Information Package / Course Catalogue
Molecular Genetics and Biothecnology
Course Code: VZO621
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To teach DNA and RNA, genetic determination of traits, gene interactions, chromosome structure, mutations, genetic code, DNA manipulations, DNA, RNA recombinant techniques, transgenic animals, genetic and ethic, cloning technology and using biotechnology in farm animal production.

Course Content

Genetic code, mechanism of hereditary, gene interactions, chromosomes, mutations, recombinant DNA, transgenic organisms, cloning, gene therapy.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Know the place of biotechnology in animal production.
2.Know the structure of DNA and RNA.
3.Know transgenic animal technology.
4.Know using area of Recombinant DNA technology.
5.Know embrio transfer technology
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Willis, B. M. (1991): Dalton’s Introduction to Practical Animal Breeding. Third ed. Oxford Blackwell Scientific Publications. London
2.Bourdon, M. R. (2000): Understanding Animal Breeding. Second ed. Prentice Hall, upper Saddle River, New Jersey
3.Nicholas, F.W. (2003): Introduction Veterinary Genetics. Blackwell Publishing, Oxforg, UK.
4.Zöldag, L. (2008): Veterinary Genetics and Animal Breeding. A/3 Ltd 1077 Budapest
5.Ruvinsky, A., Piper, L. (1997): The Genetics of Sheep. CAB International, UK.
6.Muir, W.M. Aggrey S.E. (2003): Poultry Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology. CABI Publishing, UK.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Biotechnological applications in animal production
Week 2 - Theoretical
Heredity and phenotype correlations
Week 3 - Theoretical
Genome structure
Week 4 - Theoretical
Gene mutations
Week 5 - Theoretical
Chromosome maps
Week 6 - Theoretical
İnformations of veterinary cytogenetic
Week 7 - Theoretical
Molecular cell information
Week 8 - Theoretical
(Midterm exam) Blood groups and biochemical polymorphism
Week 9 - Theoretical
Blood groups and biochemical polymorphism
Week 10 - Theoretical
DNA manipulations
Week 11 - Theoretical
Recombinant DNA technology
Week 12 - Theoretical
Transgenic animal
Week 13 - Theoretical
Cloning
Week 14 - Theoretical
Selection of genomic, genetic and ethics
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment30515
Reading101515
Midterm Examination1516
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
OÇ-1
2
3
1
2
1
OÇ-2
1
1
4
3
OÇ-3
1
1
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026