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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| PLANT PROTECTION PR. | |
| Code | BKP214 |
| Name | Plant Nutrition |
| Term | 2019-2020 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 | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| 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
This lecture aims to give the students the basic knowledge sufficient for plant production on behaviors of plant nutrients in soils, uptake and transport of them in plants, metabolisms and functions of absorbed plant nutrients, and management and improvement of plant nutrients
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
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognize the mechanisms and control processes playing role in plant nutrients uptake and transport within plant |
| LO02 | Understand the behaviours of plant nutrients in soils with different characteristics in the scope of organic matter, microorganisms and plant nutrient cycles |
| LO03 | Have basic knowledge on interactions of different processes increasing yield and quality and plant nutrient metabolisms and functions in relation to nutrient disorders |
| LO04 | Have necessary information for effective management and improvement plant nutrients uptake using activities such as fertilization, irrigation, organisms, biotechnology, breeding etc |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Learn the basic plant protection topics such as biology, ecology, systematic, control strategies of agents causing economical losses in cultivation | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | Students have the sufficient knowledge about agricultural engineering in general and also, plant protection area in private | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Gain the sufficient equipment to determine the challenges about the diseases, pests and weeds in plant health and identify those agents. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Provides to apply practical control strategies safely and interpret the results; prescribe the pesticides in case of using chemical control. | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Decide to the best and economic strategy by using knowledge to solve the challenges in plant protection and keep safe the protection of natural and sustainable sources. | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Gain the skills to catch and analyze the basic methods of the scientific researches | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | Obtain the skill to choose and use modern technical tools in plant protection. | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | Skills on using a laboratory, identifying of the diseases, pests or weeds in laboratory conditions, analyzing, determination and interpret of the results and prepare reports. | 0 |
| PLO09 | - | Gain the ability to work lonely or with a team, responsibility in professional ethics and safety in applications. | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Easily reaches to information on plant protection by using qualified Technologies and combine them with its knowledge to prepare written or oral presentations. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Gain the ability to communicate with farmers and organizations dealing with agriculture and be able to teach his professionals to them | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Professional development in accordance with their interests and abilities, as well as the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields, constantly improves itself by identifying training needs | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Acqure the competence to be respectful to the professional ethics, to understand the plant protection challenges within the legal legislations and improve strategies to cope with them | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pursuits, targets, history and basic concepts of plant nutrition | Lecture notes, source books | |
| 2 | Roots, cell-wall, apoplast | Lecture notes, source books | |
| 3 | Uptake and radial movement of plant nutrients | Lecture notes, source books | |
| 4 | Xylem and phloem | Lecture notes, source books | |
| 5 | Photosythesis and assimilate production | Lecture notes, source books | |
| 6 | Plant hormones | Lecture notes, source books | |
| 7 | Functions of plant nutrients in plant (N-S-P) | Lecture notes, source books | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and source books | |
| 9 | Functions of plant nutrients in plant (K-Mg-Ca) | Lecture notes, source books | |
| 10 | Functions of plant nutrients in plant (Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, Cl, B, Mo) | Lecture notes, source books | |
| 11 | Yield laws and fertilizer requirements | Lecture notes, source books | |
| 12 | Yield laws and fertilizer requirements | Lecture notes, source books | |
| 13 | Organic fertilizers and application methods | Lecture notes, source books | |
| 14 | Mineral fertilizers and application methods | Lecture notes, source books | |
| 15 | Mineral fertilizers and application methods | Lecture notes, 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 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |