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Course Description Course Name : Germplasm in Horticulture and Conservation Course Code : BB-581 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. AYZİN KÜDEN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Obtains information about the distribution of genetic horticulture resources in Turkey and in the world. Learns about the characterization and identification of genetic resources. Discusses the importance of techniques such as cryprezervation, in situ and ex situ conservation, marker systems used for identification of genetic resources. Knows about the theoretical and practical methods on the evaluation of genetic resources and their usage in breeding. Gains application ability on how to transfer theoretical knowledge and research outcomes into practice. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to teach 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, 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 recommended resources. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 2 Distribution of Horticultural genetic resources in Turkey. Study course notes and related subjects in recommended resources. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 3 Gene banks in Turkey and in the World. Study course notes and related subjects in recommended resources. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 4 Gene banks in Turkey and in the World Study course notes and related subjects in recommended resources. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 5 Gene banks in Turkey and in the World Study course notes and related subjects in recommended resources. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 6 Description of Genetic resources. Study course notes and related subjects in recommended resources. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 7 Markers used in molecular identification of genetic resources. Study course notes and related subjects in recommended resources. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 8 Mid-term exam. Study course notes and related subjects in recommended resources. Written exam. 9 In situ conservation. Study course notes and related subjects in recommended resources. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 10 Ex situ conservation. Study course notes and related subjects in recommended resources. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 11 Cryopreservation. Study course notes and related subjects in recommended resources. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 12 Evaluation of germplasm. Study course notes and related subjects in recommended resources. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 13 Germplasm utilization. Study course notes and related subjects in recommended resources. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 14 Usage of germplasms in breeding. Study course notes and related subjects in recommended resources. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 15 Possibilities, problems and rules on germplasm usage. Study course notes and related subjects in recommended resources. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 16/17 Final exam. Study course notes and related subjects in recommended resources. 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 4 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 Developing and improving the horticultural knowledge to professional level based on the bachelors degree qualifications 5 2 Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines 5 3 Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship 4 4 Using the theoretical and practical knowledge of Horticulture, supporting the related up to date progress with the quantitative and qualitative data, combining and interpreting the information and data obtained from different disciplines and developing new information and theories by synthesis. 5 5 Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture 5 6 Analytically approaching in order to solve unpredictable and complex problems encountered in applications related to Horticulture, planning the research process, producing solutions by taking responsibility and evaluating-defending the obtained results 4 7 Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary 4 8 Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. 5 9 Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process 4 10 Presenting their studies, developments of their expertise topic and research results by orally, written and taking advantage of visual equipments 5 11 Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level 5 12 Obtaining data by scientific methods in order to solve a problem related to horticulture, establishing and interpreting the data by considering the scientific and ethical values 5 13 Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating 4 * 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 15 3 45 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 16 64     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 155 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.2 ECTS Credit: 6