Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
0701106101	PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY	Elective	3	6	2

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

This course will cover the basic principles of plant biotechnology using current examples; gene mapping in breeding, transgenic approaches to improve crop plants, Technology transfer from laboratory to marketplace will be considered. An understanding of gene mapping, cloning, transfer, and expression will be derived

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

1	Be skilled in use of biotechnologic applications in plant science related fields
2	Be able to have knowledge of biotechnologic applications in national and international arena
3	Self improvement through following up innovations in biotechnology and current issues
4	Be aware of quality related issues
5	Have knowledge of ethics and social responsibility

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Introduction, The Application of Transgenic Organisms in Agriculture, Plant Genetics, DNA Extraction, Electrophoresis - BADNA Fingerprinting, Reproductive Physiology, Basic Embryo Transfer and Cryogenics, Plant Tissue Culturing and Research, Herbicide tolerance, Pest resistance, Plant microbe interactions

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Definition of biotechnology and historical development
2	Functions and structure of gene
3	Recombinant DNA technology and its use
4	Analysis and isolation of DNA, electrophoretic methods
5	DNA marker technique
6	Herbicide Resistant Crops
7	Herbicide Resistant Crops
8	Midterm Exam
9	Insect Resistant Crops
10	Virus Resistant Crops
11	Enhanced Nutritional Value of Food Crops
12	Technology protection system
13	What is the GMO?
14	Safety and Regulations in GMO
15	Concern and risks in GMO
16	Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Engelhard, M., Hagen, K., Boysen, M. (edt) 2009. Genetic engineering in livestock: New applications and interdisciplinary perspectives. Springer-verlag Heidelberg. ISBN 978-3-540-85842-3 Murray,J.D., Anderson,G. B., Oberbauer, A.M., McGloughlin.M. M. 1999. Transgenic Animals in Agriculture. CABI Publishing, ISBN 0851992935 Kaymakçı, M. 2006. Üreme Biyolojisi (Dördüncü Baskı). E.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Yayın No:503, Bornova-İzmir. Primrose,S.B. and R.M.Tywyman.2008. Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics.Blackwell.ISBN.978-1-4051-3544-3 Australia

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	2	2
Self Study	14	2	28
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	1	10	10
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	10	10
Homework	1	10	10
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			61

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7
LO1		3			4
LO2			5			2
LO3		4
LO4				2		3
LO5		4

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High