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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Molecular Genetics in Plant Breeding |
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| Course Code |
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TB-560 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. HASAN GÜLCAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Classical plant breeding knows
Know the molecular aspects of modern breeding methods, and know the importance of breeding methods in particular.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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In this course, the fundemantels of molecular biology, the practical advantages of molecular biology, DNA technology, DNA replication in the cell dynamic structures, chromosomes and molecular basis of cell division, genetic code will be examined in terms of genetic code and plant breeding |
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| Course Contents |
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A general overview of classical plant breeding and molecular plant breeding, the issues it deals with, genetic engineering in plants, the role of biotechnology in plant breeding, the practical importance and advantages of genetic engineering in plant breeding, DNA technology, DNA replication, the dynamic structures in the cell will be covered in detail |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Class |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
What is classical plant breeding and molecular plant breeding in general? What are the issues they cover? (tissue, meristem, callus cultures) |
Pre reading |
Lecture and practice |
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2 |
What is genetic engineering in plants? What is the role of biotechnology |
Pre reading |
Lecture and practice |
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3 |
What is the practical importance of genetic engineering in plant breeding? What advantages does it provide |
Pre reading |
Lecture and practice |
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4 |
DNA technology, DNA replication
What are the dynamic structures in the cells |
Pre reading |
Lecture and practice |
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5 |
What is the genetic code and the importance in plant breeding |
Pre reading |
Lecture and practice |
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6 |
The identification of genetic diversity with new molecular techniques like RFLP and RAPD |
Pre reading |
Lecture and practice |
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7 |
Without the need of cross breeding via the gene transfer vector or direct transfer |
Pre reading |
Lecture and practice |
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8 |
Reduction of long-term, conventional plant breeding programs |
Pre reading |
Lecture and practice |
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9 |
Mid term exam |
General study |
Written Exam |
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10 |
Fast and reliable selection from hybrids carrying a foreign gene is and an assignment will be given on this topic |
Pre reading |
Lecture and practice |
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11 |
Genetic mapping to determine the genotypes and agronomic traits. |
Pre reading |
Lecture and practice |
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12 |
Linkage fracture |
Pre reading |
Lecture and practice |
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13 |
Recombinant DNA technology |
Pre reading |
Lecture and practice |
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14 |
What is a GMO? What conclusions can be drawn with the GMO debate |
Pre reading |
Lecture and practice |
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15 |
Mid term exam |
General study |
Written examination |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
General study |
Written examination |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Moleküler Biyoloji (2007). Nobel Kitabevi Yayın No: 1170, Ankara, İstanbul, İzmir
FREFELDER, D. (1987) Molecular Biology, Jones and Bartlett Publischers
KLUG, S. W. CUMMİNGS, M. R. (2000) Concepts of Genetics, 6 th ed. Prentiee Hall Inc., Jersey
YOXEN, E. (1970), The Gene Business. Who Should Control Biotechnology? Science in Society Pan Books London/Sydney
BROWN, T.A. (1989) Genetics, A Moleculer Approach, Van Nostrand Reinhold (İnt.) Co. Ltd
DARNELL, J, LODISH, H and BALTIMORE (1986) Molecular Cell Biology, Scientific American Books, Inc
KLUG, S. W. CUMMINGS, M. R. (2000) Concepts of Geneties, 6 th ed. Prentiee Hall, Inc. New Jensey
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Graduates become a specialist on the field crops area by improving their skills. |
4 |
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2 |
They comprehend interdisciplinary interaction in his specialization area. |
2 |
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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 |
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4 |
They can synthesize and interpret interdisciplinary knowledge by using theoretical and practical skills at a specialist level in field crops area. |
2 |
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5 |
They find solutions for problems related to field crops by using research methods and establish cause effect relationships. |
3 |
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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 |
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7 |
They determine a problem independently in field crops subject, provide solutions, evaluate the results and implement whenever required. |
4 |
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8 |
They are qualified to solve a problem in their field. |
0 |
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9 |
They are equipped with analytical and critical thinking ability to direct their learning and to conduct advanced studies in their fields independently. |
3 |
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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. |
3 |
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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 |
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12 |
They develop policy, strategy and experimental plans related to field crops area and evaluate obtained results within the framework of quality processes. |
0 |
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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. |
3 |
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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). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Total Workload: | 142 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.68 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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