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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| HORTICULTURAL CROPS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | BB610 |
| Name | Cacti and Succulents |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. NEZİHE KÖKSAL |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Learns basic concepts and subjects on cactus and succulent plants
Course Content
Learns the botanical, physiological, biochemical agronomic properties, and the techniques of propagation and cultivation, in cacti and succulents plants.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines cactus and succulent plant species |
| LO02 | Learns species, distribution area and economic importance of cacti and succulents plants |
| LO03 | Learns propagation tecniques of cacti and succulents plants |
| LO04 | Learns botanical, and biochemical features of cacti and succulents plants |
| LO05 | Understand the physiology of cacti and succulents plants and gains information about their adaptation |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To be able to develop and deepen knowledge acquired in horticultural field based on undergraduate level competencies | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | To be able to understand the interaction between horticultural field and related disciplines | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | To be able to combine and interpret the theoretical and practical knowledge related to horticultural plants with the knowledge, data and findings obtained from different disciplines, to be able to create new knowledge and theories by synthesizing them by using the theoretical and practical knowledge related to horticultural plants in the field of expertise and supporting the current developments with quantitative and qualitative | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Solving problems by using research methods and solving cause and effect relationships | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | To be able to conduct a study requiring expertise on horticultural plants independently | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | To develop an analytical approach for solving unpredictable complex problems encountered in horticultural applications, to design the research process, to produce solutions by taking responsibility and to evaluate and defend the results obtained | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | To lead the horticultural plants in an environment that requires solving problems | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Access to resources related to garden plants, benefiting from these resources and self-renewal | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of horticulture with a critical approach and to direct the learning process | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | To be able to transfer his / her studies, developments in his / her field of expertise and research results using oral, written and visual tools | 4 |
| PLO11 | - | To be able to use advanced computer software and information and communication technologies as necessary in relation to horticultural plants | 2 |
| PLO12 | - | To be able to collect data with scientific methods for solving problems related to horticultural plants, to be able to control and interpret the collected data by taking into consideration the social, scientific and ethical values. | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | To be able to use assimilated information in the field of horticulture in interdisciplinary studies, explain it, transfer it to others, examine the results from a critical perspective | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The distribution area cacti and succulents in the world and in Turkey | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes | |
| 2 | Introduction and classification of cactus | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes | |
| 3 | Morphological and anatomical features of cacti plants | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes | |
| 4 | Physiological features of cacti plants | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes | |
| 5 | Ecological requirements of cacti plants | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes | |
| 6 | Stress factors in cactus and biochemical changes | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes | |
| 7 | Propagation of cactus | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes | |
| 9 | Introduction of succulents species | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes | |
| 10 | Importance of succulents as an ornamental plant | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes | |
| 11 | The botanical features of succulents plants | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes | |
| 12 | Physiological and biochemical features of succulents plants | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes | |
| 13 | Growing requirements in succulents | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes | |
| 14 | Presentation and marketing techniques in cactus and succulents | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes | |
| 15 | Medical and industrial use of cactus and succulent plants | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes |
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 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||