BAT214 Mushroom Growing

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

Information

Unit POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
GARDEN AGRICULTURE PR.
Code BAT214
Name Mushroom Growing
Term 2021-2022 Academic Year
Semester 4. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Uzaktan Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK ÇATAL
Course Instructor Öğr. Gör. Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK ÇATAL (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

Teach mushroom species cultured and collected fom nature, their production quantities, growing conditions, methods, problems during production, all of the production steps from composting.

Course Content

Isolation of spores from mushroom, obtaining of mycellium from spores, composting, sowing mycellium to compost, eceological conditions for mushroom production, cultural practices, harvesting, mushroom disease and pest, history of mushroom production, different production methods and mushroom biology.

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Students know basic concepts about mushroom production
LO02 Students learn mushroom production techniques
LO03 Students can establish mushroom and compost production facility
LO04 Students learn harvesting, packing and conservation of mushroom


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in agricultural technician
PLO02 - To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects
PLO03 - To have technical knowledge in subjects related to horticulture
PLO04 - Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches
PLO05 - To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals
PLO06 - Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture
PLO07 - Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture
PLO08 - Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying
PLO09 - Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions
PLO10 - Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society
PLO11 - Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills.
PLO12 - Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Course description and contents The history of mushroom production of Turkey and the world Preparations from recommended sources and given lecture notes
2 Definition, classification, economic importance and nutrient value of mushroom. Preparations from recommended sources and given lecture notes
3 Biology and reproduction of Agaricus bisporus Preparations from recommended sources and given lecture notes
4 Ecological requirements of Agaricus bisporus Preparations from recommended sources and given lecture notes
5 Mushroom production systems Preparations from recommended sources and given lecture notes
6 Modern mushroom production plants Preparations from recommended sources and given lecture notes
7 Preparation of compost materials and composting Preparations from recommended sources and given lecture notes
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparations from recommended sources and given lecture notes
9 Mid-term exam The topics examined until this week are studied for the exam from the recommended resources and given course grades
10 Mycellium sowing methods to compost Preparations from recommended sources and given lecture notes
11 Features, preparation and laying of casing in Agaricus bisoporus production Preparations from recommended sources and given lecture notes
12 Cultural practices applied during mushroom production Preparations from recommended sources and given lecture notes
13 Harvesting, conservation and packing Preparations from recommended sources and given lecture notes
14 Mushroom diseases and pest Preparations from recommended sources and given lecture notes
15 Pleurotus spp. Cultivation Preparations from recommended sources and given lecture notes
16 Term Exams The subjects examined as well as the topics examined during the semester are studied for the exam from the recommended resources and given course grades
17 Term Exams The subjects examined as well as the topics examined during the semester are studied for the exam from the recommended resources and given course grades


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

Update Time: 30.03.2022 03:34