Information
| Unit | POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| GARDEN AGRICULTURE PR. | |
| Code | BAT137 |
| Name | Garden Establishment and Maintenance Procedures |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. 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 | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. AYGÜL DAYAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The factors influencing the establishment of an orchard and the explanation of each factor will provide information about annual maintenance tasks in the orchard.
Course Content
Selection of Orchard Site, Selection of Fruit Species and Varieties, Selection of Fruit Rootstocks, Knowing Pollination Requirements, Planting Systems and Planting Density, Determining the Type and Number of Seedlings, Planting Time, Land Preparation, Seedling Planting, Annual Maintenance Operations in Orchards.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
Notes prepared by the course coordinator
Notes
General Fruit Growing (Fundamentals of Fruit Cultivation) book, Nobel Academic Publishing, 2022
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It analyzes how the orchard was established. |
| LO02 | It describes the cultural practices carried out within the scope of fruit cultivation. |
| LO03 | In the field of horticulture, including viticulture, fruit growing, vegetable growing, ornamental plants, greenhouse cultivation, and seedling and sapling production, the specialist prepares production projects for horticultural products. |
| LO04 | In garden design, it explains the importance of variety selection. |
| LO05 | It describes their parent plants and intended uses. |
| LO06 | This section outlines the points to consider when establishing a garden for horticultural products. |
| LO07 | This explains the purpose and importance of understanding the pollination biology of species in horticultural crops. |
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. | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates and analyzes changes in horticultural irrigation, fertilization, identification of diseases and pests and post-harvest storage | 2 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 4 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains basic communication skills |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selection of Orchard Site | Information in the relevant lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Selection of Orchard Site, Selection of Fruit Species and Varieties | Information in the relevant lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Selection of Fruit Rootstocks, Knowing Pollination Requirements, Planting Systems and Planting Density - Part 1 | Information in the relevant lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Selection of Fruit Rootstocks, Knowing Pollination Requirements, Planting Systems and Planting Density (Part 2) | Information in the relevant lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Feasibility report for orchard establishment. | Information in the relevant lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Features to consider in garden planning | Information in the relevant lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Annual maintenance operations include: 1. Soil preparation. | Information in the relevant lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for the midterm exam by studying the topics covered up to that point using the provided lecture notes and presentations. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Annual maintenance procedures include: 2. Pruning, 3. Watering, and Fertilizing. | Information in the relevant lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Annual maintenance procedures: 6. Harvesting, 7. Storage | Information in the relevant lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Student presentation of a feasibility report for a garden project using a different type of blueberry. | Information in the relevant lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Student presentation of feasibility report for a garden establishment project of a different type of olive tree. | Information in the relevant lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Student presentation of feasibility report for a garden planting project of a different species (Aronia). | Information in the relevant lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Student presentation of feasibility report for a different type of walnut orchard establishment project. | Information in the relevant lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | general repetition | Information in the relevant lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for the midterm exam by studying the topics covered up to that point using the provided lecture notes and presentations. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing for the midterm exam by studying the topics covered up to that point using the provided lecture notes and presentations. | 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 | 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 | ||