ZTP412 Genetics of Farm Animals

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code ZTP412
Name Genetics of Farm Animals
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mervan BAYRAKTAR


Course Goal

Gain ability and knowledge on genetics of farm animals in order to make use of economically important traits in domestic livestock species

Course Content

Introduction to genetics of farm animals, Quantitative characters and genetics, Population genetics, Genetic defects in farm animals, Use of molecular genetics in farm animals

Course Precondition

None

Resources

KLUG, William S., et al. Concepts of genetics. Pearson Education, Inc, 2003.

Notes

KLUG, William S., et al. Concepts of genetics. Pearson Education, Inc, 2003.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Knows the basic principles and importance of genetics in livestock
LO02 Knows the role and principles of animal breeding in population genetics
LO03 Knows the importance of quantitative characters in animal breeding
LO04 Use genetic knowledge in animal breeding
LO05 Selects breeding animals using molecular techniques


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has information on basic characteristics (anatomic, morphologic,physiological and biological) of farm animals 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has information on planning animal housing for environmental aspects and animal species, about forage production and storage for environmental conditions and different species, making plans about animal breeding 2
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has genetic and statistical information which can be the basis of animal improvement .Has adequate knowledge of industrial animal farming
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has information on alternative production systems
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To get technical knowledge in his/her field
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the techniques in Animal Breeding and applies. Has information about small cattle raising and poultry farming and nutrition and applies.Transfers genetic and statistical information that can be the basis of animal breeding to animal production 5
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Finds the reasons of the technical and economical problems that can adversely affect the quality and capacity levels desired in Animal Science and develops solutions
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Obtains information in the field of Animal Science, researches, evaluates, records,consults,plans projects and applies
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses IT to get new information in animal production
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Transfers knowledge to people who work in the field at various levels, has communication skills,has the self -confidence in providing information and following technical developments
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal He is aware of the impacts of animal science and agricultural engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the comprehensive and social dimensions and the problems of the times that are reflected in the field of engineering.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction, importance of animal production Lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Cells, chromosomes and gamets Genetic books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Mendelian genetics-1 Genetic books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Mendelian genetics-2 Genetic books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Genes, their structure and functions Genetic books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Linkage, sex related traits Genetic books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Probability and tests of genetic hypotheses Genetic books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Mid-term axam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Gene dependent disorders Genetic books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Chromosome abnormalities Genetic books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Quantitative traits and genetics-1 Genetic books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 Quantitative traits and genetics-2 Genetic books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Molecular genetic applications in farm animals-1 Lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Molecular genetic applications in farm animals-2 Lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Studying to final exam Studying to final exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Final exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Final exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS