BIOL452 PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
| Course Code: | 2380452 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr EMRE AKSOY |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- To learn cloning, transformation and tissue culture strategies used in plant biotechnology.
- To learn strategies for plant genetic manipulations against biotic and abiotic stressors.
- To learn vaccine, protein and metabolite production in plants.
- To understand GMO regulations and public awareness.
- To develop reading skills for scientific research papers on plant biotechnology.
- To design experiments in plant biotechnology.
- To interpret the lecture topics and discuss them with peers.
Course Content
The course covers the basic aspects of plant biotechnology. Particular emphasis will be given to: Manipulation of energy production pathways in plants, environmental factors affecting the overall system and crop productivity, plant growth and development in vitro, plant cell and tissue culture, cloning and somatic cell genetics, conventional and biotechnology supported plant breeding, techniques of transferring foreign genes into plants (Agrobacterium, particle bombardment, etc.), practical application of transgenic plant technology for plant health, human/animal health and nutrition, biosafety aspects of transgenic plants. The future of plant biotechnology will be also covered.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Explain cloning, transformation and tissue culture strategies used in plant biotechnology.
- Design strategies for plant genetic manipulations against biotic and abiotic stressors.
- Understand GMO regulations and public awareness.
- Communicate effectively using oral and written means for both scientific and non-technical audiences.
- Cooperate and work effectively as an individual or a member of a team to solve problems.
- Critically evaluate scientific research papers and develop research proposals to address identified gaps.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Perform basic laboratory and field techniques/approaches used in various branches of biology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Understand and apply principles of laboratory and field safety. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Understand the inner workings of the scientific processes, think critically, and frame questions using experimental and theoretical approaches in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Proficiency in communicating issues in both English and Turkish. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Read, and understand scientific communications from primary literature in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Identify and explain issues in biological sciences. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Be ready to take new theoretical and technological challenges by recognizing the value and act upon the need for lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Work as an individual, as well as a team member, and assume leadship when needed. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Follow the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution