OT218 Mushroom Growing

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PR.
Code OT218
Name Mushroom Growing
Term 2018-2019 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 4
PLO02 - To have technical knowledge in subjects related to horticulture 4
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 4
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 4
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 4
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 4
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. 4
PLO08 - Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards 4


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

Update Time: 14.05.2018 03:28