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Course Description Course Name : Genetics Course Code : ZTP108 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. NUMAN ÖZCAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1) Students understand the structure and function of genetic material 2)Understands the concepts of gene, genotype, phenotype 3)Understands the inheritance of genes and classifies animals according to their genetic structure. 4)Uses quantitative and population genetics techniques for Improving genotypes of animals. 5)Associates and uses genetic methods to increase the efficiency in animal husbandry. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To understand the Essential Principles of Genetics.teaching them to contribute to the genetic basis of animal production, animal breeding. Course Contents : The concept of genetics, Mendel´s laws, linkage, population and quantitative genetics. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 genetic concepts,Meiosis and mitosis http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites 2 Mendel´s Laws http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites 3 Deviations of Mendel Genetics http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites 4 hybridization http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites 5 sex-linked inheritance http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites 6 linkage and recombination http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites 7 Gene.chromosome,genome mutation http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites 8 Exam http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites 9 quantitative genetics. http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites 10 the basic principles of quantitative genetics(selection,Calculation of heritability) http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites 11 inbreeding and calculation the modulus of inbreeding http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites 12 population genetics http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites 13 population genetics(migration,selection,mutation ,Calculation the effects of selection) http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites 14 Evolution( natural selection,the evolution multiple loci,mechanisms of speciation) http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites 15 exam preparation http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm Giving the students lecture notes Lectures problem-solving interactive animation practice sites 16/17 Exam none written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  İntroduction to quantative genetics.D.S.Falconer  1. An İntroduction Genetic Analysis; David T. SUZUKI, Anthony J.F. GRIFFITHS W.H. Freeman and Company/Newyork  2. Genetics a Molecular Approach; T.A. BROWN Department of Biomolecular Sciences U.K.   Essential of Genetics W.S. Klug, M.R. Cummings, Pretntice Hall, New Jersey  Genetics, Prof.Dr. Ali Nihat BOZCUK, Palme yayıncılık, Ankara Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70     Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 30 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 Has information on alternative production systems 3 2 Has information on basic characteristics (anatomic, morphologic,physiological and biological) of farm animals, has information on planning animal housing for environmental aspects and animal species, about forage production and storage for environmental conditions and different species, making plans about animal breeding. 2 3 Has genetic and statistical information which can be the basis of animal improvement .Has adequate knowledge of industrial animal farming. 3 4 Uses IT to get new information in animal production 5 5 Transfers knowledge to people who work in the field at various levels, has communication skills,has the self -confidence in providing information and following technical developments. 4 6 Finds the reasons of the technical and economical problems that can adversely affect the quality and capacity levels desired in Animal Science and develops solutions. 4 7 To get technical knowledge in his/her field 5 8 -Trains qualified zootechnicians to fulfill the needs of Turkey 5 9 Obtains information in the field of Animal Science, researches, evaluates, records,consults,plans projects and applies. 4 10 Knows the techniques in Animal Breeding and applies. Has information about small cattle raising and poultry farming and nutrition and applies.Transfers genetic and statistical information that can be the basis of animal breeding to animal production. 3 * 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 2 30 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 2 28     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 104 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.16 ECTS Credit: 4