Information Package / Course Catalogue
Up to Date in Biotechnology
Course Code: MBTK628
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: English
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 follow the current developent in biotechnology by reading and discussing the articles in scientific journals about biotechnology

Course Content

Scientific original articles in the latest issues of the selected biotechnology journal for the week among the thirteen will be discussed during these lectures

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Be able to follow current subjects of biotechnology
2.Be able to read scientific articles
3.Be able to follow current subjects in use of biotechnology in health
4.Be able to follow current knowledge on industrial biotechnology
5.. Be able to follow current knowledge about enzymes
6.Be able to follow current knowledge about methabolic pathways
7.Be able to follow current knowledge about inflamatory diseases
8.Be able to follow current biotechnology developement in food sector
9.Be able to follow current knowledge about genetic engineering
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Journal selected for lecture
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Microbial Biotechnology , Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 2 - Theoretical
Biotechnology for Biofuels, Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 3 - Theoretical
Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 4 - Theoretical
Metabolic Engineering, Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 5 - Theoretical
Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, Reading original articles in the latest issue (Quiz)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Enzyme and Microbial Technology, Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 7 - Theoretical
Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, Reading original articles in the latest issue-I
Week 8 - Theoretical
Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, Reading original articles in the latest issue-II (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Recent Patents on Biotechnology, Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 10 - Theoretical
Food Science and Biotechnology Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 11 - Theoretical
Bioengineered Bugs, Reading original articles in the latest issue (Quiz)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Food Biotechnology Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 13 - Theoretical
Avicenna Journal of Medical Biotechnology , Reading original articles in the latest issue
Week 14 - Theoretical
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Journal, Reading original articles in the latest issue
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
Assignment401560
Term Project40624
Reading50420
Individual Work130678
Quiz2114
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)252
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026