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Course Description Course Name : Molecular Plant Breeding Course Code : BT-551 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. YILDIZAKA KAÇAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has practical skills in molecular techniques used in breeding Obtains information theoritically and practically about the methods that can be followed on researches Obtains theoretical background necessary to work in the field of biotechnology Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Examining the principles of molecular breeding in plants in detail Course Contents : Overview of classical plant breeding and marker technology, Molecular Plant Breeding and history, Basics of molecular breeding, Molecular markers (RAPD, SSR, AFLP, SNP ...) and mutation detection technologies (TILLING, ECOTILLING), Marker for the development of the gene of interest, Mapping and characterization of quantitative loci (QTL), Genetic basis of quantitative loci, QTL mapping, Markers assistant selection (MAS), Marker-based population screening, The creation of marker-based gene pyramids, Plant genetic engineering, Important genes in terms of plant genetic resources, Genomics in Molecular plant breeding Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : The classrooms and plant biotechnology lab. 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 Overview of classical plant breeding and marker technology Reading the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presantation and discussion. 2 Molecular Plant Breeding and history Reading the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presantation and discussion. 3 Basics of molecular breeding Reading the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presantation and discussion. 4 Molecular markers (RAPD, SSR, AFLP, SNP ...) and mutation detection technologies (TILLING, ECOTILLING). Reading the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presantation and discussion. 5 Marker for the development of the gene of interest Reading the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presantation and discussion. 6 Mapping and characterization of quantitative loci (QTL) Reading the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presantation and discussion. 7 Genetic basis of quantitative loci, QTL mapping Reading the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presantation and discussion. 8 Mid-Term xam Preparation of exam Written exam 9 Markers assistant selection (MAS) Reading the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presantation and discussion. 10 Marker-based population screening Reading the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presantation and discussion. 11 The creation of marker-based gene pyramids Reading the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presantation and discussion. 12 Plant genetic engineering Reading the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presantation and discussion. 13 Important genes in terms of plant genetic resources Reading the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presantation and discussion. 14 Genomics in Molecular plant breeding Reading the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presantation and discussion. 15 General review Reading the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presantation and discussion. 16/17 Final Exam Preparation of exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Plant Molecular Breeding (H.John Newbury)  The Handbook of Plant Genome Mapping (Khalid Meksem, Guenter Kahl) Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 20 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 Evaluates and directs his level of learning in the field of knowledge and skills with his expert level critically. 3 2 Transfers current developments in the field of his work, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, systematically to the area outside of the field, written, orally and visually. 4 3 Follows national and international publications and attends social interactions and scientific studies in international level, communicates in at least in one foreign language in order to share studies on international base. 5 4 Uses advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of their computer software. 1 5 Uses the knowledge in his field for problem solving and / or practical skills in interdisciplinary studies. 3 6 Improves common knowledge accumulation concerning the Biotechnology in the frame of basic theory and practices. 3 7 Is aware of scientific, ethical and social values and handles research process with this frame. 4 8 Handles theories, hypothesis, opinions in the field of Biotechnology with an objective sceptic, logical, analytical manner and evaluates them in critical point of view. 4 9 Gains comprehensive information about natural and applied sciences and its limits with modern techniques and methods applied. 4 10 Improves and increases the knowledge to an expert level in the field of biotechnology 5 11 Understands the interdisciplinary interaction associated with biotechnology. 4 12 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertrise in biology and generate new information 4 13 Analizes the problems encountered in the field of research methods. 5 14 Carries out a study requiring expertise in the field independently. 4 15 Developes new strategic approaches and takes resposibility for analitical solutions for unpredictable complicated problems encountered in applications related to biotechnology. 4 16 Demonstrates leadership in the required environment to solve problems associated with biotechnology. 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) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 12 12 Total Workload: 140 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.6 ECTS Credit: 6