BBP427 Post-Harvest Physiology and Marketting of Horticultural Crops

3 ECTS - 2-2 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code BBP427
Name Post-Harvest Physiology and Marketting of Horticultural Crops
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ÖMÜR DÜNDAR


Course Goal

The aim of this course is teaching storage, factors affecting on storage and marketting of Horticultural crops

Course Content

This course concentrates on harvest, metabolic processes in post-harvest, storage systems and supplies, different storage techniques and pre-cooling.

Course Precondition

no

Resources

Lecture note

Notes

books


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Knows basic principles in storage of horticultural crops
LO02 Knows metabolic process in development, maturing and post-harvest
LO03 Knows different storage systems
LO04 Knows packaging and transport techniques
LO05 Knows physiological and fungal rotts in horticultural crops


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
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. 5
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. 3
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 4
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 4
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
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


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to storage and marketting of horticultural crops, aims and aspects of storing vegetables and fruits. Reading of the papers about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar
2 Morphological changes during development and maturing in horticultural crops Reading of the papers about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Deney / Laboratuvar
3 Chemical changes Reading of the papers about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Respiration, and facts affecting respiration process Reading of the papers about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
5 Fruit flesh firmness, total soluble solids, acidity Reading of the papers about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
6 Factors affecting cooling process, cooling in mechanical methods Reading of the papers about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
7 Modern cooling techniques Reading of the papers about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
8 Mid-Term Exam Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Harvesting and marketting in temperate zone fruits, stone fruits, berries and citrus Reading of the papers about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
10 Packaging of fruits and vegetables in modified atmospheric package Reading of the papers about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar
11 Storage of fruits and vegetables in modified atmospheric conditions. Reading of the papers about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
12 Ethylene biosynthesis Reading of the papers about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Deney / Laboratuvar
13 Packaging materials used in fruits and vegetables Reading of the papers about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Advantages and disadvantages of mechanical and hand harvesting in fruits and vegetables Reading of the papers about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Fresh cut physiology Reading of the papers about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 12 12
Total Workload (Hour) 86
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,44
ECTS 3 ECTS