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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Propagation Techniques in Subtropical Trees |
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| Course Code |
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BB-563 |
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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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Assoc.Prof.Dr. BİLGE YILMAZ
Prof.Dr. TURGUT YEŞİLOĞLU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows nursey methods about related fruit crops.
Gains knowledge on new varieties, rootstocks and rootstock-scion interaction of citrus, persimmon, avocado, pecan and kiwi fruit.
Knows orchard establishment and cultivation techniques of citrus, persimmon, avocado, pecan and kiwi fruit.
Gains theoretical and practical knowledge on related research techniques.
Gains skills for transferring research results and theoretical knowledge to 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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It is aimed to give information about seedling production methods in field and greenhouse of citrus, persimmon, avocado, pecan and kiwi fruit. Root-stocks, root-stock-scion interaction, new varieties in the world and Turkey, orchard establishment and planning, modern cultivation practices and new developments about these topics will also be discussed. |
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| Course Contents |
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The contents of this course is about gaining information on seedling production methods in field and greenhouse of citrus, persimmon, avocado, pecan and kiwi fruit; root-stocks, root-stock-scion interaction, new varieties, orchard establishment and planning. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom of Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Cukurova |
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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 |
Seedling production techniques in citrus |
Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources |
Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject |
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2 |
Rootstocks and rootstock-scion interaction in citrus |
Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources |
Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject |
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3 |
New citrus varieties cultivated in the world and Turkey |
Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources |
Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject |
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4 |
Orchard establishment and modern cultivation techniques in citriculture |
Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources |
Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject |
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5 |
Seedling production techniques in persimmon |
Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources |
Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject |
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6 |
Rootstocks and rootstock-scion interaction in persimmon |
Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources |
Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject |
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7 |
New persimmon varieties cultivated in the world and Turkey |
Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources |
Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject |
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8 |
Orchard establishment and modern cultivation techniques in persimmon |
Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources |
Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject |
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9 |
Mid-term exam |
Individual preparation to mid-term exam |
Writen exam |
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10 |
Seedling production techniques in pecan
Rootstocks and rootstock-scion interaction in pecan |
Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources |
Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject |
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11 |
New pecan varieties cultivated in the world and Turkey
Orchard establishment and modern cultivation techniques in pecan |
Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources |
Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject |
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12 |
Seedling production techniques in avocado
Rootstocks and rootstock-scion interaction in avocado |
Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources |
Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject |
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13 |
New avocado varieties cultivated in the world and Turkey
Orchard establishment and modern cultivation techniques in avocado |
Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources |
Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject |
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14 |
Seedling production techniques in kiwi fruit
Rootstocks and rootstock-scion interaction in kiwi fruit |
Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources |
Lecture notes and suggested sources related to subject |
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New kiwi fruit varieties cultivated in the world and Turkey
Orchard establishment and modern cultivation techniques in kiwi fruit |
Reading subject-related lecture notes, academic papers, different resources |
Writen exam |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Preparation to the final exam |
Writen 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) |
•Citrus. F.S. Davies ve L.G. Albrigo, Crop Protection Science in Horticulture, No: 2, CAB International, Redwood Books, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, UK. 1994.
•Citrus nurseries and planting techniques, B. Aubert, G. Vullin, Cirad, France, 1998.
•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.
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
100 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
0 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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Developing and improving the horticultural knowledge to professional level based on the bachelors degree qualifications |
4 |
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Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines |
1 |
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3 |
Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship |
1 |
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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 |
2 |
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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 |
2 |
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7 |
Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary |
1 |
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8 |
Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. |
1 |
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9 |
Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process |
1 |
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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 |
3 |
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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 |
1 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
5 |
70 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
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Total Workload: | 156 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6.24 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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