Information
| Unit | POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PR. | |
| Code | OT218 |
| Name | Mushroom Growing |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK ÇATAL |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK ÇATAL
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Teach mushroom species cultured and collected fom nature, their production quantities, growing conditions, methods, problems during production, all of the production steps from composting.
Course Content
Isolation of spores from mushroom, obtaining of mycellium from spores, composting, sowing mycellium to compost, eceological conditions for mushroom production, cultural practices, harvesting, mushroom disease and pest, history of mushroom production, different production methods and mushroom biology.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in agricultural technician To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | |
| PLO02 | - | To have technical knowledge in subjects related to horticulture | |
| PLO03 | - | Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in organic agriculture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches | |
| PLO04 | - | To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture | |
| PLO05 | - | Obatining data in organic agriculture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions | |
| PLO06 | - | Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society | |
| PLO07 | - | Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. | |
| PLO08 | - | Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course description and contents The history of mushroom production of Turkey and the world | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 2 | Definition, classification, economic importance and nutrient value of mushroom. | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 3 | Biology and rehabilitation of Agaricus bisporus | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 4 | ecological requirements of Agaricus bisporus | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 5 | Mushroom production sites and systems | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 6 | Modern mushroom businesses | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 7 | Preparation of compost prescriptions and composting | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | To get ready by studying the lesson notes and presents treated until mid term | |
| 9 | Preparation of compost prescriptions and composting | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 10 | Composted micelle planting methods | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 11 | Features of cover soil, preparation and spread | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 12 | Maintenance procedures applied during the breeding season | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 13 | Harvesting, storage and packaging | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 14 | Fungal diseases and pests | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 15 | Pleurotus spp. breeding | The relevant subjects in lesson note | |
| 16 | Term Exams | To get ready by studying the lesson notes and presents treated until the end of season | |
| 17 | Term Exams | To get ready by studying the lesson notes and presents treated until the end of season |
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 |