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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Molecular Breeding Techniques in Plants |
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| Course Code |
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BB-605 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. SALİH KAFKAS
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows the advantages and disadvantages of molecular breeding.
Knows molecular markers.
Knows how to develop markers linked to different traits.
Understands and reads papers related with marker development easily.
Knows methods to shorten the duration of breeding programs.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of this course is to teach the molecular marker techniquies to shorten breeding program periods and to breed new cultivars in plants. |
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| Course Contents |
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The contents of this course include introduction to classical breeding in plants, methods in classical breeding, advantages and disadvantages of classical breeding methods, Introduction to molecular breeding, advantages and disadvantages of molecular breeding, history of molecular markers, molecular marker techniques, methods on developing markers linked to different plant characters, bulk segregant analysis, genetic mapping, mapping of quantitative trait loci, marker assisted selection and to shorten breeding program periods, reading and discussion of published linked markers in the literature, genetic engineering in plants, transformed genes and commercial genetically modified cultivars in plants. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms and Molecular Genetic Laboratory of Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Cukurova |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to classical breeding in plants, methods in classical breeding, advantages and disadvantages of classical breeding methods |
Reading text notes
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Text notes and related book chapters |
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2 |
Introduction to molecular breeding, advantages and disadvantages of molecular breeding, |
Reading text notes
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Text notes and related book chapters |
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3 |
History of molecular markers |
Reading text notes
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Text notes and related book chapters |
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4 |
Molecular marker techniques |
Reading text notes
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Text notes and related book chapters |
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5 |
Methods on developing markers linked to different plant characters |
Reading text notes
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Text notes and related book chapters |
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6 |
Bulk segregant analysis |
Reading text notes
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Text notes and related book chapters |
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7 |
Genetic mapping |
Reading text notes
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Text notes and related book chapters |
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8 |
Mapping of quantitative trait loci, , , Genetic engineering in plants, |
Reading text notes
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Text notes and related book chapters |
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9 |
Mid-term exam |
Reading text notes
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An exam from studied subjects until the week of exam |
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10 |
Marker assisted selection and to shorten breeding progran periods |
Reading text notes
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Text notes and related book chapters |
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11 |
Reading and discussion of published linked markers in the literatüre |
Reading text notes
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Text notes and related book chapters |
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12 |
Reading and discussion of published linked markers in the literatüre |
Reading text notes
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Text notes and related book chapters |
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13 |
Genetic engineering in plants |
Reading text notes
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Text notes and related book chapters |
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14 |
Transformed genes and commercial genetically modified cultivars in plants |
Reading text notes
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Text notes and related book chapters |
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15 |
Transformed genes and commercial genetically modified cultivars in plants |
Reading text notes
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Text notes and related book chapters |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Reading text notes
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Final exam from all the studied subjects |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Moleküler Biyoloji (A.Yıldırım, F.Bardakçı, M.Karataş, B.Tanyolaç)
Molecular Markers in Plant Genetics and Biotechnology (D. Vienne)
Genetik Kavramlar (William S. Klug ve Michael R.Cummings; Çeviri Editörü: Cihan Öner)
Plant Genotyping: The DNA Fingerprinting of Plants (R.J. Henry)
Plant Genomics and Proteomics (C. A. Cullis)
Introduction to Plant Biotechnology (H.S. Chawia)
Primer of Genetic Analysis: A Problems Approach (J.N. Thompson, J.J.Hellack, G.Braver and D.S.Durica)
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
70 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
5 |
30 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Developing and improving the horticultural knowledge to professional level based on the bachelors degree qualifications |
3 |
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2 |
Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines |
4 |
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3 |
Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship |
4 |
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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 |
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5 |
Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture |
3 |
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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 |
5 |
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7 |
Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary |
4 |
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8 |
Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. |
5 |
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9 |
Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process |
4 |
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10 |
Presenting their studies, developments of their expertise topic and research results by orally, written and taking advantage of visual equipments |
5 |
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11 |
Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level |
5 |
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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 |
4 |
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13 |
Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
13 |
3 |
39 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
5 |
5 |
25 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
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Total Workload: | 155 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6.2 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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