| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Genetic Basis of Plant Breeding |
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| Course Code |
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BT-559 |
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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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Asst.Prof.Dr. FARUK TOKLU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Explains the meaning, aim and significance of plant breeding
Explains the effects of plant breeding on agricultural production
Understands and explains the genetic basis of heritable variations
Explains genetic variations in crop plants
Knows and applies plant breeding methods
Explains the genetic basis of plant breeding methods in self pollinated crops
Explains and applies the genetic basis of plant breeding methods in cross pollinated crops
Understands and explains interrelationships between plant breeding and biotechnological and molecular methods
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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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Application and genetic basis of plant breeding methods in self pollinated and cross pollinated crops. |
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| Course Contents |
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This course consists the basic concepts and methodology used in plant breeding, genetic basis of plant evolution (poliploidy, aneuploidy, crossing and mutations) heterosis and application in plant breeding, plant breeding methods used in self pollinated and cross pollinated crops. Evaluation of genetic resources in plant breeding, genotype x environment interactions, heritable and environmental variations and importance for plant breeding, pollination biology of crop plants and seed production, incompability and sterility in crop plants, basis of hybrid seed production. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Biotechnological Research and Application Center |
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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 |
The meaning, aim and usage areas of plant breeding and effect of plant breeding on agricultural production |
Pre study using the web and related references |
lecture, discussion, slide show |
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2 |
The historical improvements in plant breeding |
Pre study using the web and related references |
lecture, discussion, slide show |
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3 |
Genetic variations and base of these variations |
Pre study using the web and related references |
lecture, discussion, slide show |
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4 |
The basic concepts in plant breeding, Mendel laws and effects on plant breeding |
Pre study using the web and related references |
lecture, discussion, slide show |
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5 |
Qualitative and quantitative inheritance and significance in plant breeding |
Pre study using the web and related references |
lecture, discussion, slide show |
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6 |
Manuscript discussion |
Pre study using the web and related references |
lecture, discussion, slide show |
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7 |
Fertility and incompability in crop plants and significance for plant breeding |
Pre study using the web and related references |
lecture, discussion, slide show |
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8 |
Mid-Term examination |
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9 |
Heterosis and significance for plant breeding |
Pre study using the web and related references |
lecture, discussion, slide show |
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10 |
Flower morphology and pollination biology of crop plants |
Pre study using the web and related references |
lecture, discussion, slide show |
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11 |
Plant breeding methods |
Pre study using the web and related references |
lecture, discussion, slide show |
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12 |
Plant breeding methods in self pollinated crops |
Pre study using the web and related references |
lecture, discussion, slide show |
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13 |
Plant breeding methods in cross pollinated crops |
Pre study using the web and related references |
lecture, discussion, slide show |
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14 |
Manuscript discussion |
Pre study using the web and related references |
lecture, discussion, slide show |
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15 |
General evaluation of lectures |
Pre study using the web and related references |
lecture, discussion, slide show |
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16/17 |
Final examination |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Evaluates and directs his level of learning in the field of knowledge and skills with his expert level critically. |
4 |
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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 |
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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. |
4 |
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4 |
Uses advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of their computer software. |
4 |
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5 |
Uses the knowledge in his field for problem solving and / or practical skills in interdisciplinary studies. |
4 |
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6 |
Improves common knowledge accumulation concerning the Biotechnology in the frame of basic theory and practices. |
3 |
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7 |
Is aware of scientific, ethical and social values and handles research process with this frame. |
4 |
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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. |
3 |
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9 |
Gains comprehensive information about natural and applied sciences and its limits with modern techniques and methods applied. |
5 |
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10 |
Improves and increases the knowledge to an expert level in the field of biotechnology |
3 |
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11 |
Understands the interdisciplinary interaction associated with biotechnology. |
5 |
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12 |
Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertrise in biology and generate new information |
4 |
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13 |
Analizes the problems encountered in the field of research methods. |
4 |
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14 |
Carries out a study requiring expertise in the field independently. |
4 |
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15 |
Developes new strategic approaches and takes resposibility for analitical solutions for unpredictable complicated problems encountered in applications related to biotechnology. |
3 |
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16 |
Demonstrates leadership in the required environment to solve problems associated with biotechnology. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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