| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Genetics | TBP213 | Elective | Associate degree | 2 | Fall | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Aysun ÇAVUŞOĞLU
Associate Prof. Dr. Halil SAMET
Lecturer Dr. Hilal YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the definition of plant genetics and its importance.
2) Clarify the basic concepts of genetics (phenotype, genotype, heredity, etc.).
3) Explain the means of mutations, DNA and RNA.
4) Compare the concept of mutations crossword and genetic code.
5) Explain the concept of genetic engineering and biotechnology.
6) Explain internal and external factors affected the genetical diversity.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 6 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No Supporting Courses
Course Contents
Definition and importance of plant genetics; the concepts of phenotype and genotype; genetic factors; the external (environmental) factors affecting diversity; the internal factors affecting diversity; mutations; Mendel’s crosses and principles; genetic code; genetic engineering.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required