Plant Biotechnology
Biology
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Biotechnology | BIO501 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Özlem AKSOY
Prof. Dr. Ahmet AYGÜN
Prof. Dr. Fazıl ÖZEN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Arda ACEMİ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) The identification and classification of plant biotechnology
2) In vitro culture methods applied to plants.
3) The conservation of the germplasm
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| 2 | 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 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | 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 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | 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
Plant physiology
Course Contents
The identification and classification of biotechnology
Weekly Schedule
1) The molecular structure of DNA and the chromosomes2) Gene isolation and cloning
3) Agrobacterium mediated gene transfer
4) Direct gene transfer techniques
5) The development of herbicide-resistant transgenic plants
6) The development of insect-resistant transgenic plants
7) The development of virus-resistant transgenic plants
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) To increase disease resistance
10) Plant stress physiology
11) Male sterile plant production
12) Genetic markers and methods of analysis
13) Antisens RNA technology
14) Technology Protection System
15) Summary of the course
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required