Information Package / Course Catalogue - Adnan Menderes University

General Information Unit Staff Academic Information Programme Outcomes Course Structure Diagram Contact Information

Person Responsible for Information Package

Prof. Oğuz DOLGUN

Prof. Özgür GÜÇLÜ

Ins. Muammer ERDEN

Lec. Ali ERKUL

Lec. Hüseyin YERLİKAYA

Lec. Şebnem Nalan AKAROĞLU

Genetics

Course Code	: BKR112
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 2
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 2
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 2

Objectives of the Course

This course will identify the basic genetic concepts, Mendelian genetics, geneinteractions, population genetics, quantitative genetics, structure and function of the DNA molecule, recombinant DNA technology and seeks to provide basic information

Course Content

Information containing macromolecules, genetic diversity, population genetics, The basic principles of Mendelian genetics, chromosome theory of heredity, both prokaryotic and eukaryotic Structure and function of genes, changes in genetic material, chromosomal aberrations and Mutations in the basic principles of recombinant DNA technology

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Deniz ALIÇ URAL

Learning Outcomes

1.	Learns the basic principles and concepts of genetic science
2.	To have information about the importance of heredity in plants and other living things
3.	Recognizes genetic material and learns its function in heredity
4.	To be aware of various features,including resistance to diseases and pests, related to genetic science and breeding studies
5.	Learn the causes and mechanisms of genetic diversity

Recommended or Required Reading

2.	Presentations and Lecture Notes Compiled From Different Sources
3.	Genetik ve Bitki Islahı.2014. Prof. M.Oğlakçı , Prof. İ. Tiryaki . Akademisyen kitabevi
4.	Ahmet Yıldırım,Yaşar Karadağ.Genetic.Nobel Publishing.2008.
5.	Dr.Cemal Erensayın. Genetic Nobel Publishing 2000.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Introduction to genetics

Week 2 - Theoretical

Cell concept and chromosomes

Week 3 - Theoretical

Gene concept and genetic events

Week 4 - Theoretical

Mendelian genetics and basic principles

Week 5 - Theoretical

Connection, crossing-over

Week 6 - Theoretical

Sex and sex determination systems, sex-dependent characters

Week 7 - Theoretical

Effects between allele and nonallele genes,

Week 8 - Theoretical

Effects between allele and nonallele genes

Week 9 - Theoretical

Quantitative characters and their genetics, hereditary aspects of resistance to diseases and pests

Week 10 - Theoretical

Population genetics

Week 11 - Theoretical

DNA molecule, chemical nature of the gene

Week 12 - Theoretical

DNA replication; Transcription, Genetic Code and Translation

Week 13 - Theoretical

Mutation, Gene or Point Mutations

Week 14 - Theoretical

General review, evaluation of the learned, suggestions and thoughts

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	0	2	28
Assignment	1	2	0	2
Midterm Examination	1	9	1	10
Final Examination	1	9	1	10
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				50

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
OÇ-1	1	1	1	1					2	3
OÇ-2	1	1	1	2					3	4
OÇ-3	2	2	2			3				4
OÇ-4	3		2			4			2	3
OÇ-5	3	2	3	1		3			3	3