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Course Description Course Name : Genetic Course Code : TBP114 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HASAN GÜLCAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gets the basic genetic information. Then,learns plant genetics including mitosis-meiosis division, chromosomes, mendel´s laws, connection, the relations between genes, gender commitment, mutations, quantitative genetics, population of genetics and evolution based on agriculture and plant breeding and solve problems in genetics. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Inform students about the basic and agricultural genetic Course Contents : History of the genetics, mendelian inheritance (Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance), mitosis and meiosis, linkage and crossing-over, pleiotropism, epistasis, mutations, quantative genetics, populations genetics and evolution 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 Introduction to genetics, mitosis - meiosis, chromosomes Lecture notes and reference books Lecture and discussion 2 Mendel´s laws, mono-, di-, tri hybrid expansions etc. deviation from Mendelian laws Lecture notes and reference books Lecture and discussion 3 Chi-Square control and problem solving. Lecture notes and reference books Lecture and discussion 4 Link-Linkage Lecture notes and reference books Lecture and discussion 5 Commitment to gender Lecture notes and reference books Lecture and discussion 6 Relationships between genes Lecture notes and reference books Lecture and discussion 7 Mutations and significance of mutations in plant breeding.Homework will be given on this topic Lecture notes and reference books Lecture and discussion 8 Changes in chromosome number and structure Lecture notes and reference books Lecture and discussion 9 Mid term examination Semi-final exam Lecture and discussion 10 Quantitative genetics Lecture notes and reference books Lecture and discussion 11 Population genetics Lecture notes and reference books Lecture and discussion 12 Importance of genetics in breeding of agronomy, practical use of genetic information in plant breeding Lecture notes and reference books Lecture and discussion 13 Genetic analysis of problems and methods Lecture notes and reference books Lecture and discussion 14 Evolution-1 Lecture notes and reference books Lecture and discussion 15 Evolution-2 Final exam Lecture and discussion 16/17 Final examination Final exam Lecture and discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  PIERCE, B.A., 2003. Genetics: A Conceptual Approaches., ISBN: 1-57259-160-9  SOYSAL, M.İ. 2006. Genetik, Tekirdağ Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları, Tekirdağ 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 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 Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 4 2 Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 5 3 Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. 2 4 Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. 2 5 Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. 4 6 Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. 1 7 Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. 3 8 Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. 0 9 Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 0 10 Works both individually and in a team. 0 11 Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 0 12 Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 0 13 Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 0 14 Shows respect to job ethic. 1 15 Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. 0 16 Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering 1 17 Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 2 8     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 68 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.72 ECTS Credit: 3