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Course Description Course Name : Plant Growth Regulators and Use on Ornamentals Course Code : PM-526 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ZERRİN SÖĞÜT Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the growth regulatory substances knows the usages and effects of growth regulators groups. has an idea about environmental effects of the growth regulatory substances Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : provides knowledge about growth regulators and their usage. Course Contents : General definition of the growth regulatory substances and usage areas, experimental study, planning and implementation with one or more groups of growth regulatory substances, Gibberellic acid, Cytokinins,Abscisic acid, Auxins,properties, applications, usage fields, usage patterns, investigating and discussing any (auxin group) in a study of ornamental plants with growth regulators , the effects of growth regulators on the environment and the discussion Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 General definition of the growth regulatory substances and usage areas non-existence Lecture,presentation, and discussion. 2 planning and implementation an experimental study with one or more groups of growth regulatory substances Articles related to plant growth regulator Lecture,presentation, and discussion. 3 Classification of growth regulatory substances, auxins (data collection of experimental study ) Articles related to plant growth regulator Lecture,presentation, and discussion. 4 Auxins, properties, applications, usage patterns, samples (data collection of experimental study ) Articles related to plant growth regulator Lecture,presentation, and discussion. 5 Gibberellic acid, properties, applications, usage patterns, samples (data collection of experimental study ) Articles related to plant growth regulator Lecture,presentation, and discussion. 6 Cytokinins, properties, applications, usage patterns, samples (data collection of experimental study ) Articles related to plant growth regulator Lecture,presentation, and discussion. 7 Abscisic acid, properties, applications, usage patterns, samples (data collection of experimental study ) Articles related to plant growth regulator Lecture,presentation, and discussion. 8 Abscisic acid, properties, applications, usage patterns, samples (data collection of experimental study ) Articles related to plant growth regulator Lecture,presentation, and discussion. 9 discusses by investigating any (auxin group) in a study of ornamental plants with growth regulators (data collection of experimental study ) Articles related to plant growth regulator Lecture,presentation, and discussion. 10 discusses by investigating any (auxin group) in a study of ornamental plants with growth regulators (data collection of experimental study ) Articles related to plant growth regulator Lecture,presentation, and discussion. 11 mid-term exam Articles related to plant growth regulator Written examination 12 discusses by investigating any (ABA group) in a study of ornamental plants with growth regulators (data collection of experimental study ) Articles related to plant growth regulator Lecture,presentation, and discussion. 13 Article discussions ,the latest data, evaluation Articles related to plant growth regulator Lecture,presentation, and discussion. 14 the effects of growth regulators on the environment and the discussion ( the debates about writing articles ) Articles related to plant growth regulator Lecture,presentation, and discussion. 15 The completion of the writing of the article, the debate Articles related to plant growth regulator Lecture,presentation, and discussion. 16/17 Final exam all the information of lecture Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Söğüt, Z., Tarihsiz. Bitki Büyüme Düzenleyiciler (Basılmamış ders notları) Ç.Ü. PMB ABD.  Söğüt, Z., 2012. Fidanlık Tekniği. Mersin Flora, Dış Mekan Süs Bitkileri Sektöründe gelişim ve Yatırım Stratejisi Projesi. Mersin Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası. 164 s. Mersin.   Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Develops and increases the level of expertise in the same or different fields, using undergraduate knowledge and competency 2 2 Understands the interdisciplinary interaction related to profession. 0 3 Has advanced knowledge and understanding based on the basis of competencies gained at the undergraduate level to conduct research in the field of landscape design and landscape planning 0 4 Has critical awareness in the field of landscape planning and landscape design in terms of the nature and resources of knowledge as well as producing and testing knowledge 0 5 Has the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field. 1 6 Creates new knowledge skillfully by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of landscaping with information from different disciplines; tackles with the problems which require expertise by using scientific reseach methods 0 7 Has cognitive and practical skills which is required to gain competency in professional practice 3 8 Applies the acquired knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new but unusual environments as well as in broader, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary contexts. 0 9 Tackles with problem, develops a solution method, evaluates the results and applies when necessary. 0 10 Takes responsibility to develop new strategical approaches and to create solutions in complex and unpredictable circumstances 0 11 Evaluates information related to the field critically, directs learning and conducts advanced studies independently 3 12 Presentswritten or orally his own studies or current developments in the field to people in or out of the field using visuals 0 13 Examines social relations and the norms that direct these relations critically and develops the situation when necessary 2 14 Has a good command of a foreign language, at least at B2 level of European Language Portfolio, to communicate orally or written 0 15 Uses advanced information and communication technologies with the required level by computer softwares. 2 16 Develops strategies, policies and implementation plans related to landscape planning and landscape design and evaluates the obtained results within the framework of quality processes 0 17 Collects data about landscape planning and landscape design and makes interpretation, teaches or announces the acquired knowledge in line with social, scientific and ethical values 1 18 Uses the knowledge of landscape planning and landscape design practice and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 8 112 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 8 8     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 150 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6 ECTS Credit: 6