Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 3rd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS (PHD) | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | ÜMİT KUMBIÇAK (umitkumbicak@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of this course is to provide knowledge and skills for the applications of genetic improvement studies in plants and animals. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can explain the basic concepts of quantitative inheritance. |
PO-1 Have information about current issues in molecular biology and genetics. PO-2 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology PO-3 Make use of the knowledge they have in order to find a solution to problems by analyzing, comparing and questioning them and can carry out original research in the related field on their own PO-4 Evaluate the knowledge and skills in a critical way in every activity regarding the field, thereby guiding their learning |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can explain the basic concepts of population genetics and genetic variation in population. |
PO-1 Have information about current issues in molecular biology and genetics. PO-2 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology PO-3 Make use of the knowledge they have in order to find a solution to problems by analyzing, comparing and questioning them and can carry out original research in the related field on their own PO-5 Being ethical and responsible individuals who are sensitive to social and universal values in the field of Molecular Biology and genetics, who look after the priority areas of the country, research and produce and contribute to these issues |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can explain the basic concepts of molecular genetic methods used in breeding and breeding studies. |
PO-1 Have information about current topics in molecular biology and genetics PO-2 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology PO-3 Scientific developments contribute to research and development |
Examination |
| LO-4 | Can explain gene centers. |
PO-6 Ability to design a research project in the field of molecular biology and genetics and to evaluate and present the results related to it |
Examination |
| LO-5 | can explain genetic diversity analysis methods in natural populations. |
PO-3 Make use of the knowledge they have in order to find a solution to problems by analyzing, comparing and questioning them and can carry out original research in the related field on their own PO-4 Evaluate the knowledge and skills in a critical way in every activity regarding the field, thereby guiding their learning |
Examination |
| LO-6 | can explain the basic concepts of cell and tissue culture. |
PO-2 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology PO-6 Ability to design a research project in the field of molecular biology and genetics and to evaluate and present the results related to it |
Examination |
| LO-7 | can to explain animal breeding methods. |
PO-1 Have information about current topics in molecular biology and genetics PO-2 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology PO-3 Scientific developments contribute to research and development |
Examination |
| LO-8 | can explain plant breeding methods. |
PO-6 Ability to design a research project in the field of molecular biology and genetics and to evaluate and present the results related to it |
Examination |
| LO-9 | can explain the effects of GMOs on human health and the environment. |
PO-6 Ability to design a research project in the field of molecular biology and genetics and to evaluate and present the results related to it |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Quantitative inheritance, population genetics and genetic variation in the population, molecular genetic methods used in breeding concepts and breeding studies, genetic diversity analysis in skin centers and natural populations, cell and tissue culture, animal breeding methods, plant breeding methods, GMO Concept, new developments in breeding. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Quantitative inheritance (Types of action of genes, Polygenes, genotype-environment interactions), | Explanation Method, |
| 2 | Population genetics and genetic variation in the population, | Explanation Method, |
| 3 | Population structure and crossing under inbreeding conditions | Explanation Method, |
| 4 | Explanation of the concept of correction | Explanation Method, |
| 5 | Molecular genetic methods used in breeding studies | Explanation Method, |
| 6 | Genetic diversity analyzes in gene centers and natural populations | Explanation Method, |
| 7 | Cell and tissue culture | Explanation Method, |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Qualitative and quantitative characters in animal breeding | Explanation Method, |
| 10 | Pure breeding and crossing methods in animal breeding | Explanation Method, |
| 11 | Genetic principles of plant breeding and plant breeding methods, | Explanation Method, |
| 12 | crossbreeding, resistance breeding | Explanation Method, |
| 13 | Special Breeding methods | Explanation Method, |
| 14 | GMO concept, hybrid seed production, | Explanation Method, |
| 15 | New developments in breeding. | Explanation Method, |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Pollott, G. 2022. Çiftlik Hayvanlarının Genetik Islahı, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık | |
| 2 | Oğlakçı, M., Tiryaki, T. 2013, Bitki Islahı ve Genetik, Akademisyen Kitabevi | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Course book, course presentations | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 2 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 5 | 8 | 40 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 5 | 8 | 40 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 5 | 6 | 30 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 180 | ||