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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| PEDOLOGY AND PLANT FEEDING PR. | |
| Code | ZMT308 |
| Name | Plant Biochemistry |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. EMİN BÜLENT ERENOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. EMİN BÜLENT ERENOĞLU
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to give the students the role of biochemical reactions in order to sustain their vital activities.and their roles in plant production and the quality at molecular level using chemical and biological sciences.
Course Content
In this lecture, basic information on following topics is given: (i) pursuits, targets, history anda basic concepts of plant nutrition, (ii) roots, cell-wall, apoplast, (iii) uptake and radial movement of plant nutrients, (iv) xylem and phloem transports of plant nutrients, (v) photosynthesis and assimilate production, (vi) plant hormones, (vii) metabolisms and functions of plant nutrients, (viii) yield-laws and fertilizer requirement, and (ix) organic ve mineral fertilizers and application methods
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the structures and functions of source and sink organs which are related to photosynthesis,has basic information about the production of carbohydrate,protein and oil in plants |
| LO02 | Has information on assimilation of N and S nutrient elements and synthesizing organic compounds related with them |
| LO03 | Knows the biochemical reactions from stressed conditions such as drought,heat-cold,frost and extreme radiation |
| LO04 | Knows the basic information about the gene metabolism which is the main factor of plant life and Molecular Control of Development |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has basic knowledge generally in Agricultural Sciences and specifically in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Gains basic information about the principles of the intended use of soils | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Understands the principles of ecological farming in point of sustainable and ecological farming | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Owns basic scientific information on plant nutrients and their applications which ensure healty nutritions of plants for high quality and economic plant production | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Has the ability to identify, define, formulize and solve engineering problems. Choses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Leads to the application and development of new technolgies, methods and measuring systems in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition area, under the scope of scientific, economic and rational uses of agricultural areas, | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | Carries the effective working ability and self-confidence for taking the responsibility in solo and team works | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | Queries, investigates, thinks analytically and produces project. | 2 |
| PLO09 | - | Has the awareness for following the developments in science and technology and renewing them continuously | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Builds effective oral and written communication in Turkish and has enough knowledge in at least one foreign language | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Uses information and communication technologies together with suitable softwares at an advanced level. | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Constantly improve themselves with determining their training needs in accordance with their interests and abilities in the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in addition to their professional development | 2 |
| PLO13 | - | Has enough awareness of project management, workplace applicaitons, health of workers, and environment and job safety | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Be aware of the legal results of their activities | 0 |
| PLO15 | - | Gains consciousness for professional and ethical resposibilities | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction - Energy Production in Plant Cells | - | |
| 2 | Energy Production in Plant Cells | Lecture notes and source books | |
| 3 | Photosythesis in C3-plants: Benson-Calvin Cycle and Photorespiration | Lecture notes and source books | |
| 4 | CO2 Condensation Mechanisms: C4-Photosythesis and CAM | Lecture notes and source books | |
| 5 | Carbohdrates Biochemistry | Lecture notes and source books | |
| 6 | Plant Lipids - Metabolisms and Functions | Lecture notes and source books | |
| 7 | Nitrogen Fixation | Lecture notes and source books | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and source books | |
| 9 | Nitrogen Metabolism | Lecture notes, source books | |
| 10 | Secondary Metabolism | Lecture notes, source books | |
| 11 | Plant Pigments | Lecture notes and source books | |
| 12 | Genome Organisation and Protein Synthesis in Plants | Lecture notes and source books | |
| 13 | Management of Self-expression of Gene | Lecture notes and source books | |
| 14 | Molecular Control of Development | Lecture notes and source books | |
| 15 | Cell Culture, Transformation and Gene Technology | Lecture notes and source books | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and source books | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and source books |
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 |