Genetic Resources
| Title | ΦΥΤΙΚΟΙ ΓΕΝΕΤΙΚΟΙ ΠΟΡΟΙ / Genetic Resources |
| Code | ΒΑΖΝ716 |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420000573 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600121027
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600121027
- eLearning (Moodle):
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1) Understand the meaning and value of Plant Genetic Resources for Agriculture and Environment
2) Apply a program or a plan aiming to sustainable management of rural farms
3) Apply a protection and conservation scheme for PGR or a plan for transfer useful genes from wild relatives
to cultivated varieties
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Make decisions
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Plant Genetic Resources. Principles and prerequests for the development of new varieties.
Principles of Population Genetics and heritability. Ιntrapopulation breeding and selection methodology
for use in local plant populations.
Genetic background of traditional local varieties and use as gene donors.
Sustainable and Οrganic breeding.
Principles and methods of conservation and protection of PGR (in situ, ex situ, on farm).
Multivariate analysis (PCA, CL, CA) and phylogenetic relationships.
Detection and transfer of resistance or tolerance from PGR to commercial cultivars.
PGR and Biodiversity. Exploitation of biodiversity for rural development.
National and International Gene Banks (EPGRI)
National and European Loyalties for PGR and local varieties
Keywords
Plant Genetic Resources, Local varieties and populations, collection & conservation of biodiversity, Gene Banks, Sustainable and organic Breeding.PGR & biodiversity, Gene Banks, Sustainable and organic Breeding.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 95 | ||||
| Seminars | 18 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 24 | ✓ | |||
| Fieldwork | 12 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 25 | ||||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 12 | ✓ | |||
| Project | 25 | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | 30 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 8 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 249 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Oral Exams (Formative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Summative)
Last Update
12-11-2015
