Information Package / Course Catalogue
Population Genetics
Course Code: ZZO503
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 course includes principles of genetic and genotypic variations in population base.

Course Content

1. Course outline 2. Gene and genotypic frequencies 3. The Hardy-Weinberg Laws 4. Applications of the Hardy-Weinberg Laws 5. Multiple Alleles 6. Sex Linkage 7. Selection 8. Mutation and Migration 9. Inbreeding 10. Genetic Drift 11. Interaction of Inbreeding with Systematic Forces 12. Metric Traits and Single Locus Model 13. Breeding Value 14. Multiple Loci

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Orhan KARACA
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend the Genetic variation, measurement of genetic variation, gene and genotype frequencies, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
2.To be able to comprehend the gene and genotypic drift
3.To be able to comprehend the effects of selection
4.To be able to comprehend the concepts of Mutation, migration, selection and the balance between mutation and selection
5.To be able to comprehend the computational methods of genotypic and breeding value
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course outline
Week 2 - Theoretical
Gene and Genotypic frequencies
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Hardy-Weinberg Laws
Week 4 - Theoretical
Applications of the Hardy-Weinberg Laws
Week 5 - Theoretical
Multiple Alleles
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sex Linkage
Week 7 - Theoretical
Selection
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mutation and Migration
Week 9 - Theoretical
Inbreeding
Week 10 - Theoretical
Genetic Drift
Week 11 - Theoretical
Interaction of Inbreeding with Systematic Forces
Week 12 - Theoretical
Metric Traits and Single Locus Model
Week 13 - Theoretical
Breeding Value
Week 14 - Theoretical
Multiple Loci
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment46232
Reading140228
Midterm Examination130232
Final Examination140242
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
3
2
2
4
4
OÇ-2
5
4
2
2
4
4
OÇ-3
5
4
2
2
4
4
OÇ-4
5
4
2
2
4
4
OÇ-5
5
5
5
2
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026