Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Population Genetics
Course Code: VZO504
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of course is to teach to the students the concept of population, distribution of genes in population, protection and exchange of gene and genotype frequencies, phenotypic and genotypic variance for any feature of individual

Course Content

Population concept, source of variation, Hardy-Weinberg Law and constriction of population, phenotypic parameters, phenotypic variance, heritability and repeatability of characteristics

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hayriye Değer ORAL TOPLU
Learning Outcomes
1.to know basic concepts used for animal breeding
2.to do calculating of gene frequencies in population.
3.to know and apply the methods used for improvement of genetic structure in livestock
4.to do calculating the parameters used for the studies of animal breeding
5.have adequate knowledge for the studies of animal breeding
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bourdon, M. R. (2000) Understanding Animal Breeding. Second ed. Prentice Hall, upper Saddle River, New Jersey
2.Kumlu, S., (2003): Hayvan Islahı.Türkiye Damızlık Sığır Yetiştiricileri M., Ankara
3.Nicholas, F.W. (2003): Introduction Veterinary Genetics. Blackwell Publishing, Oxforg, UK. 1.
4.Willis, B. M. (1991) Dalton’s Introduction to Practical Animal Breeding. Third ed. Oxford Blackwell Scientific Publications. London
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Population concept
Week 2 - Theoretical
Hardy-Weinberg Law and constriction of population
Week 3 - Theoretical
Phenotype, genotype and environment concepts
Week 4 - Theoretical
Description of variation and source of variation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Phenotypic and genotypic variation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Phenotypic and genotypic variance components
Week 7 - Theoretical
Interaction of genotype and environment
Week 8 - Theoretical
(Midterm exam) Heritability and its calculation
Week 9 - Theoretical
The characteristics of heritability
Week 10 - Theoretical
The importance of heritability in animal breeding
Week 11 - Theoretical
Repeatability and ability of the actual yield
Week 12 - Theoretical
Calculation of repeatability
Week 13 - Theoretical
The importance of repeatability in animal breeding
Week 14 - Theoretical
General repetition
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment301030
Reading104040
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
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
2
2
2
3
OÇ-2
3
3
OÇ-3
4
3
2
3
OÇ-4
3
3
2
3
OÇ-5
4
1
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026