| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Production Techniques of Propogation Material |
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| Course Code |
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BB-526 |
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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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Spring (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. ALİ KÜDEN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows basic concepts in plant propagation techniques.
Learns propagation techniques used in plants.
Realizes the basic principles of plant propagation in horticulture especially in fruit growing and subjects of seed, rootstock, grafting.
Knows preparing hormones used in plant propagation.
Discusses on how to transfer theoretical knowledge into practice.
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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 propagate stress resistant and better plant propagation in terms of quality and quantity and to use available methods in propagation and techniques in evaluation. |
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| Course Contents |
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Subjects such as basic principles of plant propagation in horticulture, especially in fruit growing, seed, rootstock are evaluated. Viability and germination tests on seeds, rootstock production with cuttings, grafting types and different grafting techniques in plant propagation are emphasized. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Çukurova university, agriculture faculty classes and application orchards. |
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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 plant propagation methods. |
Studying related subjects in recommended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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2 |
Generative and vegetative propagation |
Studying related subjects in recommended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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3 |
Seed dormancy physiology |
Studying related subjects in recommended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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4 |
Seed germination techniques |
Studying related subjects in recommended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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5 |
Accelerator and actuator methods in germination |
Studying related subjects in recommended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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6 |
Propagation with cutting |
Studying related subjects in recommended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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7 |
Mid term exam. |
Studying related subjects in recommended literature. |
Written exam |
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8 |
Propagation with dipping and dipping types. |
Studying related subjects in recommended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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9 |
Grafting and grafting types. |
Studying related subjects in recommended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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10 |
Rootstock of different fruit cultivar. |
Studying related subjects in recommended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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11 |
Generative and vegetative rootstocks. |
Studying related subjects in recommended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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12 |
Grafting methods. |
Studying related subjects in recommended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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13 |
Grafting methods. |
Studying related subjects in recommended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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14 |
Grafting methods. |
Studying related subjects in recommended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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15 |
Application |
Studying related subjects in recommended literature. |
Straight narrative technique and application |
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16/17 |
Final exam. |
Studying related subjects in recommended literature. |
Written exam. |
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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 |
5 |
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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. |
4 |
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5 |
Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture |
5 |
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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 |
4 |
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7 |
Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary |
4 |
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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 |
5 |
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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 |
5 |
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11 |
Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level |
5 |
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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 |
5 |
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13 |
Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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