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Course Description Course Name : Field Crops Trial Techniques and Special Research Methods Course Code : TB-509 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. TACETTİN YAĞBASANLAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the properties of experimental designs used in research Makes the selection of the appropriate test pattern in accordance with the research Knows the application of experiment designs and can assess the results Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The students will be equipped with the information about the necessity of agricultural research, the technique of experiments, types of experiments, simple statistical concepts, experimental planning in field crops, experimental design (completely randomized, randomized block, latin square, factorial experiments) important factors in the establishment of the experiments, new methods used in the evaluation of experiments, the important point in reporting the outcomes of the research results Course Contents : The necessity of agricultural research, the technique of experiment, types of experiments, simple statistical concepts, experimental planning in field crops, experimental design (completely randomized, randomized block, latin square, factorial experiments) important factors in the establishment of the experiments, new methods used in the evaluation of experiments, the important point in reporting the outcomes of the research results Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Class   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Discussion of the introduction to the course content Getting knowledge about course content Lecture, discussion 2 The necessity of research Getting knowledge about course content Lecture, discussion 3 The purposes in field experiments, Getting knowledge about course content Lecture, discussion 4 Types of experiments Getting knowledge about course content Lecture, discussion 5 Steps of research and experiment Getting knowledge about course content Lecture, discussion 6 The important factors in the selection of the material used in the experiment Getting knowledge about course content Lecture, discussion 7 Single factor test patterns and the explanation of its characteristics Getting knowledge about course content Lecture, discussion 8 Single factor test patterns and the explanation of its characteristics Getting knowledge about course content Lecture, discussion 9 Mid-term exam Exam preparation Written examination 10 Explanation of multi-factorial experimental design and its features. An assignment will be given on this topic Getting knowledge about course content Lecture, discussion 11 Explanation of a multi-factorial experimental design and features Getting knowledge about course content Lecture, discussion 12 Comparison between treatments Getting knowledge about course content Lecture, discussion 13 Regression and correlation analysis Getting knowledge about course content Lecture, discussion 14 New experimental designs in field crops Getting knowledge about course content Lecture, discussion 15 Mid term exam Exam preparation Written examination 16/17 Final exam Exam preparation Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  AÇIKGÖZ, N. Tarla Deneme Tekniği, Agricultural Experimentation: Design and Analysis  AÇIKGÖZ, N. Araştırma ve Deneme Metodları, E.Ü. Ziraat Fak. Ders Notları. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 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 Graduates become a specialist on the field crops area by improving their skills. 3 2 They comprehend interdisciplinary interaction in his specialization area. 2 3 They can follow the latest developments in field crops area and get access to the knowledge source, gather this knowledge, reach new knowledge and synthesize by evaluating available studies and follow the innovations in his field. 4 4 They can synthesize and interpret interdisciplinary knowledge by using theoretical and practical skills at a specialist level in field crops area. 3 5 They find solutions for problems related to field crops by using research methods and establish cause effect relationships. 5 6 They incorporate their knowledge on his special area by combining their knowledge with those from the other scientific areas and produce new knowledge and also solve the problems by using scientific research methods. 5 7 They determine a problem independently in field crops subject, provide solutions, evaluate the results and implement whenever required. 5 8 They are qualified to solve a problem in their field. 3 9 They are equipped with analytical and critical thinking ability to direct their learning and to conduct advanced studies in their fields independently. 4 10 They transfer current developments and their own studies in the field crops area systematically to the his working group and to different groups from other study fields orally or visually by supporting them with qualitative and quantitive data. 4 11 They study and improve the social relationships and standards leading these relationship by a critical point of view and take action when needed. 2 12 They develop policy, strategy and experimental plans related to field crops area and evaluate obtained results within the framework of quality processes. 4 13 They are sensitive about scientific and ethical values during the collection, interpretion and announcement of data related to their subject.They are also capable of teaching and checking these values. 5 14 They are able to understand and translate an article written in a foreign language. 1 * 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 156 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.24 ECTS Credit: 6