Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Genetics ZDF213 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Hüseyin GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. PINAR GÖÇ RASGELE (Güz)
Goals The main issues of genetics, to learn the basic concepts and the basic principles of heredity
Course Content Definition and scope of genetics, the functions of genetic material, mitosis, meiosis, Mendel’s laws, probability computations and statistical analysis in genetics, the factors deviated from Mendel rules, multiple alleles, sex determination and sex-linked inheritance, linkage and crossing over, mutations
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Learns basic concepts of Genetics
2 Knows genetic material and its function in heredity
3 Understands relationship between heredity model of different traits and breeding programmes
4 Learns sources and mechanisms of genetic diversity
5 Comprehends importance and role of genetics in Agricultural sciences
6 Learns basic essential knowledge for genetic engineering and biotechnology
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Genetic, Genetic brief history Interview Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours
2. Week The concept of cell, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, chromosomes Class Hours Presentation (Preparation) Interview
3. Week Genetic events, Mendelian genetics and the basic principles Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours Interview
4. Week Connection, crossing over, problem solving Interview Class Hours Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Sex and sex determination systems, sex-linked characters, problem solving Class Hours Interview Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week interactions between allele and non-allele genes Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours Interview
7. Week Quantitative characters and their genetic Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours Interview
8. Week Midterm Examination
9. Week Population genetics Presentation (Preparation) Interview Class Hours
10. Week The concept of gene Interview Class Hours Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week DNA molecule, the chemical nature of the gene Presentation (Preparation) Interview Class Hours
12. Week DNA replication; Transcription, translation and genetic code Presentation (Preparation) Interview Class Hours
13. Week Mutation Interview Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours
14. Week Structural mutations in chromosomes Interview Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Skill of apply basic science and engineering knowledge and principles to Agricultural Engineering problems
2 He/she can use the information in his/her area to solve problems and use his/her applying skills in interdiscipliner studies
3 He/she can conduct an independed research in a specified area related with field crops
4 He/she can develop new strategic approaches and can produce solutions taking the responsibility, to the problems unexpected or faced in the practice related with field crops
5 He/she can develope a positive attitute to the lifelong education by knowledge and skils gained in field crops area
6 He/she can control the data collection, evaluation and publication, keeping cultural and scientific and ethical values and can teach these values.
7 He/she can develop strategy, policy and applying plans and can discuss the results obtained in the framework of quality management periods
8 Self-development skill following the developments in science and technology
9 He/she can transfer his/her works and the developlmets in his/her area in a written, audial and visual way.
10 He/she can evaluate the knowledge and skills in field crops area in specified level with a criticising approach
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1. Soysal, M.İ. 2006. Genetik, Tekirdağ Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları, Tekirdağ. 2. Yüce, S., Bilgen, G., Demir, İ. 2010. Genetik, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara 3. Öner, C. 2001. Genetik, Kavramlar, Palme Yayıncılık
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 20 20
Homework 1 1 10 10
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0