| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Markers | BIO634 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. MERAL KEKEÇOĞLU |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To comprehend principles of classification and genotyping using polymorphic characteristics of living organisms |
| Course Content | The importance and history of markers, Basic concepts and terminology in genotyping, Morphological and biochemical markers, Introduction to genetic markers, RFLP markers, RAPD markers, VNTR markers, SSR and ISSR markers, AFLP markers,SNP markers, Microarray technology, Data analysis in genotyping, Applications of molecular markers |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Learn the classical and modern methods used in human genetics - Comprehend the application of these methods - Understand how classification and genotyping is performed using polymorphic markers |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | The importance and history of markers | |
| 2. Week | Basic concepts and terminology in genotyping | |
| 3. Week | Morphological and biochemical markers | |
| 4. Week | Introduction to genetic markers | |
| 5. Week | RFLP markers | |
| 6. Week | RAPD markers | |
| 7. Week | VNTR markers | |
| 8. Week | SSR and ISSR markers | |
| 9. Week | Mid-term | |
| 10. Week | AFLP markers | |
| 11. Week | SSCP and STS markers | |
| 12. Week | SNP markers | |
| 13. Week | Microarray technology | |
| 14. Week | Data analysis in genotyping | |
| 15. Week | Applications of molecular markers |
| Mapping with Molecular Markers, Griffiths AJF, Miller JH, Suzuki DT, W. H. Freeman and Company, USA, 2000. |
| Molecular Marker Systems in Plant Breeding and Crop Improvement, Lorz H, Wenzel G, Springer, USA, 2004. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY16 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY17 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Research | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Other Activities | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Verbal Expression | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterm 1 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Homework 1 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Final | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Total Workload | 204 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
