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| Unit | POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| GARDEN AGRICULTURE PR. | |
| Code | BAT136 |
| Name | Seed Control and Certification |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. AYGÜL DAYAN |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör.Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course is to inform students about obtaining seeds, which are the main elements in the establishment of civilizations and the beginning of a settled life, and how to do certification processes.
Course Content
To teach the laws and regulations of Seed Control and Certification, seed tests and practices, quality control and certification process, to give information about the preparation, processing and labeling of seeds for the market, to teach variety registration and its importance, to discuss seed problems and solution proposals in Turkish agriculture.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Resources
Sehirali, S. (2002). Seed and Technology. Edirne: Trakya University. Faculty of Agriculture Arrow
Notes
Notes prepared by the course coordinator
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the laws and regulations about seed control and certification and variety registration |
| LO02 | Define seed quality standards |
| LO03 | Explain seed control and certification processes |
| LO04 | Can apply quality management systems in seed production |
| LO05 | Explains the diagnosis and control methods of seed diseases and pests. |
| LO06 | Plans certified seed production processes |
| LO07 | Explains the sorting methods in seeds. |
| LO08 | Interprets moisture analysis in seeds |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in the fields of Agricultural Technician | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It applies the most appropriate cultivation technique, taking into account the ecological conditions during the production phase. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Finds the source of environmental, biological, technical and economic problems that may adversely affect the achievement of the desired level of yield and quality in horticulture and can develop solutions based on research | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identify and grow fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies methods for the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources and the environment in the field of Horticulture | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates and analyzes changes in horticultural irrigation, fertilization, identification of diseases and pests and post-harvest storage | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to obtain information in the field of Horticulture, to research, evaluate, record, to do consultancy and expertise, to write and implement projects | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to work successfully as a member of the work team and in different environments by identifying and undertaking different roles that enhance individual abilities | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Access to relevant information, analytical thinking and planning, have an inquiring, investigative and creative vision and use the acquired information for the benefit of society | 2 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being able to transfer information, communicate and present information to people at different levels working in the field; Apart from this, they have the ability to constantly renew themselves by determining their educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with their interests and abilities | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Establish and operate a orchards, greenhouse and vineyard | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains basic communication skills |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seed Law, Regulation Changes Who Can Produce Seeds | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Seed Control and Certification Field Control (Purpose of field control, Conditions sought in the field) | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Field Control (Evaluation of Field Control Report, Field standards, Sampling from seeds) | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Laboratory Control Sample acceptance, obtaining working sample, Physical analysis | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Weight tests 1000-grain weight | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Moisture analysis in seeds Determination of heterogeneity | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Germination Tests | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | To prepare for the exam by working from the lecture notes and presentations on the topics covered until the midterm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Variety separation methods (varietal separation by examining seeds - Phenol test, potassium hydroxide test, peroxidase test, electrophoresis test) | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması |
| 10 | Variety separation methods (by examining lawns, examining young plants in a greenhouse or climate chamber, growing plants in field plots) | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Vigor (strength, vitality) tests (Performance tests, Pressure (stress) tests), Vigor (strength) tests (Biochemical tests) Seed health tests | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Certification processes: Certification processes in horticultural crops | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Certification procedures in vegetable growing | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Certification processes in fruit growing | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Certification processes in viticulture | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | To prepare for the exam by working from the lecture notes and presentations on the topics covered until the end of the semester | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | To prepare for the exam by working from the lecture notes and presentations on the topics covered until the end of the semester | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
| 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 |
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 | ||