BBP364 Soilless Culture

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
GARDEN PLANTS PR.
Code BBP364
Name Soilless Culture
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. HAYRİYE YILDIZ DAŞGAN
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. HAYRİYE YILDIZ DAŞGAN (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach soilless growing

Course Content

To teach different soilless culture systems, soilless growing substrates, nutrient solution preparation, advantages and disadvantages of soilless culture are covered in the lecture. Also, different soilless systems with different plant species are investigated.

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learn the conceptual and theoretical knowledge of the soilless plant growing
LO02 Sufficient konwlodge gains in order to manage soilless growing
LO03 Learn the reparation of nurient solution and managing plant nutrition
LO04 Learn fertilsers that use for nutrient solution


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 3
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 5
PLO05 - To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals 2
PLO06 - Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties 4
PLO07 - Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture 0
PLO08 - Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture 5
PLO09 - Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture 4
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 5
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 5
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. 3
PLO14 - Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition and classification of hydroponic cultivation Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects
2 The advantages and disadvantages of soilless growing Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects
3 Open and closed (re-cycling) soilless growing systems Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects
4 Organic and inorganic (inert) substrates -1 Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects
5 Organic and inorganic (inert) substrates - 2 Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects
6 The prenciples of the substrates cultures (bag, pot, pillow etc.) Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects
7 The prenciples of the substrates cultures (column, floor etc.) Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects
8 Mid-Term Exam Studing of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects
9 The principles of the hydroponics Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects
10 Preparation of the nutrient solution and applying tot he plants -1 Nutrient solution for substrats Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects
11 Preparation of the nutrient solution and applying tot he plants - 2 Nutrient solution for hydroponics Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects
12 Investigation of a sample soilless growing systems I (NFT growing) Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects
13 Investigation of a sample soilless growing systems II (Rockwool culture) Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects
14 Investigation of a sample soilless growing systems III (Volcanic tuff growing) Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects
15 Investigation of a sample soilless growing systems IV (Aeroponics growing) Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects
16 Term Exams Studing of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects
17 Term Exams Studing of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 20
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 20
1. Final Exam - 80
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

Update Time: 22.04.2025 12:42