Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : BYL432 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 3 |
The objective of this course is to provide students with a theoretical and methodological understanding of how to apply molecular biology, genetics, and genomic tools to address ecological questions and environmental challenges.
The course content covers topics such as molecular markers, population genetics, and landscape genetics. Additionally, local adaptation, speciation, environmental DNA (eDNA), metabarcoding, conservation genetics, and current applications of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies in ecology are examined through case studies
| 1. | Define the core concepts, historical development, and the utilization of genetic tools in addressing ecological and environmental questions. |
| 2. | Compare the advantages and disadvantages of various molecular markers (such as Microsatellites/SSRs, SNPs, and organelle DNA) to select the most suitable marker for a specific ecological problem. |
| 3. | Measure intra-population genetic diversity and interpret the impacts of evolutionary processes—such as gene flow, genetic drift, and natural selection—on population structure (FST, GST). |
| 4. | Analyze the effects of geographic barriers and landscape features on gene flow (Landscape Genetics) and assess the historical geographic distributions of species (Phylogeography). |
| 5. | Utilize molecular data to evaluate behavioral ecology dynamics, including paternity testing, kinship relationships, and mating systems. |
| 6. | Distinguish between adaptive processes driven by natural selection and neutral processes; explain phenomena such as hybridization, genetic introgression, and cryptic speciation using molecular evidence |
| 7. | Interpret invasive species and their dispersal from a molecular ecology perspective. |
| 8. | Explain the role of methods like environmental DNA (eDNA) and metabarcoding in biodiversity monitoring; manage risks associated with inbreeding depression and genetic bottlenecks in endangered species conservation. |
| 9. | Comprehend the underlying principles of next-generation sequencing (NGS) approaches (e.g., RAD-Seq, RNA-Seq) and methodologically evaluate bioinformatics analysis workflows for ecological big data. |
| 1. | Beebee, T., & Rowe, G. (2017). An Introduction to Molecular Ecology (3rd Edition). Oxford University Press. |
| 2. | Freeland, J. R., Kirk, H., & Petersen, S. (2011). Molecular Ecology (2nd Edition). Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 3. | Recent articles to be selected by the lecturer |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Attending Lectures | 1 | %5 |
| Verbal Examination | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 2 | 2 | 56 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 78 | |||
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 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 4 | |||||||||||||
OÇ-2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||||
OÇ-3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | ||||||||||||
OÇ-4 | 5 | 4 | |||||||||||||
OÇ-5 | 4 | 5 | |||||||||||||
OÇ-6 | 5 | 4 | |||||||||||||
OÇ-7 | 4 | 5 | |||||||||||||
OÇ-8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
OÇ-9 | 5 | 4 | |||||||||||||