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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| FIELD CROPS PR. | |
| Code | TBP132 |
| Name | Plant Biochemistry |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. 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 |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUZAFFER BARUT |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. DİLEK ALAGÖZ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The chemical basis of the metabolic events that occur in plants and the biochemical formation processes.
Course Content
The definition and topics of biochemistry are to give detailed information about the structure of the plant cell and its importance for metabolism, photosynthesis and respiration, amino acid biosynthesis and the metabolism of enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for the course
Resources
Heldt, H. W., & Piechulla, B. (2021). Plant biochemistry. Academic Press. Dey, P. M., & Harborne, J. B. (Eds.). (1997). Plant biochemistry. Elsevier.
Notes
Internet
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines biochemistry and explains its importance. |
| LO02 | Identifies biochemical processes and compounds. |
| LO03 | Analyzes the chemical structures and properties of biological molecules. |
| LO04 | Compares the three-dimensional structures of biological molecules and interprets their functions. |
| LO05 | Understands the properties and synthesis of biological molecules. |
| LO06 | Evaluates the role of biochemistry in agriculture and interprets its applications. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in the fields of Mathematics, Basic Science and Basic Engineering and Agricultural Engineering. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognizes the basic field of Field Crops and also cereals, grain legumes, industrial plants, meadow pasture forage crops and energy crops, has information on the problems and solutions in the physiology, cultivation, biotechnological studies, organic farming, breeding and new variety development of these plants. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Makes field studies related to Field Crops, designs, establishes, implements and operates field planting and planting plan. Evaluates and interprets research results. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Finds the source of environmental, biological, technical, production system and economic problems that may adversely affect the achievement of the desired level of yield and quality in field crops agriculture, can develop solutions based on plants and research, and uses information technologies effectively. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains experience in the field of Field Crops and Agricultural Engineering, seed production and problems of Field Crops, the development of quality seeds and product storage, and learns about the standards used in the profession. Can make discipline-specific teamwork for solving problems. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains experience in the identification and protection of genetic resources and reproduction methods in field crops. Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; acquire the ability to work individually. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Have the ability to acquire new information in the field of Field Crops, research, evaluate, write reports, do consultancy and expertise, prepare and apply design and production reports, make effective presentations, and take and give clear and understandable instructions. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Field Crops irrigation, fertilization, detection of diseases and pests, mechanization, post-harvest storage etc. has the ability to learn lifelong, access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew itself on discipline-specific issues. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | She/He acts in accordance with ethical principles in the fields of Field Crops and Agricultural Engineering, has professional and ethical responsibility and awareness in engineering applications. ( | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge of applications in business life such as project management, risk management and change management in applications related to Agricultural Engineering; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; has knowledge of sustainable development. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Information about the effects of Agricultural Engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to plant biochemistry | Student should study from related books and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Metabolic compartments of the plant cell: cell wall, vacuole, plastids, mitochondria, peroxisomes, ER–Golgi system | Student should study from related books and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Fundamentals of photosynthesis: light energy, pigments, chlorophyll | Student should study from related books and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Photosynthetic electron transport: photosystem II, photosystem I, water splitting | Student should study from related books and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Photophosphorylation and ATP synthesis | Student should study from related books and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Plant mitochondria and respiratory metabolism | Student should study from related books and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Calvin cycle and CO₂ assimilation | Student should study from related books and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Midterm | Student should study from related books and internet | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Photorespiration, water consumption and gas exchange; stomatal metabolism; C3, C4 and CAM photosynthesis | Student should study from related books and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Carbohydrate metabolism: starch, sucrose, polysaccharides, phloem transport and source–sink relations | Student should study from related books and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Nitrogen metabolism: nitrate assimilation, amino acid biosynthesis, nitrogen fixation and mycorrhiza | Student should study from related books and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Sulfate assimilation, glutathione and detoxification; storage proteins and seed metabolism | Student should study from related books and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Lipid metabolism: membrane lipids, fatty acid synthesis, triacylglycerols, glyoxylate cycle | Student should study from related books and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Secondary metabolism I: alkaloids, cyanogenic compounds, glucosinolates, plant defense metabolites | Student should study from related books and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Secondary metabolism II and regulation: isoprenoids, phenylpropanoids, phytohormones, light sensors | Student should study from related books and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Final Exam | Student should study from related books and internet | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final Exam | Student should study from related books and internet | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 200 | -20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | ||