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Course Description Course Name : Germplasm Resources in Field Crops: Their Use and Preservation Course Code : TB-537 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. SALİHA KIRICI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Know genetic resources Know the importance of genetic resources in field crops Know genetic centres in the world Know in-situ and ex-situ conservation of genetic resources Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To explain first genetic centres of plants, critters, life form of regional, field crops genetic resources, economic importance of genetic and biological richness, genetic diversity in agriculture, static and dynamic methods of preserving genetic resources Course Contents : Some plant groups on earth, and distribution centers, the criteria for the first appearance in the regional life forms, field crops genetic resources, biological and genetic richness of economic values, genetic diversity and agricultural varieties, static and dynamic methods in preserving diversity richness will be discussed 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 What is genetic resources Pre reading Lecture 2 Genetic centres in the World Pre reading Lecture 3 Status of genetic diversity in the World Pre reading Class teaching 4 Genetic diversity in Turkey Pre reading Lecture 5 Wild relatives of field crops in Turkey Pre reading Lecture 6 National legislation of preserving genetic resources Pre reading Lecture 7 In-situ conservation Pre reading Lecture 8 Ex-situ conservation Pre reading Lecture 9 Mid term exam Exam preparation Written examination 10 Domestication of wild relatives and an assignment will be given on this topic Pre reading Lecture 11 Economic importance of wild relatives of field crops Pre reading Lecture 12 Protected areas and seed gen bank in Turkey Pre reading Lecture 13 National parks Pre-reading Lecture 14 Important plant areas Pre reading Lecture 15 Some recent developments on genetic resources in the literature Pre reading Lecture 16/17 Final exam Exam preparation Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Principles and Practice of Plant Conservation-David R. GIVEN  Türkiye’nin Önemli Bitki Alanları-N. ÖZHATAY, A. BYFIELD, S. ATAY  Türkiye Bitkileri Kırmızı Kitabı-T. EKİM, M. KOYUNCU, M. VURAL, H. DUMAN, Z. AYTAÇ, N. ADIGÜZEL 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. 3 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. 4 7 They determine a problem independently in field crops subject, provide solutions, evaluate the results and implement whenever required. 3 8 They are qualified to solve a problem in their field. 0 9 They are equipped with analytical and critical thinking ability to direct their learning and to conduct advanced studies in their fields independently. 3 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 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. 3 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 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