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Course Description Course Name : Biotechnological Methods Field Crops Breeding Course Code : TB-500 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HAKAN ÖZKAN Prof.Dr. TACETTİN YAĞBASANLAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the definition and scope of plant biotechnology Knows the principles of recombinant DNA technology Knows DNA markers and the areas used in field crops Knows methods of gene transfer in plants Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach biotechnological methods which can be applied in the breeding of field crops. Course Contents : The content of the course is consisted of the molecular structure of DNA, gene isolation and cloning, Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer, direct gene transfer techniques, herbicide-resistant transgenic plants in field crops, insect-resistant transgenic plants in field crops, disease-resistant plants in field crops and DNA markers and analysis methods 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 The molecular structure of DNA and chromosomes Pre reading Lecture, discussion 2 Gene isolation and cloning - I Pre reading Lecture, discussion 3 Gene isolation and cloning - II Pre reading Lecture, discussion 4 Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer - I Pre reading Lecture, discussion 5 Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer - II Pre reading Lecture, discussion 6 Direct gene transfer techniques Pre reading Lecture, discussion 7 Herbicide-resistant transgenic plants in field crops - I Pre reading Lecture, discussion 8 Herbicide-resistant transgenic plants in field crops - II Pre reading Lecture, discussion 9 Insect-resistant transgenic plants in field crops - I Pre reading Lecture, discussion 10 Mid term examination Exam preparation Written examination 11 Insect-resistant transgenic plants in field crops - I Pre reading Lecture, discussion 12 Disease-resistant plants in field crops Assignment will be given on this topic Pre reading Lecture, discussion 13 DNA markers and analysis methods - I Pre reading Lecture, discussion 14 DNA markers and analysis Methods - II Pre reading Lecture, discussion 15 DNA markers and analysis Methods - III Pre reading Lecture, discussion 16/17 Final examination Exam preparation Written examination   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 1 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 Graduates become a specialist on the field crops area by improving their skills. 4 2 They comprehend interdisciplinary interaction in his specialization area. 3 3 They can follow the latest developments in field crops area and get access to the knowledge source, gather this knowledge, reach new knowledge and synthesize by evaluating available studies and follow the innovations in his field. 3 4 They can synthesize and interpret interdisciplinary knowledge by using theoretical and practical skills at a specialist level in field crops area. 3 5 They find solutions for problems related to field crops by using research methods and establish cause effect relationships. 3 6 They incorporate their knowledge on his special area by combining their knowledge with those from the other scientific areas and produce new knowledge and also solve the problems by using scientific research methods. 3 7 They determine a problem independently in field crops subject, provide solutions, evaluate the results and implement whenever required. 2 8 They are qualified to solve a problem in their field. 1 9 They are equipped with analytical and critical thinking ability to direct their learning and to conduct advanced studies in their fields independently. 3 10 They transfer current developments and their own studies in the field crops area systematically to the his working group and to different groups from other study fields orally or visually by supporting them with qualitative and quantitive data. 4 11 They study and improve the social relationships and standards leading these relationship by a critical point of view and take action when needed. 0 12 They develop policy, strategy and experimental plans related to field crops area and evaluate obtained results within the framework of quality processes. 0 13 They are sensitive about scientific and ethical values during the collection, interpretion and announcement of data related to their subject.They are also capable of teaching and checking these values. 3 14 They are able to understand and translate an article written in a foreign language. 0 * 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 6 84 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 156 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.24 ECTS Credit: 6