Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
0701302101GENETICSCompulsory125
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The objective of this course to provide the basic genetic knowledge for agricultural students.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Kaan HÜRKAN
Learning Outcomes
1The students learn the general concepts of genetics and the place of genetical science in the filed of agricultural practice.
2The students conceive the importance of genetics in terms of bio-diversity.
3The students gain the information about the sturucture and function of DNA and genes.
4The students learn new biological changes in agricultural production.
5The students conceive the contribution of genetical engineering to science and technology
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
The basic principles of genetics, Mendelian genetics, Cytological Basis of Heredity, Inheritance Dihibrit, Dependence of gene, chromosome maps, multiple alleles, Blood groups, inheritance, polygenic inheritance, Sex Linked Inheritance, Determination of sex, Chromosomal Aberrations Departures from Mendelian principles, Population genetics, genetic testing of hypotheses, Hardy-Weinberg Law, the Population genetic equilibrium, The forces acting on the genetic differentiation of populations, The values and averages populations, kinship and inbreeding breeding, Identification of Genetic Material, Protein Synthesis, Genetic Password, Molecular Structure of Genes, Gene Setting Activities, Recombinant DNA technology, genetic engineering Chromosomal Aberrations Population Genetics Description and Identification of Genetic Materials Protein Syntesis Genetic Code Molekuler Structure of Gene Regulation of Gene Expressin, Cytoplasic Inheritance Genetic Enginering
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1The basic principles of genetics, Mendelian genetics,
2Cytological Basis of Heredity, Inheritance Dihibrit,
3 Dependence of gene, chromosome maps, multiple alleles,
4Blood groups, inheritance, polygenic inheritance,
5Sex Linked Inheritance, Determination of sex,
6Chromosomal Aberrations Departures from Mendelian principles,
7 Population genetics, genetic testing of hypotheses,
8Population Genetics
9Description and Identification of Genetic Materials
10Protein Syntesis
11Genetic Code
12Molecular Structure of Gene
13Regulation of Gene Expressin, Cytoplasic Inheritance
14Genetic Enginering
Recommended or Required Reading
Klug,S.W., Cummings M.R.(2003) Genetik Kavramlar(Altıncı Baskıdan Çeviri). Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara 2003 Tamarin, R.H. ( 1999), Principles of Genetics.(Sixth Edition) University of Massachusetts Lowell, ISBN:0-697-35462-8
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Self Study148112
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11515
Individual Study for Final Examination12020
Homework11010
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)160
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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