Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| GARDEN PLANTS PR. | |
| Code | BBP402 |
| Name | Citriculture 2 |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. 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. TURGUT YEŞİLOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. TURGUT YEŞİLOĞLU
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. BİLGE YILMAZ (Bahar) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
Teaching morphology, biology and physiology of citrus, new citrus varieties in the world and Turkey and ecological requirements, modern citrus growing techniques (irrigation, fertilization, frost protection methods, etc.), citrus nursery, propagation methods, mainly used citrus rootstocks, orchard establishment
Course Content
Morphology, biology and physiology of citrus, new citrus varieties in the world and Turkey and ecological requirements, modern citrus growing techniques (irrigation, fertilization, frost protection methods, etc.), citrus nursery, propagation methods, mainly used citrus rootstocks, orchard establishment
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Compares citrus genera, species and varieties in terms of morphology, physiological and biological aspects. |
| LO02 | Explains the climate zones where citrus fruits grow and interprets their ecological requirements. |
| LO03 | Compares and interprets the ecological demands of citrus species and varieties. |
| LO04 | Defines propagation methods and can explains nursery. |
| LO05 | Defines the rootstocks used in the world and in Turkey and their characteristics. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties | 5 |
| 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 | 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 | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO14 | - | Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morphology and biology of citrus | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 2 | Physiology of citrus | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 3 | Climate zones and conditions of the worlds citrus produced areas. Citrus species avaible for cultivation in those climate zones | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 4 | Ecological requirements and conditions of citrus | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 5 | Factors affect citrus fruit yield and quality | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 6 | Citrus Propagation Methods | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 7 | Nursery in Citrus | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 9 | Citrus prunning techniques | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 10 | Prunning in citrus (types of prunning, times of prunning, special requirements of prunning, mechanical prunning method( | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 11 | Time and method of leaf sampling for the proper fertilization program. Functions of nutrient elements and deficiency symptoms in citrus | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 12 | Irrigation in Citrus | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 13 | Soil management in Citrus (soil agitation methods, most commonly used techniques in the world and Turkey) | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 14 | Citrus fruit disorders | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 15 | Freeze damage and frost protection methods in Citrus | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading of the papers about the lecture |
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 | ||