BIOTECHNOLOGY

Course Description

This Master’s level course in Biotechnology provides an advanced and integrative understanding of modern biotechnological principles, tools, and applications across medical, agricultural, and industrial domains. The course explores the molecular basis of biological systems, focusing on genetic engineering, recombinant DNA technology, and genome editing approaches such as CRISPR–Cas systems. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of cell culture techniques, bioprocess engineering, and the design and optimization of biotechnological products including vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and therapeutic proteins.

BIOTECHNOLOGY

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Course outcomes

1. 01 understand the possibilities of using macromolecules in nanotechnology
2. 02 understand the possibilities in developing functionalized devices
3. 03 understand and explain the potential application of engineered proteins in designing nanopore structures
4. 04 to find examples on methods for diagnostics and bio-sensing

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Nanobiotechnology, Elisabeth S. Papazoglou, Morgan & Claypool Publishers,2007, ISBN: 978-159-829-1384
2. 02 Plenty of a room for Biology at the Bottom, An Introduction to Bionanotechnology,Ehud Gazit,Imperial College Press, 2007, ISBN: 978-1-86094-677-6
3. 03 Bionanotechnology- Lessons from Nature, D.S.Godsell (Wiley-Liss) 2004, ISBN: 978-0-471-41719-4
4. 04 Lecture notes, selected research articles and review papers will serve as course material.

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Program Outcomes

1. Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledgein these areas in complex engineering problems
2. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3. Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4. Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5. Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6. Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7. Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8. Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9. Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10. Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11. Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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