Molecular Applications for Protection of Gen Sources
Course Code
Semester
Course Name
LE/RC/LA
Course Type
Language of Instruction
ECTS
FMG0009
Molecular Applications for Protection of Gen Sources
3/0/0
DE
Turkish
8
Course Goals
It is aimed to teach the teoric knowledge to protect the genetic resources by using molecular biology techniques to make conservation of genetik resources and sustainable usage.
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Special Requisite(s)
Instructor(s)
Professor Seyhan Altun
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecturer and student based presentations
Principle Sources
1. A Primer Conservation Genetics, Frankhm, Ballou, Briscoe, McInnes, Cambridge Univ Press, ISBN: 0521538270
2.Molekcular Genetic Approaches in Conservation, Smith and Wayne (Ed.), Oxford University Press, ISBN:019509526X
3.Conservation and The Genetics of Populations, Allendorf, Luikart, Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN: 1405121459
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
The definition and the importance of genetic sources and conservation genetics
Teoric ppt sunum
2. Week
Classification of genetic sources
Teoric ppt sunum
3. Week
The principles in working with gene sources
Teoric ppt sunum
4. Week
Ecology and genetic knowledge
Teoric ppt sunum
5. Week
The factors threaten the gene sources
Teoric ppt sunum
6. Week
The protection of genetic sources and gene bank studies
Teoric ppt sunum
7. Week
Mid term exam
Exam
8. Week
Distribution, production and evaluation of the gene sources
Teoric ppt sunum
9. Week
The utilization of genetic sources
Teoric ppt sunum
10. Week
Molecular techniques in conservation genetics
Teoric ppt sunum
11. Week
Molecular marker techniques in conservation genetics
Teoric ppt sunum
12. Week
The importance of mithochondrial DNA in conservation genetics and its usage
Teoric ppt sunum
13. Week
The importance of chloroplast DNA in conservation genetics and its usage
Teoric ppt sunum
14. Week
Microsatellites in conservation genetics and their applications
Teoric ppt sunum
15. Week
Final exam
Exam
16. Week
Final exam
Exam
17. Week
Final exam
Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
25
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
2
30
Attendance
1
5
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To be able to determine the field related problems and analysis them to find the solutions as a specialist by using the knowledge coming from undergraduate level.
PO-2
To be able to develop and apply research strategies, which depend on the new technological achievements, for novel studies about molecular cell biology, plant biotechnology and molecular genetics fields on the basis of undergraduate qualifications.
PO-3
To be able to discuss field related subjects by using at least one foreign language.
PO-4
To be sensitive against public problems and be able to create solutions to these problems by synthesis of knowledge coming from other disciplines with the abilities and knowledge of the related field
PO-5
To be able to take independent decision in the frame of specialized knowledge and scientific approach about field and lead/proceed a project by using creativity skills.
PO-6
To be able to decide independently during solving the problem and contribute the group labor in harmony.
PO-7
To be able to present information which is supported by quantitative and qualitative data to groups in/outside of the field by written, oral and visually.
PO-8
To consider to behave properly in human rights and scientific ethics at research.
PO-9
To be able to use informatics and communication skills according required level for area.
PO-10
To obtain required quality about field in order to maintain higher academic degree
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To cognize the importance of gene resources for the country
LO-2
To have knowledge about the importance of collecting the gene sources, their safety and storage
LO-3
To have a through knowledge about the production of gene sources, their renovation and utilization
LO-4
To get information about gene bank studies
LO-5
To have knowledge about molecular techniques used in protection of genetic sources
