The aim of this lecture is to give knowledge about the modern biotechnology techniques and to determine the negative effects of the products of these technologies on human and animal health and environment and to overcome the risk factors and to stabilize the harmful effects of these risks and to give information about the legal arrangements.
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Special Requisite(s)
Instructor(s)
Professor Seyhan Altun
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecturer and student based presentations
Principle Sources
1. Bioethics and Biosafety in Biotechnology, Krishna Newage International Publishers, ISBN:8122422489
2. Regulating Agricultural Biotechnology: Economics and Policy. Just (Ed.), Alstan (Ed.), Zilberman (Ed.), Springer, 038736952
3. Genetically Modified Organisms and Biosafety: A background paper for desicionmakers and others to assist inconsideration of GMo issues. Tomme Young, World Consevation Union, ISBN:2831707986
4. Biotechnology and Biosafety, Serageldin (Ed.), Collins (Ed.) World Bank, ISBN: 0821342428
5. The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: Reconciling Trade in Biotechnology with Environment and Development, Bail, Falkner, Marguard (Ed.), Royal Institute of International Affairs, ISBN:1853838365
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Biosafety and biosafety levels in laboratory studies
Teoric ppt presentation
2. Week
The definition of risk, risk analysis, risk evaluationi risk management and risk communication
Teoric ppt presentation
3. Week
Technology-based risk formation
The importance of biotechnology
Teoric ppt presentation
4. Week
The effects of agricultural biotechnology on environment and society
Teoric ppt presentation
5. Week
The reasons of regulations in agricultural biotechnology
Teoric ppt presentation
6. Week
The environmental effects of genetically modified organisms: definition and management of risk
Teoric ppt presentation
7. Week
Midterm Exam
Exam
8. Week
Product specific issues in biotechnological regulations
Teoric ppt presentation
9. Week
To discriminate the first and second generation genetically modified products and regıulations on labelling
Teoric ppt presentation
10. Week
International regulations on labelling of GMO's
Teoric ppt presentation
11. Week
Biosafety regulations for GMO's in developing countries
Teoric ppt presentation
12. Week
Biosafety regulations in European Union
Teoric ppt presentation
13. Week
International Biosafety Regulations
Teoric ppt presentation
14. Week
National Biosafety Regulations
Teoric ppt presentation
15. Week
Final exam
Exam
16. Week
Final exam
Exam
17. Week
Final exam
Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
25
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
2
30
Attendance
1
5
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To be able to determine the field related problems and analysis them to find the solutions as a specialist by using the knowledge coming from undergraduate level.
PO-2
To be able to develop and apply research strategies, which depend on the new technological achievements, for novel studies about molecular cell biology, plant biotechnology and molecular genetics fields on the basis of undergraduate qualifications.
PO-3
To be able to discuss field related subjects by using at least one foreign language.
PO-4
To be sensitive against public problems and be able to create solutions to these problems by synthesis of knowledge coming from other disciplines with the abilities and knowledge of the related field
PO-5
To be able to take independent decision in the frame of specialized knowledge and scientific approach about field and lead/proceed a project by using creativity skills.
PO-6
To be able to decide independently during solving the problem and contribute the group labor in harmony.
PO-7
To be able to present information which is supported by quantitative and qualitative data to groups in/outside of the field by written, oral and visually.
PO-8
To consider to behave properly in human rights and scientific ethics at research.
PO-9
To be able to use informatics and communication skills according required level for area.
PO-10
To obtain required quality about field in order to maintain higher academic degree
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To learn the definition of biosafety
LO-2
To have knowledge about defining, analysing, managing and communication the risks for human, animal and plants formed by biotechnologic applications.
LO-3
To have knowledge about protecting natural sources and environment during the biotechnologic development process.
LO-4
To have knowledge about biosafety regulations containing laboratory applications and biotechnologic products.
LO-5
To learn informations about biosafety regulations on the issues concerning genetically modified organisms.
LO-6
To investigate the national and international biosafety regulations
