TBP203 Plant Physiology

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
FIELD CROPS PR.
Code TBP203
Name Plant Physiology
Term 2020-2021 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Uzaktan Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. CELALEDDİN BARUTÇULAR
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. CELALEDDİN BARUTÇULAR (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To introduce students to the major topics and concepts of plant physiology

Course Content

The main metabolic processes, growth and development in plants

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Defines the levels of organization in living organisms that form the basis of plant physiology.
LO02 Explains plant structure and its basic functions.
LO03 Analyzes the water relations among soil, plants, and the atmosphere.
LO04 Explains the environmental factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis and evaluates their relationship with biomass production in plants.
LO05 Explains the effects of the wavelength, intensity, and duration of sunlight on plants.
LO06 Explains the process of nitrogen assimilation in plants and evaluates the role of nitrogen in plant metabolism.
LO07 Defines the growth and development processes in plants and analyzes the factors influencing these processes.


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. 2
PLO04 - Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. 0
PLO05 - Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. 0
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. 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. 0
PLO09 - Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 1
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. 0
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 0
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 The structure, organization and functions of plants Course notes and related topics in other sources
2 The relation of plant-water,general features,water potential. Course notes and related topics in other sources
3 TThe relation of plant-water,: water movement in plants Course notes and related topics in other sources
4 Plant photosynthesis: photosynthetic system Course notes and related topics in other sources
5 Plant photosynthesis: the light reactions Topics on course notes
6 Photosynthesis in plants,carbondioxide assimilation.Homework will be given on this topic Course notes and related topics in other sources
7 Plant respiration Topics on course notes
8 Mid-Term Exam Course notes and related topics in other sources
9 Translocation of the assimilates in plants Preparing for the exam by working the lecture notes, presentations, related papers and books.
10 Translocation of the assimilates in plants Course notes and related topics in other sources
11 Nitrogen Metabolism in plants Course notes and related topics in other sources
12 Lipid Metabolism in plants Course notes and related topics in other sources
13 Plant growth and development: basic principles Course notes and related topics in other sources
14 Plant growth and development:Development Control Course notes and related topics in other sources
15 Plant growth and development: control of plant development, the hormone Course notes and related topics in other sources
16 Term Exams Preparing for the exam by working the lecture notes, presentations, related papers and books.
17 Term Exams Preparing for the exam by working the lecture notes, presentations, related papers and books.


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 24 24
Total Workload (Hour) 88
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,52
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 07.05.2025 10:08