
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification of GMO
Week 3 - Theoretical
The effects of GMO on health
Week 4 - Theoretical
GMO and vaccines
Week 5 - Theoretical
GMO and health sector (Quiz)
Week 6 - Theoretical
GMO and agriculture
Week 7 - Theoretical
GMO and breeding
Week 8 - Theoretical
Konu Tekrarı (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Methods for GMO production
Week 10 - Theoretical
Vectors and markers used for GMO
Week 11 - Theoretical
Enzymes and GMO (Quiz)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Identification of GMO producs
Week 13 - Theoretical
The effects of GMO on environnement
Week 14 - Theoretical
Ethical aspects of GMO
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures14%5
Quiz2%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment8015120
Laboratory20510
Individual Work120448
Quiz2114
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)248
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026