Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| GARDEN PLANTS PR. | |
| Code | BBP468 |
| Name | Post-Harvest Physiology in Horticultural Crops |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÖMÜR DÜNDAR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ÖMÜR DÜNDAR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to gain knowledge on post-harvest physiolgy and affecting factors in horticultural crops
Course Content
This course concentrates on harvest, post-harvest physiology and development, maturing and senecense in horticural crops
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows basic principles of harvest, post-harvest physiolgy |
| LO02 | Knows development, maturing and metabolic processes |
| LO03 | Knows chemical changes after harvest. |
| LO04 | Knows maturing and ethylene mechanisms |
| LO05 | Fungal and physiologic rotts in horticultural crops |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering | 3 |
| PLO02 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | 2 |
| PLO03 | - | To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture | 3 |
| PLO04 | - | Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals | 3 |
| PLO06 | - | Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties | 2 |
| PLO07 | - | Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture | 2 |
| 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 | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying | 3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and contents of lecture. Importance of vegetables and fruits | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 2 | Morphological changes during development and maturing | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 3 | Chemical changes | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 4 | Respiration | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 5 | Factors affecting respiration | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 6 | Respiration rate, methods for measuring respiration rate | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 7 | Parameters to determine harvest time | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written exam | |
| 9 | Disadvantages of wrong harvest time | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 10 | Harvest parameters | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 11 | Quality of horticultural crops | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 12 | Postharvest deterations | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 13 | Special practices | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 14 | Ethylen biosenthesis | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 15 | Ripening and degrening | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 80 | 32 |
| 1. Homework | 20 | 8 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |