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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| GARDEN PLANTS PR. | |
| Code | BBP453 |
| Name | Pruning Techniques |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ALİ KÜDEN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ALİ KÜDEN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
It is aimed to teach the physiological effects of the almonds on the fruit trees, to teach the importance of the pruning in the aquaculture, and to transfer the acquired knowledge to practice.
Course Content
Subjects such as pruning and pruning purpose in fruit trees, physiological principals of pruning, relationship between summer pruing and yield, ABA accumaliton and pruning, rootstocks, classical pruning and modern pruning systems, relevant pruning systems and pruning shape, relations of rootstocks and cutting are emphasized.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identify branches of fruit trees. |
| LO02 | Organs of fruit trees and functions. |
| LO03 | Realize purposes of pruning. |
| LO04 | Follow current pruning systems. |
| LO05 | Determine and apply relevant pruning systems according to plant species, cultivars and rootstock to be used. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches | 3 |
| PLO05 | - | To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture | 1 |
| PLO08 | - | Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture | 1 |
| PLO10 | - | Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying | 4 |
| PLO11 | - | Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. | 2 |
| PLO14 | - | Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organs of fruit trees and functions. | Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur. | |
| 2 | Roots and body. | Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur. | |
| 3 | Branches od pome fruit tree | Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur. | |
| 4 | Branches of stone and pome fruit trees. | Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur. | |
| 5 | Fruit buds of pome, stone and other fruit trees. | Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur. | |
| 6 | Rootstocks used in fruit growing and their functions. | Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur. | |
| 7 | Description of pruning and its purposes. | Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur. | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-term exam. | |
| 9 | Physiological principal of pruning. | Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur. | |
| 10 | Pruning time: summer and winter pruning. | Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur. | |
| 11 | Shapes given to fruit trees 1 | Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur. | |
| 12 | Shapes given to fruit trees 2 | Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur. | |
| 13 | New pruning techniques and alternative mehods to pruning. | Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur. | |
| 14 | Relation between hormones and pruning | Study course notes and related subjects in recomended literatur. | |
| 15 | Application | Application | |
| 16 | Term Exams | exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Final exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| 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 |