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Course Description Course Name : Crossing Techniques in Breeding Field Crops Course Code : TB-516 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. HALİS ARIOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Know the importance of hybridization in field crops breeding Know the field crops hybridization techniques and practices Know hybridization techniques and practices in cross-pollinated crops Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The course will mainly focus theoretically and practically on basic principles of hybridization studies in field crops, flowers in field crops, fertilization types, planting of seeds obtained through the emasculation, isolation and pollination techniques and growing the F1 plants Course Contents : The importance of hybridization in plant breeding, methods of hybridization used in plant breeding, hybridization techniques in self-pollinated field crops, application of peanuts and soy hybridization Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Class   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The objectives of the course and general information about the teaching methods Literature review Lecture and practice 2 The objective of hybridization Literature review Lecture and practice 3 The importance of hybridization in plant breeding Literature review Lecture and practice 4 Methods of hybridization used in plant breeding Literature review Lecture and practice 5 Hybridization techniques in self-pollinated field crops Literature review Lecture and practice 6 Application of hybridization in wheat Literature review Lecture and practice 7 Application of hybridization in barley Literature review Lecture and practice 8 Application of hybridization in the triticale Literature review Lecture and practice 9 Mid term exam General study Written examination 10 Hybridization techniques in cross-pollinated field crops and an assignment will be given on this topic Literature review Lecture and practice 11 Application of hybridization in soybean Literature review Lecture and practice 12 Application of hybridization in peanut Literature review Lecture and practice 13 Application of hybridization in cotton Literature review Lecture and practice 14 New hybridization techniques used in breeding field crops Literature review Lecture and practice 15 Mid term exam General study Written examination 16/17 Final exam General study Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  GENÇ, İ. ve T. YAĞBASANLAR. 2002. Bitki Islahı. Çukurova Üniv. Basımevi, Adana.  FEHR, W.R. 1987. Principles of Cultivar Development. Lowa State university.  POEHLMAN, J.M..1996. Breeding Field Crops. Lowa State University Press, Ames, Lowa Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 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 Graduates become a specialist on the field crops area by improving their skills. 3 2 They comprehend interdisciplinary interaction in his specialization area. 3 3 They can follow the latest developments in field crops area and get access to the knowledge source, gather this knowledge, reach new knowledge and synthesize by evaluating available studies and follow the innovations in his field. 4 4 They can synthesize and interpret interdisciplinary knowledge by using theoretical and practical skills at a specialist level in field crops area. 3 5 They find solutions for problems related to field crops by using research methods and establish cause effect relationships. 4 6 They incorporate their knowledge on his special area by combining their knowledge with those from the other scientific areas and produce new knowledge and also solve the problems by using scientific research methods. 3 7 They determine a problem independently in field crops subject, provide solutions, evaluate the results and implement whenever required. 4 8 They are qualified to solve a problem in their field. 3 9 They are equipped with analytical and critical thinking ability to direct their learning and to conduct advanced studies in their fields independently. 4 10 They transfer current developments and their own studies in the field crops area systematically to the his working group and to different groups from other study fields orally or visually by supporting them with qualitative and quantitive data. 4 11 They study and improve the social relationships and standards leading these relationship by a critical point of view and take action when needed. 0 12 They develop policy, strategy and experimental plans related to field crops area and evaluate obtained results within the framework of quality processes. 0 13 They are sensitive about scientific and ethical values during the collection, interpretion and announcement of data related to their subject.They are also capable of teaching and checking these values. 4 14 They are able to understand and translate an article written in a foreign language. 0 * 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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 8 8     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 140 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.6 ECTS Credit: 6