| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Post-harvest Physiology in Horticulture |
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| Course Code |
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BB-505 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. ÖMÜR DÜNDAR
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Gains theorical and practical knowledge in post-harvest physiology
Gains the acquired ability to practise on how to direct technical and cultural applications related to the postharvest physiological and chemical changes in horticultural products.
Gets information about the methods which can be used theoretically and practically to try in user research.
Gains the ability on how to transfer research findings and to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge into practice.
Develops methods about the solutions to the problems which are seen during storage.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To provide detailed information about postharvest in horticultural crops
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| Course Contents |
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In this course, storage facilities for fruit and vegetables, the important considerations on establishing storage facilities, the cooling and pre-cooling techniques that are applied in storage facilities, and examples for these in Turkey and the world.
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to the postharvest |
Reading the related subjects in lecture notes and resources |
Straight narrative technique,power point presentation and discussion |
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2 |
Structure of fruits and vegetables |
Reading the the related subjects in lecture notes and resources |
Straight narrative technique,power point presentation and discussion |
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3 |
Physiology and biochemical of horticultural crops |
Reading the related subjects in lecture notes and resources |
Straight narrative technique,power point presentation and discussion |
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4 |
Effects of temperature |
Reading the related subjects in lecture notes and resources |
Straight narrative technique,power point presentation and discussion |
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5 |
Relative humudity and water stress |
Reading the related subjects in lecture notes and resources |
Straight narrative technique,power point presentation and discussion |
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6 |
Effect of storage atmosphere |
Reading the related subjects in lecture notes and resources |
Straight narrative technique,power point presentation and discussion |
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7 |
Controlled and Modiphed atmosphere storage technics |
Reading the related subjects in lecture notes and resources |
Straight narrative technique,power point presentation and discussion |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
Preparation to the midterm |
Written exam |
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9 |
Physiological deteriorations |
Reading the related subjects in lecture notes and resources |
Straight narrative technique,power point presentation and discussion |
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10 |
Quality of horticultural crops |
Reading the related subjects in lecture notes and resources |
Straight narrative technique,power point presentation and discussion |
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11 |
Postharvest deterations of horticultural crops |
Reading the related subjects in lecture notes and resources |
Straight narrative technique,power point presentation and discussion |
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12 |
Special postharvest practices |
Reading the related subjects in lecture notes and resources |
Straight narrative technique,power point presentation and discussion |
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13 |
Packaging and transport |
Reading the related subjects in lecture notes and resources |
Straight narrative technique,power point presentation and discussion |
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14 |
Storage technology |
Reading the related subjects in lecture notes and resources |
Straight narrative technique,power point presentation and discussion |
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15 |
Ethylen |
Reading the related subjects in lecture notes and resources |
Straight narrative technique,power point presentation and discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Preparation to the final exam |
Written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Notes prepared by using different sources and transferred to electronic media, presentation, enriched with photos
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| Required Course Material(s) |
1) Karaçalı, İ., 2006, Bahçe Ürünlerinin Muhafazası ve Pazarlanması, Ege Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi, No: 494
2) Kader, A. A., 1985. Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops. ISBN: 0-931876-72-9 Cooperative Extension Univ. Of California, Division of Agri. and Natural Resources. California, USA.
3) Ryall, A. L., Pentzer, W. T., 1982. Handling, Transportation and Storage of Fruits and Vegetables. ISBN 0-870 55-401-7. AVI Publishing Company, INC.
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Developing and improving the horticultural knowledge to professional level based on the bachelors degree qualifications |
3 |
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2 |
Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines |
4 |
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3 |
Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship |
4 |
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4 |
Using the theoretical and practical knowledge of Horticulture, supporting the related up to date progress with the quantitative and qualitative data, combining and interpreting the information and data obtained from different disciplines and developing new information and theories by synthesis. |
3 |
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5 |
Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture |
3 |
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6 |
Analytically approaching in order to solve unpredictable and complex problems encountered in applications related to Horticulture, planning the research process, producing solutions by taking responsibility and evaluating-defending the obtained results |
3 |
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7 |
Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary |
2 |
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8 |
Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. |
4 |
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9 |
Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process |
4 |
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10 |
Presenting their studies, developments of their expertise topic and research results by orally, written and taking advantage of visual equipments |
3 |
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11 |
Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level |
2 |
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12 |
Obtaining data by scientific methods in order to solve a problem related to horticulture, establishing and interpreting the data by considering the scientific and ethical values |
4 |
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13 |
Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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