BBP386 Pruning Methods

3 ECTS - 1-2 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 2 National Credit
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Unit FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
FIELD CROPS PR.
Code BBP386
Name Pruning Methods
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 1-2 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ALİ KÜDEN
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. ALİ KÜDEN (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

It is aimed to teach the physiological effects of the fruit trees, to teach the importance of the pruning and to transfer the acquired knowledge to practice.

Course Content

Pruning and aims in fruit trees, physiological principles of pruning, relations between pruning and fertility, ABA accumulation and pruning relations, rootstocks and pruning, classical pruning patterns, modern pruning techniques, planting systems and appropriate pruning patterns, Suitable pruning forms are processed according to fruit species.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Give information about the aim and scope of pruning
LO02 Knows classic pruning systems.
LO03 Lists new pruning techniques and alternative applications to pruning
LO04 Determine/apply relevant pruning systems according to plant species, cultivars and rootstock to be used.
LO05 Interpret the relationship between summer pruning and productivity.
LO06 Explain the relationship between ABA accumulation and pruning.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 3
PLO01 - Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 1
PLO01 - Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 3
PLO02 - Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 3
PLO02 - Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 3
PLO02 - Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 3
PLO03 - Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. 3
PLO03 - Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. 1
PLO03 - Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. 3
PLO04 - Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. 2
PLO04 - Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. 1
PLO04 - Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. 3
PLO05 - Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. 3
PLO05 - Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. 5
PLO05 - Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. 2
PLO06 - Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. 3
PLO06 - Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. 3
PLO06 - Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. 0
PLO07 - Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. 2
PLO07 - Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. 3
PLO07 - Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. 0
PLO08 - Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. 2
PLO08 - Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. 4
PLO08 - Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. 3
PLO09 - Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 4
PLO09 - Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 4
PLO09 - Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 3
PLO10 - Works both individually and in a team. 3
PLO10 - Works both individually and in a team. 3
PLO10 - Works both individually and in a team. 3
PLO11 - Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. 0
PLO11 - Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. 2
PLO11 - Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. 4
PLO12 - Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 4
PLO12 - Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 4
PLO12 - Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 2
PLO13 - Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 3
PLO13 - Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 3
PLO13 - Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 2
PLO14 - Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 4
PLO14 - Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 3
PLO14 - Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 3
PLO15 - Shows respect to job ethic. 4
PLO15 - Shows respect to job ethic. 2
PLO16 - Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. 1
PLO16 - Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. 3
PLO17 - Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering 3
PLO17 - Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Organs of fruit trees and functions. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur.
2 Roots and body. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur.
3 Branches od pome fruit tree Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur.
4 Branches od stone fruit tree Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur.
5 Fruit buds of pome, stone and other fruit trees. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur.
6 Rootstocks and characteristics used in fruit growing Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur.
7 Aims of the prunning Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur.
8 Mid-Term Exam Exam
9 Physiological principles of the prunning Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur.
10 Pruning time; Summer, winter trim Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur.
11 Shapes to be given to fruit trees 1 Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur.
12 Shapes to be given to fruit trees 2 Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur.
13 New pruning techniques and alternative mehods to pruning. Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur.
14 Relationship between hormones and pruning Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur.
15 Application Application
16 Term Exams Final exam
17 Term Exams Final exam


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


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 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 86
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,44
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 28.04.2025 08:46