Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| FIELD CROPS PR. | |
| Code | TBP452 |
| Name | Temperate Climate Cereals |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CELALEDDİN BARUTÇULAR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. CELALEDDİN BARUTÇULAR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. FARUK TOKLU (Bahar) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
Gain information on breeding and cultivation of temperate climate cereals
Course Content
Adaptation request, climate requirement, cultivation, breeding, taxonomy, economical value of temperate climate cereals as maize, rice, sorghum and millet
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the temperate climate cereals and the plant in this group |
| LO02 | Learns the economical and nutritional importance of corn, rice etc. temperate climate cereals in the world and our country |
| LO03 | Understands the agromorphological plant traits, adaptation and cultivation of maize, corn etc. temperate cereals |
| LO04 | Learns the breeding methods of maize, corn etc. temperate climate cereals |
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 |
| 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 |
| PLO04 | - | Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. | 2 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. | 1 |
| 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 |
| PLO09 | - | Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Works both individually and in a team. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. | 3 |
| PLO12 | - | Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. | 2 |
| PLO13 | - | Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development | 2 |
| PLO15 | - | Shows respect to job ethic. | 0 |
| PLO16 | - | Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. | 0 |
| PLO17 | - | Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to temperate climate cereals | Introduction of the course, resources to be used, method of work | |
| 2 | History,origin, taxonomy and herbal features of maize | Lecturing, discussion, question | |
| 3 | Maize ecology, adaptation and varieties of rice | Lecturing, discussion, question | |
| 4 | Cultivation of maize | Lecturing, discussion, homework | |
| 5 | Adaptation, plant traits and cultivation of rice | Lecturing, discussion, homework | |
| 6 | Process and quality properties of rice seeds | Lecturing, discussion, question | |
| 7 | Cultivation, adaptation, plant traits and economical importance of grain sorgum and millet | Lecturing, discussion, question | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation to mid-term exam. | |
| 9 | Flowering biology and breeding of maize | Resources, methods and presentations | |
| 10 | Breeding methods of maize | Lecturing, discussion, question | |
| 11 | Heterosis, imrovement of inbred lines and hybrid variety | Lecturing, discussion, question | |
| 12 | Resistance breeding for diseases and pests | Lecturing, discussion, homework | |
| 13 | Pollination biology and breeding of rice | Lecturing, discussion, homework | |
| 14 | The methods of rice breeding | Lecturing, discussion, question | |
| 15 | Pollination methods and breeding of sorghum and millet | Lecturing, discussion, question | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation to final exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation to 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 |