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Population Genetics in Agricultural Biotechnology

Course Code	: ZBY504
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 3
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 3
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 8

Objectives of the Course

The primary goals of population genetics are to understand the factors determining evolutionary change and the amount and pattern of genetic variation within and between populations. Population genetics offers opportunities to gain powerful tools in molecular markers, phylogenetic and evolutionary issues.

Course Content

Hardy Weinberg rules and practices include natural selection, mutations, genetics of animal populations. It uses genetic markers, phylogenetic analyzes and principles to examine questions about molecular evolution. Investigate the bases of population genetics.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Lec. Zühal GÜNDÜZ

Learning Outcomes

1.	They will understand the Hardy-Weinberg concept better.
2.	Can determine genetic drift and effective population size.
3.	They will understand factors such as mutation, migration, selection and population size that affect genetic balance
4.	Knows gene flow and population structure.
5.	Population will be able to make statistical analysis of genetics and phylogenetic data
6.	As much as possible routes determined for the future population.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Population Genetics, 2009. Matthew B. Hamilton. Wiley-Blackwell, UK. ISBN 978-1405-132-770
2.	Principles of Population Genetics Hartl, D.L & A.G Clark, 2007, , 4th edition, Sinauer Associates, Inc

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Introduction to population genetics

Week 2 - Theoretical

Hardy Weinberg Rules and Applications

Week 3 - Theoretical

Genotype frequencies

Week 4 - Theoretical

Genetic Migrations

Week 5 - Theoretical

Population structure and size

Week 6 - Theoretical

Gene Movements

Week 7 - Theoretical

Mutations

Week 8 - Theoretical

Mutations

Week 9 - Theoretical

Natural selection

Week 10 - Theoretical

Natural Selection Models

Week 11 - Theoretical

Molecular Evolution

Week 12 - Theoretical

Variations and Evolution

Week 13 - Theoretical

Population Genetics Applications

Week 14 - Theoretical

Molecular Markers and Phylogenetic Analysis Techniques

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%30
Final Examination	1	%70

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	10	3	182
Midterm Examination	1	10	1	11
Final Examination	1	10	1	11
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				204

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PÇ-1	PÇ-2	PÇ-3	PÇ-4	PÇ-5	PÇ-6	PÇ-7
OÇ-1	5	4	5	3	4	3	4
OÇ-2	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-3	4	4	4	4	4	3	5
OÇ-4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-5	4	5	3	3	3	3	3
OÇ-6	3	3	3	3	4	4	4

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