GENE527 TRANSGENIC PLANT TECHNOLOGY

Course Code:2190527
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (0.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Molecular Biology and Genetics
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. SEÇKİN EROĞLU
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

-Students comprehend current world problems and discuss how plant research contribute to the possible solutions.

-Students can scientifically explain molecular and physiological processes that constitute daily life of plants in a deep and holistic way.

-Students gain an understanding of essential plant processes in molecular level


Course Content

Recovery of transgenic plant species by gene transfer techniques. Critical assessment of past and future applications of this technology in the world and in Turkey.


Course Learning Outcomes

-Students comprehend current world problems and discuss how plant research contribute to the possible solutions.

-Students can scientifically explain molecular and physiological processes that constitute daily life of plants in a deep and holistic way.

-Students gain an understanding of essential plant processes in molecular level