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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| FIELD CROPS PR. | |
| Code | TBP210 |
| Name | Introduction to Plant Breeding |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. TACETTİN YAĞBASANLAR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. TACETTİN YAĞBASANLAR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. HAKAN ÖZKAN (Bahar) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
To teach basic concept, principles and methodologies
Course Content
This lesson contains introduction to concept of plant breeding, plant breeding methods in self-pollinated species, plant breeding cross-pollinated species, breeding for heterosis polyploidy in plant breeding, the single seed descent methods, biotechnology in plant breeding, breeding for resistance to diseases and insect pests andp breeder rights
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. | |
| PLO02 | - | Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. | |
| PLO03 | - | Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. | |
| PLO04 | - | Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. | |
| PLO05 | - | Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. | |
| PLO06 | - | Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. | |
| PLO07 | - | Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. | |
| PLO08 | - | Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. | |
| PLO09 | - | Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. | |
| PLO10 | - | Works both individually and in a team. | |
| PLO11 | - | Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. | |
| PLO12 | - | Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | - | Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. | |
| PLO14 | - | Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development | |
| PLO15 | - | Shows respect to job ethic. | |
| PLO16 | - | Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. | |
| PLO17 | - | Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to concept of plant breeding | Reading lecture topic from the course book and the papers about the topic | |
| 2 | Classic methods of plant breeding plant breeding self-pollinated species mass selection | Reading lecture topic from the course book and the papers about the topic | |
| 3 | Classic methods of plant breeding plant breeding self-pollinated species cross breeding | Reading lecture topic from the course book and the papers about the topic | |
| 4 | Classic methods of plant breeding plant breeding self-pollinated species backcross method | Reading lecture topic from the course book and the papers about the topic | |
| 5 | Classic methods of plant breeding / Plant breeding cross-pollinated species mass selection / recurrent seleksiyon | Reading lecture topic from the course book and the papers about the topic | |
| 6 | Breeding for heterosis | Reading lecture topic from the course book and the papers about the topic | |
| 7 | Breeding for heterosis | Reading lecture topic from the course book and the papers about the topic | |
| 8 | Mutation breeding and homework will be given on this topic | Reading lecture topic from the course book and the papers about the topic | |
| 9 | Polyploidy in plant breeding | Reading lecture topic from the course book and the papers about the topic | |
| 10 | Mid term examination | Preparation for the examination | |
| 11 | The single seed descent methods | Reading lecture topic from the course book and the papers about the topic | |
| 12 | Biotechnology in plant breeding tissues culture | Reading lecture topic from the course book and the papers about the topic | |
| 13 | Biotechnology in plant breeding molecular techniques | Reading lecture topic from the course book and the papers about the topic | |
| 14 | Breeding for resistance to diseases and insect pests | Reading lecture topic from the course book and the papers about the topic | |
| 15 | Plant breeder rights | Reading lecture topic from the course book and the papers about the topic | |
| 16 | Final examination | Preparation for the examination | |
| 17 | Final examination | Preparation for the examination |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |