| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Topics In Biology | FBO484 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ayla KARATAŞ
Prof. Dr. Fikriye POLAT
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the impact of genetically modified organisms and the environment
2) Explain stem cell theory, the importance of organ transplants and organ donation.
3) Explain the effects of natural medicine and cosmetic products and understand the processes of development.
4) Explain the dangers of food preparation processes.
5) Explain chemicals (pharmaceuticals, paints, detergents, etc.) and understand their biological effects.
6) Explain the organisms in our environment (single-celled, house mites, insects) and understand their human health effects .
7) Explain the use of nanotechnology in biology.
8) Explain general informations about gene cloning.
9) Explain the basic concepts and informations of gene cloning.
10) Explain concepts related to bioinformatics, to use the web pages.
11) Explain biosensors.
12) Explain how to use of microorganisms to eliminate environmentally damaging substances.
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| 9 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 10 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 11 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 12 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
N/A
Course Contents
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Stem cell technology. The importance of organ transplants and organ donation. The importance of biology from the perspective of social sciences and the technology. The process of developing drugs and cosmetic products and their effects on nature. Use of microorganisms to eliminate environmentally damaging substances. Prepared foods, preparation processes and their hazards. Chemical substances (drugs, dyes, detergents), and biological effects. Organisms in our neighborhood (single-celled, house mites, insects) and their health effects. Biological sensors. Cloning. The use of nanotechnology in biology. Bioinformatics.
Weekly Schedule
1) THE IMPORTANCE OF BIOLOGY ON SOCIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY2) Genetically modified organisms
3) GENETIC COPYING (CLONING)
4) Stem cell technology
5) BIOINFORMATICS
6) THE IMPORTANCE OF ORGAN TRANSLATIONS AND ORGAN DONATION
7) NANOTECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION AREAS IN BIOLOGY
8) Midterm examination
9) BIOLOGICAL SENSORS
10) NATURAL EFFECTS AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND COSMETICS PRODUCTS
11) CHEMICAL COMPONENTS (DRUGS, PAINTS, DETERGENTS) AND BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
12) Some organizms and effects to our health
13) USE OF MICROORGANISM IN REMOVAL FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL INJURY MATERIALS
14) HAZIR GIDALAR HAZIRLANMA SÜREÇLERİ VE TEHLİKELERİ
15) Asrobiology
16) final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Fen Eğitiminde Biyolojide Özel Konular Editör:Doç.Dr.Fikriye POLAT
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Brain Storming
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required