At the end of this course, the students; 1) Understand fundamentals of structure and organization of plant genome, regulation of gene expression in plants, response of plants to environmental factors, and plant reproduction. 2) Understand, development of species and breeding technologies and basic approaches. 3) Understand and discuss patenting and large scale seed production approaches.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
In this course, topics such as genetic principles of plants and their evolutionary analysis, gene and chromosome structure and functions of plants, linkage analysis, basic knowledge in gene expression and regulation, basic principles of breeding systems and novel methods that are used for breeding, factors that affect the preserving of economical crops and breeding method selection are aimed to be covered.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
1 Fundamental Concepts, Development of Species and Breeding Technologies
2nd Week
2 Structure and Organization of Plant Genome
3rd Week
3 Regulation of Gene Expression in Plants
4th Week
4 Biotic Stress Factors, Response and Regulation
5th Week
5 Abiotic Stress Factors, Response and Regulation
6th Week
6 Plant Reproduction
7th Week
7 Molecular Regulation of Reproductive Development
8th Week
8 Midterm
9th Week
9 Genetic Resources and Parent Selection
10th Week
10 Hybridization
11th Week
11 Selection
12th Week
12 Testing
13th Week
13 Registration Process and Seed Production
14th Week
14 Presentations
15th Week
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding, George Acquaah, (2nd Edition), Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. Plant Biotechnology and Genetics: Principles, Techniques and Applications, C. Neal Stewart, 2013.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers yüz yüze
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
10
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
60
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
1
16
16
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
1
70
70
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
52
52
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
3
3
Homework
1
11
11
Presentation (including preperation)
2
46
92
Project
1
12
12
Total Workload
300
Total Workload / 30
10
ECTS Credits of the Course
10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
