| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | TBT-23-120 | MOLEKÜLER FİLOGENETİK ANALİZ | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
|
| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course is to teach concluding the results obtained from molecular phylogenetic analysis to the students. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Kaan Hürkan |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | 1) Polymorphism and its importance | | 2 | 2) Molecular markers used in phylogenetic | | 3 | 3) Steps to reconstruct phylogenetic trees | | 4 | 4) Computer software types for phylogenetic reconstruction | | 5 | 5) Comparing and discussing phylogenetic trees |
|
| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
|
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
|
| Course Contents |
| Polymorphism and its importance, Molecular markers used in phylogenetic, Steps to reconstruct phylogenetic trees, Computer software types for phylogenetic reconstruction, Comparing and discussing phylogenetic trees |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
|
| 1 | Basics of Molecular Evolution, Sequence Databases and Search on Databases | | | | 2 | Pairwise and Multiple Sequence Alignment | | | | 3 | Understanding Phylogenetic Trees | | | | 4 | Genetic Distance, Nucleotide Substitution Models | | | | 5 | Phylogenetic Analysis by Genetic Distance Methods | | | | 6 | Phylogenetic Analysis by Maximum-Likelihood | | | | 7 | Bayesian Phylogenetic Analysis by MrBayes | | | | 8 | Parsimony Phylogenetic Analysis by PAUP | | | | 9 | Testing Models and Trees | | | | 10 | Choosing Markers for Phylogenetic Analysis | | | | 11 | Choosing Phylogenetic Approach for Phylogenetic Analysis | | | | 12 | | Student Practise: Evaluating Data, Alignment, Choosing Suitable Approach, Reconstructing and Discussing Phylogenetic Tree | | | 13 | Introducing Computer Software Types for Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis | | | | 14 | Introducing Websites for Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis | | |
|
| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Lemey, P., Salemi, M., Vandamme, A. M., (Ed.)., 2009.
The Phylogenetic Handbook: A Practical Approach to Phylogenetic Analysis and Hypothesis Testing 2nd Edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9780521730716
Salemi, M., Vandamme, A. M., (Ed.)., 2003.
The Phylogenetic Handbook: A Practical Approach to Phylogenetic Analysis and Hypothesis Testing 1st Edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9780521803908 |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
|
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Report | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | |
|
| Workload Calculation |
|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Self Study | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
|
| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
|
| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
|
|
|
|
Iğdır University, Iğdır / TURKEY • Tel (pbx): +90 476
226 13 14 • e-mail: info@igdir.edu.tr
|