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| Code | BBP428 |
| Name | Diploma Thesis |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 0-4 (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 | Doç. Dr. Mehmet Ali SARIDAŞ |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
In disciplines related to horticultural plants, students take responsibility for conducting research projects either individually or as a group, carrying out field and laboratory work. They collect data and interpret it. Thus, students thoroughly research a project topic, prepare it as a thesis, and present their research to a community.
Course Content
How to conduct a research topic in disciplines related to horticultural plants, how to obtain data, and how to transfer the collected data is applied as shown.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
General Horticulture Plants Book
Notes
Fruit Cultivation, Vegetable Cultivation, Vineyard Cultivation, Ornamental Plant Cultivation and Postharvest physiology Books
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It lists the literature on previous studies conducted on a research topic related to horticultural plants. |
| LO02 | It determines the information obtained after the review |
| LO03 | It organizes the planning of field and/or laboratory work related to the topic. |
| LO04 | It presents the research by revealing the obtained data. |
| LO05 | It showcases the results obtained from the study. |
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. | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Scanning the literature to be used during the research period | It is expected that the student is knowledgeable about the subjects of the course. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 2 | Forming the project | Determination of literature suitable for the subject of study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Determination of the research topic | Project preliminary draft preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 4 | Writing the research project outline | Writing the project draft | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 5 | Establishing the experiment | Preparation of the area and sufficient number of research materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 6 | Ensuring that the trial is carried out properly | Providing the necessary infrastructure | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 7 | Carrying out necessary maintenance work | Determination of plant needs according to previous studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav, Jüri Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | Monitoring the trial | Literature study on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme , Problem Çözme, Grup Çalışması |
| 10 | Making samples that reflect the practices | Preparation of sample transport containers | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme , Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 11 | Performing laboratory analyzes and collecting data | Determination of analysis methods | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Deney / Laboratuvar, Bireysel Çalışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme , Problem Çözme |
| 12 | Collecting data in laboratory | Determining appropriate analysis methods | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Deney / Laboratuvar, Bireysel Çalışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme , Problem Çözme |
| 13 | Performing statistical analysis | Editing the data in Excel program | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 14 | Evaluation of the obtained results | Thesis writing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 15 | Writing the thesis with literature discussion | Writing thesis by discussing | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam to be conducted | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi, Jüri Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Presenting the thesis | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi, Jüri Değerlendirmesi, Sözlü 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) | 17 | 2 | 34 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 75 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,00 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||