Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Genetics
Course Code: TB104
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To be able to comprehend basic subjects and rules for genetics and heredity

Course Content

Definition and scope of genetics, the functions of genetic material, genetic code, replication of DNA, protein synthesis, mitosis, meiosis, Mendelian genetics, extension of mendelian genetic analysis, gene interaction and modified mendelian ratios, probability computations and statistical analysis in genetics, Linkage and crossing-over, chromosomal basis of inheritance and sex determination, gene mutations, population genetics, quantitative genetics, molecular genetics.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Öner CANAVAR
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able tograsp principal points in terms of genetic
2.To be able to be aware of the importance of genetic for agricultural engineering
3.To be able to be aware of the importance of genetic material for the heredity
4.To be able to grasp the basic principal and rules related with breeding studies
5.To be able to have basic knowledge and principal points in terms of molecular and biotechnological studies
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Yüce, S., Bilgen, G., Demir, İ., 2010. Genetik. Nobel yayınları.
2.2. Russell, P.J., 1992. Genetics. Third Edition. Harper Collins Publishers Inc., New York, U.S.A.
3.3. Klug, W.S., Cummings, M.R., Spencer, C.A., 2003. Genetik – Kavramlar. Palme Yayınevi, Ankara (Çeviri editorü: Prof.Dr.Cihan Öner).
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, definition and basic terms for genetics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Molecular structure and function of genetic material, nucleic acids, chemical composition DNA
Week 3 - Theoretical
Genetic code, Replication of DNA
Week 4 - Theoretical
The transmission of genetic material from cell to cell (mitosis) and from generation to generation (meiosis)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Protein synthesis, transcription, translation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Mendelian genetics, Monohybrid and dihybrid segregations, solving problems
Week 7 - Theoretical
Extension of mendelian genetic analysis, gene interaction and modified mendelian ratios
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Probability computations and statistical analysis in genetics
Week 9 - Theoretical
Linkage, crossing-over, and gene mapping
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sex determinations and Sex-influenced traits
Week 11 - Theoretical
Genetic mutations (genome, chromosomal and gen mutations)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Population genetics and Hardy-Weinberg laws
Week 13 - Theoretical
Multiple alleles and quantitative genetics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Molecular genetics and biotechnology
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination110111
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
OÇ-1
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
OÇ-2
4
2
5
3
3
2
3
2
1
3
3
OÇ-3
5
2
5
3
3
2
3
2
1
3
4
OÇ-4
5
2
5
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
OÇ-5
4
2
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026