Syllabus Application
NS 208
General Biotechnology
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester
Spring 2025-2026
Course
NS 208 -
General Biotechnology
Time/Place
Time
Week Day
Place
Date
15:40-17:30
Wed
FENS-L062
Feb 16-May 22, 2026
17:40-18:30
Wed
FENS-G035
Feb 16-May 22, 2026
Level of course
Undergraduate
Course Credits
SU Credit:3, ECTS:5, Basic:3, Engineering:2
Prerequisites
-
Corequisites
Course Type
Lecture
Instructor(s) Information
Selim Çetiner
- Email: cetiner@sabanciuniv.edu
Course Information
Catalog Course Description
History of biotechnology; basic principles of recombinant DNA technology; large scale cultivation of microorganisms and commercial exploitation of microorganisms; bioremediation; principles and applications of animal cell culture; monoclonal antibodies; transgenic animals; human genome project and gene therapy; principles and applications of plant cell and tissue culture; plant genetic engineering and its potential in agricultural production.
Course Learning Outcomes:
| 1. | Have general information about biotechnology in the 21st century. |
|---|---|
| 2. | Learn about genes and genomes of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms |
| 3. | Know the history of genetic manipulation and recombinant DNA technology |
| 4. | Define proteins as products and how they are produced through microbial biotechnology |
| 5. | Know the principles of plant biotechnology and genetically modified plants |
| 6. | Learn about the applications of animal biotechnology |
| 7. | Know the importance of aquatic biotechnology in meeting the protein equirements of the growing population |
| 8. | Identify the tehniques used in DNA fingerprinting and forensic analysis |
| 9. | Have clear knowledge on the applications of medical biotechnology |
| 10. | Know different bioremediation methods |
| 11. | Have general information on biodiversity |
| 12. | Know importance of regulatory oversight in biotechnology |
| 13. | Being able to discuss the ethical aspects of biotechnology |
Course Objective
Learning basic principles of recombinant DNA technology; large scale cultivation of microorganisms and commercial exploitation of microorganisms; bioremediation; principles and applications of animal cell culture; monoclonal antibodies; transgenic animals; human genome project and gene therapy; principles and applications of plant cell and tissue culture; plant genetic engineering and its potential in agricultural production.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Related to This Course:
| Zero Hunger | |
| Good Health and Well-being | |
| Clean Water and Sanitation | |
| Responsible Consumption and Production | |
| Life Below Water | |
| Life On Land | |
| Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions |
Course Materials
Resources:
Introduction to Biotechnology (4th ed.) by Thieman, W. J. and Palladino M. A., 2020.
Technology Requirements:
NA