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| Code | BBP421 |
| Name | Vegetable Seeds |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. İLKNUR SOLMAZ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. İLKNUR SOLMAZ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To understand the general situation of vegetable seed growing in the world and in Turkey, new developments in the seed sector, seed types, seed biology, seed processing and technology, quality in vegetable seeds, control and certification and vegetable seed cultivation.
Course Content
The place of vegetable seed production in Turkey and the world, the definition of seed, the importance of seed production and quality, the structure of the seed, hybrid seeds, seed physiology, dormancy, vernalization, germination and vigor tests, stimulation of germination and stimulants, control and certification of seeds , storage, effect of environmental conditions on seed production, seed extraction methods, seed yields and growing of vegetables for seed production.
Course Precondition
No pre-condition.
Resources
Courses notes
Notes
Current publications in this field.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Define the concepts related to vegetable seed production and the situation of seed growing in Turkey and in the world. |
| LO02 | Gains the skill of the application of seed production in various vegetable species. |
| LO03 | Able to produce vegetable seeds. |
| LO04 | Analyze the biological, technological and agronomic conditions required for vegetable seed. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge on subjects specific to the discipline of Mathematics, Science and Agricultural Engineering (Horticulture), ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to identify and solve problems related to the cultivation, breeding and product preservation of fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants in horticulture, the ability to choose and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The ability to design in a way that meets the necessary conditions for the cultivation of fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants in the open and greenhouse in horticulture and the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in horticulture practices, ability to use information technologies effectively | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research issues in the field of Horticulture | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Breeding of Horticultural Plants, developing new varieties, making selection, protecting genetic resources, producing propagation materials (seeds, seedlings, saplings) of developed varieties, ability to work in individual and multi-disciplinary teams | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ability to write effective reports in the field of Horticulture, to understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to take and give clear and understandable instructions | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, the ability to access information in the field of Horticulture, to follow the developments in science and technology and to constantly renew oneself | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Behaving in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Horticulture, and knowledge of standards used in engineering practices | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Information about applications in business life, such as project management, risk management and change management in the field of Horticulture, awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, information about sustainable development | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge of the effects of horticultural practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of Horticulture, awareness of the legal consequences of horticultural solutions | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stages and current status of vegetable seed production in Turkey | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Seed and seed concepts | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Seed types | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Open pollinated vegetable seeds | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Hybrid vegetable seeds | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Seed physiology | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Seed germination and vigor tests | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and reference books | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Seed production and producers | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Field controls in vegetable seed production-I | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Field controls in vegetable seed production-II | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Laboratory controls in vegetable seed production-I | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Laboratory controls in vegetable seed production-II | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Production permit and standard seed registration applications, variety registration | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Processing, packaging and storage of vegetable seeds | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and reference books | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and reference books | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||