BBP364 Soilless Culture

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code BBP364
Name Soilless Culture
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. HAYRİYE YILDIZ DAŞGAN


Course Goal

To teach soilless growing

Course Content

To teach different soilless culture systems, soilless growing substrates, nutrient solution preparation, advantages and disadvantages of soilless culture are covered in the lecture. Also, different soilless systems with different plant species are investigated.

Course Precondition

No

Resources

Advanced Guide to Hyroponics (Soilless Cultivation), James Sholto Douglas, Pelham Books/ Stephen Greene press

Notes

Hydroponic Food Production, Howard M. Resh, Woodbridge Press Publishing Company


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learn the conceptual and theoretical knowledge of the soilless plant growing
LO02 Sufficient konwlodge gains in order to manage soilless growing
LO03 Learn the reparation of nurient solution and managing plant nutrition
LO04 Learn fertilsers that use for nutrient solution


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Adequate knowledge on subjects specific to the discipline of Mathematics, Science and Agricultural Engineering (Horticulture), ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The ability to identify and solve problems related to the cultivation, breeding and product preservation of fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants in horticulture, the ability to choose and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 4
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The ability to design in a way that meets the necessary conditions for the cultivation of fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants in the open and greenhouse in horticulture and the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 5
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in horticulture practices, ability to use information technologies effectively 5
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research issues in the field of Horticulture 5
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Breeding of Horticultural Plants, developing new varieties, making selection, protecting genetic resources, producing propagation materials (seeds, seedlings, saplings) of developed varieties, ability to work in individual and multi-disciplinary teams
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Ability to write effective reports in the field of Horticulture, to understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to take and give clear and understandable instructions 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, the ability to access information in the field of Horticulture, to follow the developments in science and technology and to constantly renew oneself 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Behaving in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Horticulture, and knowledge of standards used in engineering practices 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Information about applications in business life, such as project management, risk management and change management in the field of Horticulture, awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, information about sustainable development 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knowledge of the effects of horticultural practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of Horticulture, awareness of the legal consequences of horticultural solutions 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition and classification of hydroponic cultivation Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 The advantages and disadvantages of soilless growing Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Open and closed (re-cycling) soilless growing systems Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri
4 Organic and inorganic (inert) substrates -1 Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
5 Organic and inorganic (inert) substrates - 2 Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
6 The prenciples of the substrates cultures (bag, pot, pillow etc.) Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma
7 The prenciples of the substrates cultures (column, floor etc.) Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Studing of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi
9 The principles of the hydroponics Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
10 Preparation of the nutrient solution and applying tot he plants -1 Nutrient solution for substrats Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme
11 Preparation of the nutrient solution and applying tot he plants - 2 Nutrient solution for hydroponics Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Investigation of a sample soilless growing systems I (NFT growing) Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
13 Investigation of a sample soilless growing systems II (Rockwool culture) Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
14 Investigation of a sample soilless growing systems III (Volcanic tuff growing) Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Investigation of a sample soilless growing systems IV (Aeroponics growing) Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
16 Term Exams Studing of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi
17 Term Exams Studing of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Performans Değerlendirmesi


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 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS