Information
Code | BBP428 |
Name | Diploma Thesis |
Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
Semester | 8. Semester |
Duration (T+A) | 0-4 (T-A) (17 Week) |
ECTS | 3 ECTS |
National Credit | 2 National Credit |
Teaching Language | Türkçe |
Level | Lisans Dersi |
Type | Normal |
Label | C Compulsory |
Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Mehmet Ali SARIDAŞ |
Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
In disciplines related to horticultural plants, students take responsibility for conducting research projects either individually or as a group, carrying out field and laboratory work. They collect data and interpret it. Thus, students thoroughly research a project topic, prepare it as a thesis, and present their research to a community.
Course Content
How to conduct a research topic in disciplines related to horticultural plants, how to obtain data, and how to transfer the collected data is applied as shown.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
General Horticulture Plants Book
Notes
Fruit Cultivation, Vegetable Cultivation, Vineyard Cultivation, Ornamental Plant Cultivation and Postharvest physiology Books
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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LO01 | It lists the literature on previous studies conducted on a research topic related to horticultural plants. |
LO02 | It determines the information obtained after the review |
LO03 | It organizes the planning of field and/or laboratory work related to the topic. |
LO04 | It presents the research by revealing the obtained data. |
LO05 | It showcases the results obtained from the study. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
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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. | 5 |
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. | |
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 | 5 |
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 | 3 |
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 | 4 |
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 | |
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 |
Week Plan
Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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1 | Scanning the literature to be used during the research period | It is expected that the student is knowledgeable about the subjects of the course. | |
2 | Forming the project | Determination of literature suitable for the subject of study | |
3 | Determination of the research topic | Project preliminary draft preparation | |
4 | Writing the research project outline | Writing the project draft | |
5 | Establishing the experiment | Preparation of the area and sufficient number of research materials | |
6 | Ensuring that the trial is carried out properly | Providing the necessary infrastructure | |
7 | Carrying out necessary maintenance work | Determination of plant needs according to previous studies | |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam | |
9 | Monitoring the trial | Literature study on the subject | |
10 | Making samples that reflect the practices | Preparation of sample transport containers | |
11 | Performing laboratory analyzes and collecting data | Determination of analysis methods | |
12 | Collecting data in laboratory | Determining appropriate analysis methods | |
13 | Performing statistical analysis | Editing the data in Excel program | |
14 | Evaluation of the obtained results | Thesis writing | |
15 | Writing the thesis with literature discussion | Writing thesis by discussing | |
16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam to be conducted | |
17 | Term Exams | Presenting the thesis |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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Course Related Works | |||
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 17 | 2 | 34 |
Assesment Related Works | |||
Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
Total Workload (Hour) | 75 | ||
Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,00 | ||
ECTS | 3 ECTS |