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Course Description Course Name : Conservation of Genetic Resources by Biotechnological Methods Course Code : BT-526 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. AYZİN KÜDEN Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1. Obtains information over distrubution of horticulture genetic resources in Turkey and in the World. 2. Learns characterization and identification of genetic resources. 3.Discusses the importance of techniques such as cryoprezervation, in situ and ex situ conservation, marker systems used for identification of genetic resources. 4. Knows theoretical and practical methods on evaluation of genetic resources and its usage in breeding. 5. Has application ability on how to transfer theoretical knowledge and resaerch outcomes in to practice. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the course is to represent the importance of horticultural genetic resources and germplasm usage areas. Course Contents : The course mainly includes subjects such as distribution of horticultural genetic resources in Turkey and in the World, identification and characterization of germplasm, markers used in molecular identifications, in situ and ex situ conservation, cryopreservation, evaluation of germplasm, possibilities, problems and rules of germplasm usage in breeding. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Agriculture faculty classes of Çukurova university.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Distribution of Horticultural genetic resources in the World. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended references. Lecture. visual presentation, discussion. 2 Distribution of Horticultural genetic resources in Turkey. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended references. Lecture, visual presentation, discussion. 3 Gene banks in Turkey and in the World. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended references. Lecture, visual presentation, discussion. 4 Working groups on germplasm in the world and their researches. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended references. Lecture, visual presentation, discussion. 5 Characterization of germplasm. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended references. Lecture, visual presentation, discussion. 6 Identification of germplasm Study course notes and related subjects in recomended references. Lecture, visual presentation, discussion. 7 Molecular markers used in identification of germplasms. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended references. Lecture, visual presentation, discussion. 8 Mid-term exam. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended references. Written exam. 9 In situ conservation. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended references. Lecture, visual presentation, discussion. 10 Ex situ conservation. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended references. Lecture, visual presentation, discussion. 11 Cryopreservation. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended references. Lecture, visual presentation, discussion. 12 Evaluation of germplasm. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended references. Lecture, visual presentation, discussion. 13 Germplasm utilization. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended references. Lecture, visual presentation, discussion. 14 Usage of germplasms in breeding. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended references. Lecture, visual presentation, discussion. 15 Possibilities, problems and rules on germplasm usage. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended references. Lecture, visual presentation, discussion. 16/17 Final exam. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended references. Written exam.   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  ELLIS, T.D. HONG and E.H. ROBERTS. Inventory of Almond research, germplasm and references. F. Monastra and E. Raparelli. REUR Technical Series Required Course Material(s)  Handbook of Seed Technology for Genebanks. R.H. ELLIS, T.D. HONG and E.H. ROBERTS. Inventory of Almond research, germplasm and references. F. Monastra and E. Raparelli. REUR Technical Series   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Evaluates and directs his level of learning in the field of knowledge and skills with his expert level critically. 4 2 Transfers current developments in the field of his work, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, systematically to the area outside of the field, written, orally and visually. 5 3 Follows national and international publications and attends social interactions and scientific studies in international level, communicates in at least in one foreign language in order to share studies on international base. 5 4 Uses advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of their computer software. 5 5 Uses the knowledge in his field for problem solving and / or practical skills in interdisciplinary studies. 5 6 Improves common knowledge accumulation concerning the Biotechnology in the frame of basic theory and practices. 5 7 Is aware of scientific, ethical and social values and handles research process with this frame. 4 8 Handles theories, hypothesis, opinions in the field of Biotechnology with an objective sceptic, logical, analytical manner and evaluates them in critical point of view. 5 9 Gains comprehensive information about natural and applied sciences and its limits with modern techniques and methods applied. 5 10 Improves and increases the knowledge to an expert level in the field of biotechnology 5 11 Understands the interdisciplinary interaction associated with biotechnology. 5 12 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertrise in biology and generate new information 4 13 Analizes the problems encountered in the field of research methods. 5 14 Carries out a study requiring expertise in the field independently. 4 15 Developes new strategic approaches and takes resposibility for analitical solutions for unpredictable complicated problems encountered in applications related to biotechnology. 4 16 Demonstrates leadership in the required environment to solve problems associated with biotechnology. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 6 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 14 14     Final Exam 1 14 14 Total Workload: 142 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68 ECTS Credit: 6