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Course Description Course Name : Genetics Course Code : BBP110 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. NESLİHAN YEŞİM YALÇIN MENDİ Prof.Dr. SALİH KAFKAS Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describe the structure of nucleic acids. Learn the basic concepts of genetics. Learn and evaluate the source of the Mendellian genetics and deviations. Realize the stages from DNA to protein synthesis. Understand the mutations and interpret about its sources. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach basic concepts and subjects on Genetics Course Contents : This lesson contains introduction to Genetics, mitosis and meiosis division, mendel genetics and deviations, sex detemination and sex chromosomes, choromosamal mutations, DNA structure, DNA-chromosome interaction, organelles contain DNA, DNA replication, genetic code and transcription, translation and proteins Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms and Biotechnology labs of Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Cukurova   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to Genetics Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 2 Mitosis and Meiosis Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 3 Mendelian Genetics Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 4 Deviations from Mendelian Genetics Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 5 Sex Determination and Sex Chromosomes. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 6 Chromosomal Mutations. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 7 Structure and Character of DNA Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 8 Mid- Term Exam. Preparation to mid-term exam Writen exam 9 Relations of DNA and Chromosome. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 10 Characters of the Organelles contain DNA. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 11 The Enzymes helping investigation of DNA. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 12 DNA Replication. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 13 Genetic code and Transcription. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 14 Translation Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 15 Final Exam Preparation to final exam Writen exam 16/17 Final Exam Preparation to final exam Writen exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)   -Modern Genetic Analysis (Anthony J.F.Griffiths, William M.Gelbart, Jeffrey H.Miller ve Richard C.Lewontin) Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 10 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 To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering 2 2 To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects 1 3 To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture 2 4 Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches 2 5 To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals 1 6 Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties 3 7 Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture 5 8 Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture 3 9 Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture 1 10 Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying 2 11 Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions 3 12 Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society 4 13 Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. 4 14 Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards 1 * 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 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 8 16     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 93 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.72 ECTS Credit: 4