| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | TBT-23-116 | | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of the course is to teach the techniques and gene transfer vectors that are currently used in molecular biology. Thus, a new perspective can be developed by the student so that he can cope with the problems and be successful in his graduate study. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Fatih DEMİREL |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Ability to develop and deepen knowledge in the same or different field at the level of expertise based on undergraduate qualifications | | 2 | An ability to comprehend the interaction between disciplines related to the field | | 3 | An ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge at an expert level | | 4 | To be able to create new information by integrating the information in the field with the information coming from different disciplines; ability to solve problems requiring expertise by using scientific research methods | | 5 | Ability to construct a problem in his / her field independently, develop a solution method, solve it, evaluate the results and apply when necessary | | 6 | Ability to develop new strategic approaches and to produce solutions by taking responsibility in unforeseen complex situations in the field of applications | | 7 | Ability to critically evaluate the information related to the field, to direct learning and the ability to conduct advanced studies independently | | 8 | Ability to transfer the current developments in the field and his / her studies to the groups within and outside the field systematically in written, oral and visual form. | | 9 | Ability to critically examine social relations and the norms directing these relations, and to develop and change them when necessary | | 10 | Ability to communicate in oral and written in at least one foreign language | | 11 | Ability to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans in the field and evaluate the results within the framework of quality processes | | 12 | Ability to teach and control these values by considering social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| none |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| Contribution of the course to professional development is to teach some techniques in Agricultural Biotechnology. |
| Course Contents |
| 1. Analyse and solve problems using an integrated multidisciplinary approach
2. Integrate and evaluate critically information from various sources.
3. Plan, conduct and write a programme of original research |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction | none | none | | 2 | What is plasmid? | | | | 3 | Molecular structure of plasmids | | | | 4 | Types of vectors | | | | 5 | Design of vectors | | | | 6 | Gene transfer methods | | | | 7 | Gene transfer methods (cont.) | | | | 8 | Gene transfer methods (cont.) | | | | 9 | Expression of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes | | | | 10 | Expression of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes (cont.) | | | | 11 | Expression of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes (cont.) | | | | 12 | Critical examination of the current literature on the subject | | | | 13 | Critical examination of the current literature on the subject | | | | 14 | Critical examination of the current literature on the subject | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1. Primrose, S. B., Twyman, R. M., & Old, R. W. (2001). Principles of gene manipulation (Vol. 6). Oxford: Blackwell Science.
2. Current articles
3. Lecture presentations |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | none |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Brain Storming | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Writing Paper | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Self Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Homework | 14 | 3 | 42 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | | LO2 | | LO3 | | LO4 | | LO5 | | LO6 | | LO7 | | LO8 | | LO9 | | LO10 | | LO11 | | LO12 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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