BBP214 Plant Biotechnology

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
GARDEN PLANTS PR.
Code BBP214
Name Plant Biotechnology
Term 2017-2018 Academic Year
Semester 4. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. SALİH KAFKAS
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. YILDIZ KAÇAR (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

Defination and applications of biotechnology, the use of biotechnology in plant breeding

Course Content

This lesson contains the definition and application areas of biotechnology, tissue culture laboratory organization, embryo rescue and embryo culture, somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis, obtaining haploid plants, protoplast culture and somatic hybridization, plants, gene transfer methods, molecular genetics laboratory organization, DNA, RNA structures Investigation, PCR mechanism genetic markers: morphological and biochemical markers, molecular marker technology and GMOs, and the situation of the world.

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering
PLO02 - To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects
PLO03 - To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture
PLO04 - Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches
PLO05 - To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals
PLO06 - Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties
PLO07 - Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture
PLO08 - Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture
PLO09 - Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture
PLO10 - Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying
PLO11 - Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions
PLO12 - Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society
PLO13 - Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills.
PLO14 - Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The Definition and Application Areas of Biotechnology Reading of the papers about the lecture
2 Tissue Culture Laboratory Organization Reading of the papers about the lecture
3 Embryo Rescue and Embryo Culture Reading of the papers about the lecture
4 Somatic Embryogenesis and Organogenesis Reading of the papers about the lecture
5 Obtaining Haploid Plants Reading of the papers about the lecture
6 Protoplast Culture and Somatic Hybridization Reading of the papers about the lecture
7 Gene Transfer Methods Reading of the papers about the lecture
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading of the papers about the lecture
9 Investigation of DNA, RNA structures Reading of the papers about the lecture
10 PCR Mechanism Reading of the papers about the lecture
11 Genetic markers: Morphological and Biochemical Markers Reading of the papers about the lecture
12 Molecular markers Reading of the papers about the lecture
13 Genetic Markers: Molecular Marker Technology Reading of the papers about the lecture
14 GMOs, and The Situation of The World Reading of the papers about the lecture
15 General review Reading of the papers about the lecture
16 Term Exams Preparation of exam
17 Term Exams Preparation of exam


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100

Update Time: 18.01.2018 07:25