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Course Description Course Name : Field Crops Breeding Course Code : TBP409 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HAKAN ÖZKAN Prof.Dr. TACETTİN YAĞBASANLAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Realizes the definition of plant breeding Learns applications of plant breeding Learns evolution and domestication in field crops Realizes the principles of plant genetics and breeding Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach basic concept and principles of plant breeding Course Contents : This lesson contains the definition and application areas of plant breeding, general biological concepts, germplasm issues, genetic analysis in plant breeding, introduction of quantitative genetics, plant cellular organization and genetic structure, plant reproductive systems and Fertility regulating mechanism in plants 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 Historical perspective and importance of plant breeding Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 2 General biological concepts Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 3 Importance of plant genetic resources for plant breeding Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 4 Sources of genetic variation in plant breeding Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 5 Mechanism of Inheritance and homework will be given on this topic Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 6 Mendel’s laws Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 7 Quantitative inheritance Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 8 Gene interactions Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 9 Genetic basis of heterosis Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 10 Midterm examination Preparation to mid-term exam Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 11 Plant reproductive systems - I Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 12 Plant reproductive systems - II Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 13 Fertility regulating mechanism in plants Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 14 Incompability Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 15 Sterility Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 16/17 Final examination Preparation to final exam Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  GENÇ, İ., YAĞBASANLAR, T. 2012. Bitki Islahı, Ç.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Genel Yayın No:59, Kitap Yayın No: A-13, Adana 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 2 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. 4 3 Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. 4 4 Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. 4 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. 4 7 Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. 5 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. 5 9 Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 3 10 Works both individually and in a team. 3 11 Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 1 12 Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 2 13 Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 1 14 Shows respect to job ethic. 1 15 Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. 2 16 Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering 2 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 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 78 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.12 ECTS Credit: 3