| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Genetics |
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| Course Code |
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ZTP108 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. NUMAN ÖZCAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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1) Students understand the structure and function of genetic material
2)Understands the concepts of gene, genotype, phenotype
3)Understands the inheritance of genes and classifies animals according to their genetic structure.
4)Uses quantitative and population genetics techniques for Improving genotypes of animals.
5)Associates and uses genetic methods to increase the efficiency in animal husbandry.
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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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To understand the Essential Principles of Genetics.teaching them to contribute to the genetic basis of animal production, animal breeding. |
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| Course Contents |
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The concept of genetics, Mendel´s laws, linkage, population and quantitative genetics. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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classroom |
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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 |
genetic concepts,Meiosis and mitosis |
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
Giving the students lecture notes
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Lectures
problem-solving
interactive animation practice sites
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2 |
Mendel´s Laws |
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
Giving the students lecture notes |
Lectures
problem-solving
interactive animation practice sites
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3 |
Deviations of Mendel Genetics |
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
Giving the students lecture notes |
Lectures
problem-solving
interactive animation practice sites
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4 |
hybridization |
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
Giving the students lecture notes |
Lectures
problem-solving
interactive animation practice sites
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5 |
sex-linked inheritance |
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
Giving the students lecture notes |
Lectures
problem-solving
interactive animation practice sites
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6 |
linkage and recombination |
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
Giving the students lecture notes |
Lectures
problem-solving
interactive animation practice sites
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7 |
Gene.chromosome,genome mutation |
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
Giving the students lecture notes |
Lectures
problem-solving
interactive animation practice sites
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8 |
Exam |
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
Giving the students lecture notes |
Lectures
problem-solving
interactive animation practice sites |
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9 |
quantitative genetics. |
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
Giving the students lecture notes |
Lectures
problem-solving
interactive animation practice sites
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10 |
the basic principles of quantitative genetics(selection,Calculation of heritability) |
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
Giving the students lecture notes |
Lectures
problem-solving
interactive animation practice sites
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11 |
inbreeding and calculation the modulus of inbreeding |
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
Giving the students lecture notes |
Lectures
problem-solving
interactive animation practice sites
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12 |
population genetics |
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
Giving the students lecture notes |
Lectures
problem-solving
interactive animation practice sites
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13 |
population genetics(migration,selection,mutation ,Calculation the effects of selection) |
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
Giving the students lecture notes |
Lectures
problem-solving
interactive animation practice sites
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14 |
Evolution( natural selection,the evolution multiple loci,mechanisms of speciation) |
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
Giving the students lecture notes |
Lectures
problem-solving
interactive animation practice sites
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15 |
exam preparation |
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
Giving the students lecture notes |
Lectures
problem-solving
interactive animation practice sites
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16/17 |
Exam |
none |
written exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Has information on alternative production systems |
3 |
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2 |
Has information on basic characteristics (anatomic, morphologic,physiological and biological) of farm animals, has information on planning animal housing for environmental aspects and animal species, about forage production and storage for environmental conditions and different species, making plans about animal breeding. |
2 |
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3 |
Has genetic and statistical information which can be the basis of animal improvement .Has adequate knowledge of industrial animal farming. |
3 |
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4 |
Uses IT to get new information in animal production |
5 |
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5 |
Transfers knowledge to people who work in the field at various levels, has communication skills,has the self -confidence in providing information and following technical developments. |
4 |
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6 |
Finds the reasons of the technical and economical problems that can adversely affect the quality and capacity levels desired in Animal Science and develops solutions. |
4 |
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7 |
To get technical knowledge in his/her field |
5 |
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8 |
-Trains qualified zootechnicians to fulfill the needs of Turkey
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5 |
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9 |
Obtains information in the field of Animal Science, researches, evaluates, records,consults,plans projects and applies. |
4 |
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10 |
Knows the techniques in Animal Breeding and applies. Has information about small cattle raising and poultry farming and nutrition and applies.Transfers genetic and statistical information that can be the basis of animal breeding to animal production. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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