Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
BYK-23-107Elective116
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The course aims to understand the biotechnology, to know about the types and application areas of biotechnology, and to understand the basic biochemical processes used in researches in biotechnology.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Doç. Dr. Tuğba Bayraktutan
Learning Outcomes
1Discussion
2Homework
3Questions
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
NONE
Recommended Optional Programme Components
1. Comprehend biotechnology 2. Will have information about the types and application areas of biotechnology 3. know the basic methods in biotechnology 4. know the basic biochemical methods in biotechnology
Course Contents
To provide understanding of basic biochemical processes used in biotechnology.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction to Biotechnology I
2Introduction to Biotechnology II
3Types of Biotechnology
4Basic methods used in biotechnology I
5Basic methods used in biotechnology II
6Basic methods used in biotechnology III
7Basic methods used in biotechnology IV
8Basic methods used in biotechnology IV
9Basic methods used in biotechnology V
10Biochemical methods used in biotechnology I
11Biochemical methods used in biotechnology II
12Biochemical methods used in biotechnology III
13Biochemical methods used in biotechnology IV
14Biochemical methods used in biotechnology V
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Separation and Purification Techniques in Biotechnology, Frederick Dechow, William press 2. Capillary Electrophoresis Guidebook: Principles, Operation, and Applications, Kevin D. Altria, Humana Press 3. Data Analysis and Signal Processing in Chromatography, Attila Felinger, elsevier press
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities50
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities50
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
NONE
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14342
Self Study14570
Individual Study for Homework Problems13339
Individual Study for Mid term Examination166
Individual Study for Final Examination177
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)167
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PO
1
PO
2
PO
3
PO
4
LO14555
LO24335
LO35544
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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