YOT241 Medical and Aromatic Plants

3 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2.5 National Credit

Information

Unit YUMURTALIK VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code YOT241
Name Medical and Aromatic Plants
Term 2017-2018 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HÜLYA SAYĞI
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HÜLYA SAYĞI (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

Teaching the situation of beekeeping in Turkey, jobs of the honeybees individually, bee products, nectarous plants, bee diseases, pollination, rules of the organic beekeeping.

Course Content

In this lesson, beekeeping in general, honey bee works in the field, bee products, nectar plants, bee diseases, pollination prevention, organic beekeeping rules will be discussed.

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Lists basic concepts about medicinal and aromatic plants.
LO02 Explains the plant characteristics of medicinal and aromatic plants.
LO03 Performs the maintenance work to be carried out during the production and cultivation process of medicinal and aromatic plants and their climate and soil requirements.
LO04 Determines the appropriate harvest periods for the production of high quality pharmaceuticals from medicinal and aromatic plants.
LO05 Evaluates the harvesting of medicinal and aromatic plants and the points to be taken into consideration during harvesting.
LO06 Explains the processing of products obtained from medicinal and aromatic plants.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students explain the basic information about the agricultural production process, organic farming principles, production philosophy and basic information about the subject.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students know whether the information they have learned in the field of organic agriculture is correct, reliable and up-to-date.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students know developments in ecosystem, biodiversity and sustainable agriculture management, rural development, agricultural planning and agricultural technology use and their effects on human life. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students manage organic farming production activities in line with the provisions of the Organic Agriculture Law and the Regulation on the Principles and Implementation of Organic Agriculture.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can find solutions to the problems they may encounter during the production stages of the organic product until it reaches the final consumer. 2
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students can evaluate the problems in organic agriculture in accordance with the scientific research method (defining, analyzing, producing and applying solutions based on research and evidence).
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students fulfill their responsibilities in solving the problems they encounter in the field of organic agriculture both individually and as a team member.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students follow the developments related to their profession with the necessity of lifelong learning. 3
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can use the knowledge gained through research and inquiry in the field of organic agriculture. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can produce projects with the awareness of social, cultural and ethical responsibility by interacting with people and institutions related to the field of organic agriculture. 2
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students know a foreign language at the A2 general level of the European Language Portfolio, who will be able to manage the communication process related to the profession and other fields.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can communicate verbally and in writing by using information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field of organic agriculture.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students can apply the results obtained from the scientific research process related to the field of organic agriculture.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students perform their duties and responsibilities related to organic agriculture in accordance with scientific, cultural, ethical values and legal regulations.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students have sufficient awareness of social justice, quality, cultural values, occupational health and safety in the field of organic agriculture.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 General description and historical development of Medicinal and aromatic plants Related issues from the course materials should be read.
2 Introduction of medicinal and aromatic plants, showing above ground and underground parts of seeds, flowers Related issues from the course materials should be read.
3 Introduction of annual and perennial medicinal and aromatic plants Related issues from the course materials should be read.
4 Introduction of plants that naturally grown, endemic and cultured in Turkey, giving their Latin names Related issues from the course materials should be read.
5 Definition and explanation of the variations of medicinal and aromatic plants (diurnal, ontogenetic, morphogenetic) Related issues from the course materials should be read.
6 Disclosure of ecological requirements medicinal and aromatic plants in (light, temperature, elevation, vector) Related issues from the course materials should be read.
7 Disclosure of ecological requirements of the medicinal and aromatic plants (light, temperature, elevation, vector), their production methods and production process (nursery bed facility, the preparation of the field for planting) Related issues from the course materials should be read.
8 Midterm Related issues from the course materials should be read.
9 Determination of direct sowing methods on the field and land preparation, giving the distance between and top of sequences and planting depth according to crops Related issues from the course materials should be read.
10 Planting of plants (that have small seeds), germinated in the seedbed, to the field. Determination of planting methods and soil preparation. Giving the distance between and top of sequences and planting depth according to crops Related issues from the course materials should be read.
11 Illustrating pecking up of the ground, irrigation and fertilization methods that are applied to plants during vegetation Related issues from the course materials should be read.
12 Introduction of common diseases and pests in plants and Packaging and storage of medicinal and aromatic plants Related issues from the course materials should be read.
13 Quality and standardization of medicinal and aromatic plants Related issues from the course materials should be read.
14 Drug preparation from medicinal and aromatic plants. Definition of fats that are used in aromatherapy. Uses of medicinal and aromatic plants in perfumery, spices and dyeing Related issues from the course materials should be read.
15 Tıbbi ve aromatik bitkilerde drog hazırlama. aromaterapide kullanılacak yağların tanımlanması. Tıbbi ve aromatik bitkilerin parfümeri, baharat ve boyacılıkta kullanım alanları Related issues from the course materials should be read.
16 Final Exam
17 Final Exam


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Homework 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
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 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 87
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,48
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 08.05.2025 10:13