Department of Genetics and Bioengineering

GBE 304 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Current Topics in Genetics and Bioengineering

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
GBE 304		3	0	3	5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	-
Course Level	-
Mode of Delivery	Face-To-Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Group Work Case Study Q&A Lecture / Presentation
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	-
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to introduce current issues in genetics and bioengineering by following and discussing the latest scientific publications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Follow scientific literature in related fields					X
LO2	Identify current issues in the field of genetics and bioengineering					X
LO3	Discuss new developments in the field of genetics and bioengineering				X
LO4	Develop the ability to access different sources of information and express their ideas clearly				X
LO5	Analyze various case studies in the field of genetics and bioengineering independently or through teamwork				X

Course Description

This course covers current issues in genetics and bioengineering. Students will evaluate and discuss scientific papers.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction	Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology- Journal e-ISSN: 2296-4185. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews, e-ISSN: 2046-5556.	10bd9755
2	Presentation/Discussion Article Title: Nanomedicines Targeting Metabolism in the Tumor Microenvironment	Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology- Journal e-ISSN: 2296-4185.DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.943906	da745920
3	Presentation/Discussion Article Title: Understanding the Role and Impact of Poly (Ethylene Glycol) (PEG) on Nanoparticle Formulation: Implications for COVID-19 Vaccines	Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology- Journal e-ISSN: 2296-4185.10.3389/fbioe.2022.882363	da745920
4	Presentation/Discussion Article Title: From genome scissors to molecular scalpel: evolution of CRISPR systems	Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews, e-ISSN: 2046-5556. DOI: 10.1080/02648725.2021.1962071	896f2c9f
5	Presentation/Discussion Article Title: Challenges and opportunities of using immobilized lipase as biosensor	Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews, e-ISSN: 2046-5556. DOI:10.1080/02648725.2022.2050499	896f2c9f
6	Presentation/Discussion Article Title: An insight into the principles of lignocellulosic biomass-based zero-waste biorefineries: a green leap towards imperishable energy-based future.	Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews, e-ISSN: 2046-5556. DOI: 10.1080/02648725.2022.2082223	896f2c9f
7	Presentation/Discussion Article Name: Features, modulation and analysis of glycosylation patterns of therapeutic recombinant immunoglobulin A	Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews, e-ISSN: 2046-5556. DIO: 10.1080/02648725.2022.2060594	896f2c9f
8	Presentation / Discussion Article Name: Calcium phosphate/hyaluronic acid composite hydrogels for local antiosteoporotic drug delivery	Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology- Journal e-ISSN: 2296-4185. DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.913912	ca018926
9	Presentation/Discussion Article Title: Fabrication of Ginsenoside-based Nanodrugs for Enhanced Anti-tumor Efficacy on Triple Negative Breast Cancer	Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology- Journal e-ISSN: 2296-4185. DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.945472	ca018926
10	Presentation/Discussion Article Title: Biomaterials-Mediated Tumor Infarction Therapy	Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology- Journal e-ISSN: 2296-4185. DOI:10.3389/fbioe.2022.916926	ca018926
11	Presentation/Discussion Article Title: Electroconductive Photo-Curable PEGDA-Gelatin/PEDOT:PSS Hydrogels for Prospective Cardiac Tissue Engineering Application	Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology- Journal e-ISSN: 2296-4185. DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.897575	ca018926
12	Case Study	Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology- Journal e-ISSN: 2296-4185. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews, e-ISSN: 2046-5556.	5f86f6b7
13	Case Study	Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology- Journal e-ISSN: 2296-4185. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews, e-ISSN: 2046-5556.	5f86f6b7
14	Case Study	Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology- Journal e-ISSN: 2296-4185. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews, e-ISSN: 2046-5556.	5f86f6b7
15	Final Exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. Journal e-ISSN: 2296-4185. Publisher: Frontiers Media Sa Lausanne CH-1015 Switzerland. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/bioengineering-and-biotechnology Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews e-ISSN: 2046-5556 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd. Oxon England. https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/tbgr20
Suggested Readings/Materials	-

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Homework / Assignments	1	15	X	X	X	X
Presentation / Jury	3	45	X		X	X	X
Final Exam	1	40		X			X
Total	5	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours	-	-	-
Study Hours Out of Class	16	2	32
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	1	15	15
Presentation / Jury	2	19	38
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	-	-	-
Final Exam	1	17	17
		Total	150

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
			1	2	3	4	5
No program competency data found.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

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