| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | 9103106042014 | Transgenic Plants | Elective | 1 | 2 | 8 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Third Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of the course is to make students aware of transgenic plants and to illustrate their application fields. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Prof. Dr. Aynur GÜREL, Prof. Dr. Bahattin TANYOLAÇ |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Gaining information of generation of transgenic plants | | 2 | Gaining knowledge on advantages and disadvantages of transgenic plants | | 3 | Comprehending risk assessment of transgenic plants | | 4 | Being aware of new progresses and researches on transgenic plants. | | 5 | Comprehending general principles on transgenic plants. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Face to Face |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Introduction to transgenic plants. Production methods of transgenic plants. Advantages and disadvantages. Relations with environment of transgenic plants. Germplasm conservation. Seed banks. Local varieties. Co-existence. Development of resistance to abiotic stress factors in transgenic plants. Development of resistance to diseases and pests in transgenic plants. Development of resistance to herbicides. Nutrition quality in transgenic plants. Production of edible vaccines and pharmaecuticals in transgenic plants. Identification methods of transgenic plants. New progresses and researches on transgenic plants. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to transgenic plants. | | | | 2 | Production methods of transgenic plants. | | | | 3 | Advantages and disadvantages. | | | | 4 | Relations with environment of transgenic plants. | | | | 5 | Germplasm conservation, Seed banks. Local varieties. Co-existence. | | | | 6 | Development of resistance to abiotic stress factors in transgenic plants. | | | | 7 | Development of resistance to diseases and pests in transgenic plants. | | | | 8 | Midterm Exam | | | | 9 | Development of resistance to herbicides. | | | | 10 | Nutrition quality in transgenic plants.
| | | | 11 | Production of edible vaccines and pharmaecuticals in transgenic plants. | | | | 12 | Identification methods of transgenic plants. | | | | 13 | New progresses and researches on transgenic plants. | | | | 14 | New progresses and researches on transgenic plants. | | | | 15 | Homework presentation. | | | | 16 | Final Exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Kole, C., Michler, C. H., Abbott, A.,G., Hall, T.C., 2010. Transgenic Crop Plants. Principles and Development. Vol.1: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
Tzotzos, G.,T., Head, G.,P., Hull, R., 2009. Genetically Modified Plants: Assessing Safety and Managing Risk. Elsevier Inc.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation" |
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | | | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Project Presentation | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Homework Problems | 1 | 68 | 68 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 60 | 60 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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