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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| HORTICULTURAL CROPS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | BB562 |
| Name | Growing Techniques in Subtropical Fruit |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. TURGUT YEŞİLOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Gains knowledge about the physiology of citrus fruits and other subtropical fruits (Trabzon palm, avocado, picanoic nut and Kiwi), technical applications to maintain productivity by increasing yield and quality in orchards in different periods from garden plant to old and fallen Gardens (pruning, plant growth regulators, bracelets, etc.).) explained in detail, the cultivation of Subtropical fruits to increase the efficiency and quality.
Course Content
Citrus fruits, Trabzon date, avocado, pypian walnut and kiwi fruit species physiology, garden plant, cultural processes, applications to increase yield and quality, pruning, plant growth regulators
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students will learn about the physiology of citrus fruits and other subtropical fruits (Trabzon Palm, avocado, picanoic nut and Kiwi). |
| LO02 | Citrus fruits and other subtropical fruits (Trabzon date, avocado, pickan walnut and Kiwi) pruning, growth regulators, bracelets, such as the effects of cultural processes on fruit yield and quality will be informed. |
| LO03 | Gains knowledge of the methods that can be followed in user research for Theoretical and practical purposes. |
| LO04 | Students will be able to apply research findings and theoretical knowledge on how to apply them. |
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 | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | To be able to understand the interaction between horticultural field and related disciplines | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| PLO04 | - | Solving problems by using research methods and solving cause and effect relationships | 1 |
| PLO05 | - | To be able to conduct a study requiring expertise on horticultural plants independently | 1 |
| 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 | 2 |
| PLO07 | - | To lead the horticultural plants in an environment that requires solving problems | 2 |
| PLO08 | - | Access to resources related to garden plants, benefiting from these resources and self-renewal | 1 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | To be able to use advanced computer software and information and communication technologies as necessary in relation to horticultural plants | 0 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General information about fruit tree physiology | Related sections from recommended sources | |
| 2 | Fruit yield physiology of citriculture | Related sections from recommended sources | |
| 3 | Girdling and its effects on fruit health and fruit yield and quality | Related sections from recommended sources | |
| 4 | Plant growth regulators in citrus | Related sections from recommended sources | |
| 5 | Pruning and its effects on fruit yield and quality in citrus | Related sections from recommended sources | |
| 6 | Pruning and its effects on fruit yield and quality in persimmon | Related sections from recommended sources | |
| 7 | Plant growth regulators in persimmon | Related sections from recommended sources | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Study of the related sections in the course and recommended sources | |
| 9 | Pruning and its effects on fruit yield and quality in acovado | Related sections from recommended sources | |
| 10 | Plant growth regulators in avocado | Related sections from recommended sources | |
| 11 | Pruning and its effects on fruit yield and quality in pecan | Related sections from recommended sources | |
| 12 | Plant growth regulators in pecan | Related sections from recommended sources | |
| 13 | Pruning and its effects on fruit yield and quality in kiwi fruit | Related sections from recommended sources | |
| 14 | Plant growth regulators in kiwi fruit | Related sections from recommended sources | |
| 15 | Review and evaluation of the course | Related sections from recommended sources | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study of the related sections in the course and recommended sources | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study of the related sections in the course and recommended sources |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 152 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,08 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||