Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : ZBY508 |
| 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 | : 8 |
The aim of class, is to teach the usage of different methods used in molecular biology in the field of entomology.
DNA systems in insects, DNA construction in insects, genetic control of embryonic development in insects, cutting, adherence, copying and measurement of DNA, applications of PCR technique in entomology, vector systems used in gene transfer to insects, sex discrimination and sex change in beetles use of molecular techniques - Molecular basis of insect behavior, - Use of molecular methods in insect taxonomy, - Population ecology and molecular genetics, - Use of transgenic harmful and beneficial insects in the battle with harmful insects.
| Prof. Eyyüp Mennan YILDIRIM |
| 1. | Teaching DNA replication in insects |
| 2. | Teaching of gene transfer in insects |
| 3. | Giving information about the genes used in insect phylogeny |
| 4. | Understanding of application principles of different molecular techniques in insects |
| 5. | Have knowledge about transgenic insects |
| 1. | Gilbert L., 2011. Insect Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Academic Press. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %70 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 10 | 3 | 182 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 200 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
OÇ-2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
OÇ-4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
OÇ-5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |