Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| FIELD CROPS PR. | |
| Code | TBP411 |
| Name | Breeding Of Field Crops |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 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. CELALEDDİN BARUTÇULAR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. TACETTİN YAĞBASANLAR
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. HAKAN ÖZKAN (Güz) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
Learn to basic concept and principles of plant breeding
Course Content
This lesson contains the definition and application areas of plant breeding, general biological concepts, germplasm issues, genetic analysis in plant breeding, introduction of quantitative genetics, plant cellular organization and genetic structure, plant reproductive systems and Fertility regulating mechanism in plants
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Realizes the definition of plant breeding |
| LO02 | Learns applications of plant breeding |
| LO03 | Learns evolution and domestication in field crops |
| LO04 | Realizes the principles of plant genetics and breeding |
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. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. | 3 |
| PLO10 | - | Works both individually and in a team. | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. | 3 |
| PLO12 | - | Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. | 1 |
| PLO13 | - | Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. | 2 |
| PLO14 | - | Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development | 1 |
| PLO15 | - | Shows respect to job ethic. | 1 |
| PLO16 | - | Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. | 2 |
| PLO17 | - | Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical perspective and importance of plant breeding | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 2 | General biological concepts | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 3 | Importance of plant genetic resources for plant breeding | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 4 | Sources of genetic variation in plant breeding | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 5 | Mechanism of Inheritance and homework will be given on this topic | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 6 | Mendels laws | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 7 | Quantitative inheritance | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation to mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Genetic basis of heterosis | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 10 | Plant reproductive systems - I | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 11 | Plant reproductive systems - I | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 12 | Plant reproductive systems II | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 13 | Fertility regulating mechanism in plants | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 14 | Incompability | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 15 | Sterility | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation to final exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation to final exam |
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 |