BB610 Cacti and Succulents

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

Information

Code BB610
Name Cacti and Succulents
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. NEZİHE KÖKSAL


Course Goal

Learns basic concepts and subjects on cactus and succulent plants

Course Content

Learns the botanical, physiological, biochemical agronomic properties, and the techniques of propagation and cultivation, in cacti and succulents plants.

Course Precondition

Absent

Resources

Kaktüs ve Sukkullent Bitkiler lecture notes (unpublished)

Notes

Kaktüsler ve Diğer Sukulentler (Book), Nail Printing House


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Defines cactus and succulent plant species
LO02 Discuss species, distribution area and economic importance of cacti and succulents plants
LO03 Dşscuss propagation tecniques of cacti and succulents plants
LO04 Explain botanical, and biochemical features of cacti and succulents plants
LO05 Understand the physiology of cacti and succulents plants and discuss about their adaptation


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to develop and deepen knowledge acquired in horticultural field based on undergraduate level competencies 1
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to understand the interaction between horticultural field and related disciplines
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal 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
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Solving problems by using research methods and solving cause and effect relationships
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to conduct a study requiring expertise on horticultural plants independently 1
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal 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
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To lead the horticultural plants in an environment that requires solving problems 1
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Access to resources related to garden plants, benefiting from these resources and self-renewal
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı 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 1
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To be able to transfer his / her studies, developments in his / her field of expertise and research results using oral, written and visual tools
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To be able to use advanced computer software and information and communication technologies as necessary in relation to horticultural plants
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği 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.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği 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


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The distribution area cacti and succulents in the world and in Turkey Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 Introduction and classification of cactus Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Morphological and anatomical features of cacti plants Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Physiological features of cacti plants Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Ecological requirements of cacti plants Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Stress factors in cactus and biochemical changes Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Propagation of cactus Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Introduction of succulents species Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Importance of succulents as an ornamental plant Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 The botanical features of succulents plants Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Physiological and biochemical features of succulents plants Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Growing requirements in succulents Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Presentation and marketing techniques in cactus and succulents Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Medical and industrial use of cactus and succulent plants Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Practices, and review of course topics Reading of the papers about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma
17 Term Exams Reading the suggested sources and lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS