Plant Biotechnology

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Cell Biology

Course Contents

Definition and classification of biotechnology,In vitro culture techniques applied in plants

Weekly Schedule

1) The molecular structure of DNA and the chromosomes
2) 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

1- Bitki Biyoteknolojisi I, Babaoğlu, M., Gürel, E., Özcan, S., Doku Kültürü ve Uygulamaları, S.Ü Vakfı yayınları, 2001.
2- Bitki Biyoteknolojisi ve Genetik İlkeler, Teknikler ve Uygulamalar C.Neal Stewart, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2012.
3- Bitki Biyoteknolojisi II, Genetik Mühendisliği ve Uygulamaları, Babaoğlu, M., Gürel, E., Özcan, S., S.Ü Vakfı yayınları, 2001.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade	40%
Number Percentage Semester Studies Midterm Examination 1 60% Quiz 1 40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required