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Course Description Course Name : Basics of Molecular Genetic Course Code : BB-571 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. SALİH KAFKAS Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows about the nucleic acids. Knows about the structure of DNA and where exists in plant cells. Knows about the nuclear DNA and its structure. Knows chromosome and gene mutations. Knows DNA synthesis and replication. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to give basic information about molecular genetic and introduce the main concepts. Course Contents : The contents of this course include introduction to molecular genetic, genetic material, physical and chemical structure of DNA, DNA forms, denaturation and renaturation of nucleic acids, capacity, DNAs in plant cells, structure and inheritance of nuclear DNA, organization and inheritance of chloroplast DNA, relationship between nuclear and chloroplast DNAs, organization and expression of mitocondrial DNA, relationship between DNA and a chromosome, chromosomal mutations, gen mutations. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms and Molecular Genetic Laboratory of Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Cukurova   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to molecular genetic and genetic material Reading course-related information from different sources. Course notes and related book chapters 2 Chemical structure of nucleic acids Reading course-related information from different sources Course notes and related book chapters 3 Physical structure of nucleic acids Reading course-related information from different sources Course notes and related book chapters 4 Denaturation and renaturation of nucleic acids Reading course-related information from different sources Course notes and related book chapters 5 Structure and inheritance of nuclear DNA Reading course-related information from different sources Course notes and related book chapters 6 Organization and inheritance of chloroplast DNA and relationship between chloroplast and nuclear DNA Reading course-related information from different sources Course notes and related book chapters 7 Organization and expression of mitocondrial DNA and relationship between DNA and chromosome Reading course-related information from different sources Course notes and related book chapters 8 Mid-term Exam Reading course-related information from different sources An exam from studied subjects until the exam week 9 Cytoplasmic inheritance Reading course-related information from different sources Course notes and related book chapters 10 DNA synthesis and replication Reading course-related information from different sources Course notes and related book chapters 11 Chromosomal mutations Reading course-related information from different sources Course notes and related book chapters 12 Gene Mutations Reading course-related information from different sources Course notes and related book chapters 13 Chromosomal and Gene mutations Reading course-related information from different sources Course notes and related book chapters 14 General review of the all lectures Reading course-related information from different sources Course notes and related book chapters 15 Steps in formation of chromosome from DNA Reading course-related information from different sources Course notes and related book chapters 16/17 Final exam Reading course-related information from different sources Final exam from all the studied subjects   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)   Genetik Kavramlar (William S. Klug ve Michael R.Cummings; Çeviri Editörü: Cihan Öner)  -Modern Genetic Analysis (Anthony J.F.Griffiths, William M.Gelbart, Jeffrey H.Miller ve Richard C.Lewontin) Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 10 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 3 2 Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines 3 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. 4 5 Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture 2 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 3 7 Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary 3 8 Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. 3 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 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) 13 2 26 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 10 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 25 25 Total Workload: 157 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.28 ECTS Credit: 6