Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| GARDEN PLANTS PR. | |
| Code | BBP413 |
| Name | Post-Harvest Physiology and Marketting of Horticultural Crops |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÖMÜR DÜNDAR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ÖMÜR DÜNDAR
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. OKAN ÖZKAYA (Güz) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is teaching storage, factors affecting on storage and marketting of Horticultural crops
Course Content
This course concentrates on harvest, metabolic processes in post-harvest, storage systems and supplies, different storage techniques and pre-cooling.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows basic principles in storage of horticultural crops |
| LO02 | Knows metabolic process in development, maturing and post-harvest |
| LO03 | Knows different storage systems |
| LO04 | Knows packaging and transport techniques |
| LO05 | Knows physiological and fungal rotts in horticultural crops |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to storage and marketting of horticultural crops, aims and aspects of storing vegetables and fruits. | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 2 | Morphological changes during development and maturing in horticultural crops | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 3 | Chemical changes | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 4 | Respiration, and facts affecting respiration process | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 5 | Fruit flesh firmness, total soluble solids, acidity | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 6 | Factors affecting cooling process, cooling in mechanical methods | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 7 | Modern cooling techniques | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | |
| 9 | Harvesting and marketting in temperate zone fruits, stone fruits, berries and citrus | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 10 | Packaging of fruits and vegetables in modified atmospheric package | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 11 | Storage of fruits and vegetables in modified atmospheric conditions. | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 12 | Ethylene biosynthesis | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 13 | Packaging materials used in fruits and vegetables | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 14 | Advantages and disadvantages of mechanical and hand harvesting in fruits and vegetables | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 15 | Fresh cut physiology | Reading of the papers about the lecture | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | 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 |