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GRADUATE INSTITUTE of NATURAL and APPLIED SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT of BIOTECHNOLOGY (INTERDISCIPLINARY)
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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GRADUATE INSTITUTE of NATURAL and APPLIED SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT of BIOTECHNOLOGY (INTERDISCIPLINARY) / BIOTECHNOLOGY
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MBTL5048Biosafety3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseSecond Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of BIOTECHNOLOGY (INTERDISCIPLINARY)
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Sabriye ÇANAKÇI
Co-LecturerProf. Dr. Ali Osman BELDÜZ
Language of instruction
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
With this course, it is aimed to provide information on genetically modified organisms, facts of biosecurity and ensuring the safe use of biotechnological products generated by the use of microorganisms plant, animal on the environment and human health
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : They will understand the importance of biosecurity1,7,81,5,
PO - 2 : They will learn the necessary strategies to protect the biosecurity1,7,81,5,
PO - 3 : They will make biosafety risks and benefits analysis1,7,81,5,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Biosecurity and biotechnological approaches, examination of genetically modified plants and animals in terms of profit and loss, measures taken in terms of biosecurity, biological weapons, biosecurity laws
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Biosafety and biotechnology approaches
 Week 2General concepts and terminology
 Week 3Geneticallv modified organisms (GMO) Trends and laws
 Week 4The risk management systems and approaches in terms of biosafety
 Week 5The measures taken in terms of cultural collections and biosecurity
 Week 6GMO crops, advantages and disadvantages
 Week 7GMO, animals, advantages and disadvantages
 Week 8Biosecurity and bioterrorism
 Week 9Mid-term Exam
 Week 10Biological weapons
 Week 11Transgentc applications
 Week 12Transgentc applications
 Week 13Biodiversity contract
 Week 14Global view of strategy related to biosafety law
 Week 15Biosafety laws
 Week 16Final Exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories
 
Recommended Reading
1Biological Safety: Principles And Practices (Biological Safety: Principles & Practices)
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 09.04.2022 1 30
Presentation 12 07.05.2022 1 20
End-of-term exam 16 29.05.2022 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term