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Course Description Course Name : Growing Techniques in Subtropical Fruit Course Code : BB-562 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. BİLGE YILMAZ Prof.Dr. TURGUT YEŞİLOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains knowledge in physiology of citrus and other subtropical fruits (persimmon, avocado, pecan and kiwi fruit). Gains theorical and practical knowledge on related research techniques. Gains skills for applying research results and theoretical knowledge into practice. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : In this course fruit yield and quality improvement techniques for different plant stages from orchard establishment to old and low yielded trees of citrus and other subtropical fruits (persimmon, avocado, pecan and kiwi fruit) are taught. Moreover, for a constant and efficient fruit yield new cultural practices like pruning, plant growth promoters, girdling, etc. are widely discussed. Course Contents : The contents of this course includes gaining information on fruit yield and quality improvement techniques for different plant stages from orchard establishment to old and low yielded trees of citrus and other subtropical fruits (persimmon, avocado, pecan and kiwi fruit) are. Moreover for a constant and efficient fruit yield new cultural practices like prunning, plant growth promoters, girdling, etc. are included. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom and subtropical fruit orchards of Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Cukurova   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 General information about physiology of fruit trees Reading subject- related lecture notes, academic papers and other resources Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject 2 Yield physiology in citriculture Reading subject- related lecture notes, academic papers and other resources Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject 3 Effects of girdling on plant health, fruit yield and quality in citriculture Reading subject- related lecture notes, academic papers and other resources Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject 4 Usage of plant growth regulators and their effects on fruit yield and quality in citriculture Reading subject- related lecture notes, academic papers and other resources Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject 5 Effects of prunning on fruit yield and quality in citriculture Reading subject- related lecture notes, academic papers and other resources Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject 6 Effects of thinning and girdling on the fruit yield and quality Reading subject- related lecture notes, academic papers and other resources Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject 7 Mid-term exam Preparation to mid-term exam Writen exam 8 Effects of prunning and plant growth regulators on fruit yield and quality of persimmon Reading subject- related lecture notes, academic papers and other resources Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject 9 Practices to conserve yield efficency and fruit quality of persimmon Reading subject- related lecture notes, academic papers and other resources Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject 10 Effects of prunning and plant growth regulators on fruit yield and quality of avocado Reading subject- related lecture notes, academic papers and other resources Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject 11 Practices to conserve yield efficency and fruit quality of avocado Reading subject- related lecture notes, academic papers and other resources Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject 12 Effects of prunning and plant growth regulators on fruit yield and quality of pecan Reading subject- related lecture notes, academic papers and other resources Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject 13 Practices to conserve yield efficency and fruit quality of pecan Reading subject- related lecture notes, academic papers and other resources Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject 14 Effects of prunning and plant growth regulators on fruit yield and quality of kiwi fruit Reading subject- related lecture notes, academic papers and other resources Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject 15 Practices to conserve yield efficency and fruit quality of kiwi fruit Reading subject- related lecture notes, academic papers and other resources Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject 16/17 Final exam Preparation to the final exam Writen exam   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 Required Course Material(s)  • Kiwifruit. Science and Management, I.J. Warrington ve G.C. Weston, New Zealand Society for Horticultural Science, Auckland, New Zealand, 1992. •Persimmon culture in New Zealand. H. Kitagawa, P.G. Glucina, Wellington, 1984. •The Avocado Botany, Production and Uses. A.W. Whiley, B. Schaffer and B.N. Wolstenholme, CABİ publishing, USA, 2002  •Pecan Cultivars the Orchard’s Foundation. D., Sparks, Department of Horticulture, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. 1992. •Pecans. A Grower’s Perspective. W., Rice, PecanQuest Publications. Ponca City, Oklahoma. 1994.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 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 Developing and improving the horticultural knowledge to professional level based on the bachelors degree qualifications 4 2 Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines 2 3 Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship 1 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 5 Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture 2 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 7 Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary 3 8 Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. 1 9 Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process 1 10 Presenting their studies, developments of their expertise topic and research results by orally, written and taking advantage of visual equipments 3 11 Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level 3 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 13 Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating 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 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 151 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.04 ECTS Credit: 6