BBP362 Minor Vegetables

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

Information

Unit FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
GARDEN PLANTS PR.
Code BBP362
Name Minor Vegetables
Term 2020-2021 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 Uzaktan Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. İLKNUR SOLMAZ
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. İLKNUR SOLMAZ (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

Know the taxonomic, biological, ecological, physiological and agronomic terms about the minor vegetable species like okra, vigna bean, faba bean sweet corn, asparagus, red beet, swiss chard, minth, pepino, physalis, dill, cress, rocket and having ability to produce these crops.

Course Content

Production of the minor vegetable crops in Turkey; okra, vigna bean, faba bean sweet corn, asparagus, red beet, swiss chard, minth, pepino, physalis, dill, cress, rocket is investigated in detail on this lecture. Economic importance of this species in Turkey and in the world, botanical introduction of the vegetable species, introduction of the cultivars, ecological requirements (temperature, radiation, relative humidity, soil factors) are discussed, information about seedling production, transplanting, plant density, diseases and pests, special cultural techniques (irrigation, nutrition, pruning, and harvest) is given.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Recognizes the origins, systematics, biological, agronomic, ecological and physiological characteristics of minor vegetable species.
LO02 Describes the maintenance procedures of minor vegetable species.
LO03 Discusses the problems encountered in minor vegetable cultivation.
LO04 Establishes minor vegetable plantations


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering 2
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 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 2
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 3
PLO07 - Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture 1
PLO08 - Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture 1
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 1
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 2
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 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to minor vegetables Lecture notes and reference books
2 Origin and systematics, variety types, importance in nutrition and health, consuption forms, economical importance in the world and in Turkey, botanical characters, ecological requirements, cultivation techniques, and maintaining activities of okra Lecture notes and reference books
3 Origin and systematics, variety types, importance in nutrition and health, consuption forms, economical importance in the world and in Turkey, botanical characters, ecological requirements, cultivation techniques, and maintaining activities of vigna bean, Lecture notes and reference books
4 Origin and systematics, variety types, importance in nutrition and health, consuption forms, economical importance in the world and in Turkey, botanical characters, ecological requirements, cultivation techniques, and maintaining activities of faba bean, Lecture notes and reference books
5 Origin and systematics, variety types, importance in nutrition and health, consuption forms, economical importance in the world and in Turkey, botanical characters, ecological requirements, cultivation techniques, and maintaining activities of sweet corn Lecture notes and reference books
6 Origin and systematics, variety types, importance in nutrition and health, consuption forms, economical importance in the world and in Turkey, botanical characters, ecological requirements, cultivation techniques, and maintaining activities of asparagus Lecture notes and reference books
7 Origin and systematics, variety types, importance in nutrition and health, consuption forms, economical importance in the world and in Turkey, botanical characters, ecological requirements, cultivation techniques, and maintaining activities of red beet Lecture notes and reference books
8 Mid-Term Exam Lecture notes and reference books
9 Origin and systematics, variety types, importance in nutrition and health, consuption forms, economical importance in the world and in Turkey, botanical characters, ecological requirements, cultivation techniques, and maintaining activities of swiss chard Lecture notes and reference books
10 Origin and systematics, variety types, importance in nutrition and health, consuption forms, economical importance in the world and in Turkey, botanical characters, ecological requirements, cultivation techniques, and maintaining activities of minth Lecture notes and reference books
11 Origin and systematics, variety types, importance in nutrition and health, consuption forms, economical importance in the world and in Turkey, botanical characters, ecological requirements, cultivation techniques, and maintaining activities of pepino Lecture notes and reference books
12 Origin and systematics, variety types, importance in nutrition and health, consuption forms, economical importance in the world and in Turkey, botanical characters, ecological requirements, cultivation techniques, and maintaining activities of physalis Lecture notes and reference books
13 Origin and systematics, variety types, importance in nutrition and health, consuption forms, economical importance in the world and in Turkey, botanical characters, ecological requirements, cultivation techniques, and maintaining activities of dill Lecture notes and reference books
14 Origin and systematics, variety types, importance in nutrition and health, consuption forms, economical importance in the world and in Turkey, botanical characters, ecological requirements, cultivation techniques, and maintaining activities of cress Lecture notes and reference books
15 Origin and systematics, variety types, importance in nutrition and health, consuption forms, economical importance in the world and in Turkey, botanical characters, ecological requirements, cultivation techniques, and maintaining activities of rocket Lecture notes and reference books
16 Term Exams Lecture notes and reference books
17 Term Exams Lecture notes and reference books


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


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