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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| FIELD CROPS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | TB596 |
| Name | Seed Storage Technologies for Field Crops |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ESRA ÇAKIR |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to examine, on a scientific basis, the physiological, biological, and chemical changes occurring in post-harvest processes of field crops, and to evaluate the effects of these changes on product quality. Within the scope of the course, it is intended to provide students with advanced knowledge of modern storage technologies, quality control methods, and strategies to reduce product losses. In addition, in line with approaches that integrate theoretical knowledge with practice, the course aims to develop students’ abilities to analyze grain storage processes, identify encountered problems, and propose innovative and sustainable solutions to these problems.
Course Content
This course covers storage technologies and quality management principles aimed at preventing post-harvest losses in field crops. Within the scope of the course, the following topics are addressed: physical, biological, and chemical deterioration processes; dry storage, cold storage, and controlled atmosphere storage systems; management of temperature, humidity, and gas composition in storage environments; sensor technologies, digital monitoring systems, and automation applications; and quality assessment and control methods during the storage process. In addition, through laboratory practices, field analyses, and project-based studies, the course aims to enable students to apply theoretical knowledge in practice and to develop research-oriented thinking skills.
Course Precondition
NONE
Resources
ICARDA. (2024). Dryland cereals and grain storage systems: Research highlights.Navarro, S., & Noyes, R. T. (2001). The Mechanics and Physics of Modern Grain Aeration Management. CRC Press. CIMMYT. (2023). Postharvest management and grain storage practices for wheat farmers. TÜBİTAK MAM. (2021). Moisture, temperature, and mycotoxin management during grain storage.
Notes
Scientific Articles R. J. Hodges, J. C. Buzby, & B. Bennett. (2011). Postharvest losses and waste… Journal of Agricultural Science, 149(S1), 37–45. Scientific Journals Journal of Stored Products Research (Elsevier) Postharvest Biology and Technology (Elsevier)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyzes and explains, on a scientific basis, field crop seed storage ecosystems, post-harvest loss mechanisms, and their sustainability implications. |
| LO02 | Evaluates the performance of conventional and advanced storage systems (such as controlled atmosphere, cold chain, and digital monitoring–based systems) through comparative analysis. |
| LO03 | Assesses quality changes during storage by employing sensor technologies, data monitoring, and analytical methods. |
| LO04 | Designs or models smart storage systems, automation processes, and data-driven decision-making mechanisms. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Graduates become a specialist on the field crops area by improving their skills. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They comprehend interdisciplinary interaction in his specialization area. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | They can follow the latest developments in field crops area and get access to the knowledge source, gather this knowledge, reach new knowledge and synthesize by evaluating available studies and follow the innovations in his field. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | They can synthesize and interpret interdisciplinary knowledge by using theoretical and practical skills at a specialist level in field crops area. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They find solutions for problems related to field crops by using research methods and establish cause effect relationships. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They incorporate their knowledge on his special area by combining their knowledge with those from the other scientific areas and produce new knowledge and also solve the problems by using scientific research methods. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They determine a problem independently in field crops subject, provide solutions, evaluate the results and implement whenever required. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They are qualified to solve a problem in their field. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They are equipped with analytical and critical thinking ability to direct their learning and to conduct advanced studies in their fields independently. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They transfer current developments and their own studies in the field crops area systematically to the his working group and to different groups from other study fields orally or visually by supporting them with qualitative and quantitive data. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | They study and improve the social relationships and standards leading these relationship by a critical point of view and take action when needed. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | They are able to understand and translate an article written in a foreign language. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | They develop policy, strategy and experimental plans related to field crops area and evaluate obtained results within the framework of quality processes. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to grain storage systems and processes | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Post-harvest seed losses and quality deterioration mechanisms | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Physical, biological, and chemical deterioration in seeds | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Seed preparation and pre-treatments: cleaning, drying, grading | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Dry storage systems and silo technologies | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Benzetim |
| 6 | Controlled and cold storage systems | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 7 | Controlled atmosphere and oxygen-controlled storage technologies, gene bank conditions | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Determination of assignment topic | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Seed respiration and aging processes during storage | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Storage pests, pathogens, and seed health management | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Sensors, monitoring systems, and digital technologies in seed storage | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Energy efficiency and sustainable seed storage strategies | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Modern storage technologies and automation | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Analysis of storage applications through real or academic case studies | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Student project presentations | Reading course materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||