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Course Description Course Name : Breeding for Resistance Course Code : TBP454 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Sub-Level (Undergraduate Degree) Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HAKAN ÖZKAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the basic concepts of genetics and plant breeding Learns the concept of resistance breeding and heredity factors Learns the basic principles of resistance to abiotic and biotic stress factors Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach basic concept, principles and methodologies of resistance breeding Course Contents : This lesson contains the scope and concept of resistance breeding, relationship between aims of resistance breeding with other breeding aims, the importance of the genetic variability for disease and pests resistance, differences among cereals for resistance breeding, evaluation techniques of resistance breeding in field and controlled conditions, the heritability of resistance breeding, resistance to lodging and grain shedding, cold tolerance / resistance, heat tolerance / resistance, drought tolerance / resistance 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 scope and concept of resistance breeding Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 2 Relationship between aims of resistance breeding with other breeding aims Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 3 The importance of the genetic variability for disease and pests resistance Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 4 Differences among cereals for resistance breeding Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 5 Evaluation techniques of resistance breeding in field and controlled conditions and homework will be given on this topic Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 6 The heritability of resistance breeding - I Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 7 The heritability of resistance breeding - II Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 8 The heritability of resistance breeding - III Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 9 Mid term Exam Preparation to mid term exam. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion. 10 The heritability of resistance breeding - IV Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 11 Resistance to lodging and grain shedding Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 12 Cold tolerance / resistance Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 13 Heat tolerance / resistance Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 14 Drought tolerance / resistance - I Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 15 Drought tolerance / resistance - II Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparation to final exam Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Flor HH (1971) Current Status of The Gene-For-Gene Concept. Annual Review of Phytopathology; 9: 275-296 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. 3 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. 4 9 Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 2 10 Works both individually and in a team. 2 11 Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 1 12 Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 0 13 Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 0 14 Shows respect to job ethic. 2 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 3 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 6 12     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 100 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4 ECTS Credit: 4