Information Package / Course Catalogue
Genetics and Plant Breeding
Course Code: AST123
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to define basic genetic concepts, Mendelian genetics, gene interactions, population genetics, quantitative genetics, structure and function of DNA molecule, recombinant DNA technology and plant breeding.

Course Content

Information macromolecules, genetic diversity, population genetics, basic principles of Mendelian genetics, chromosomal theory of inheritance, structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes, changes in genetic material, chromosomal aberrations and mutations, basic principles of recombinant gene technology, induction, selection, hybridization techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ali ERKUL
Learning Outcomes
1.Learn the basic principles and concepts of genetic science
2.Have knowledge about the importance of heredity in plants and other living things.
3.Recognize genetic material and learn its function in heredity
4.Learn the causes and mechanisms of genetic diversity
5.Knows plant breeding methods
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecturers notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to genetics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cell concept, gene and chromosomes, DNA replication; transcription,genetic code and translation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Mendelian genetics and basic principles
Week 4 - Theoretical
Connection, crossing over, mutation, gene or point Mutations
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sexual and sex determination systems, sex-linked characters
Week 6 - Theoretical
Effects between allelic and non-allelic genes
Week 7 - Theoretical
Quantitative characters and their genetics, hereditary aspects of disease and pest resistance
Week 8 - Theoretical
Population genetics
Week 9 - Theoretical
Introduction, adaptation and acclimatization
Week 10 - Theoretical
Selection
Week 11 - Theoretical
Hybridization (crossing)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Parent selection and genetic analysis methods
Week 13 - Theoretical
Hybridization methods and mutation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Polyploidy
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Term Project101212
Midterm Examination110010
Final Examination111011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
OÇ-1
3
OÇ-2
3
OÇ-3
3
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026