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Course Description Course Name : Leaf Nutrition in Horticulture Course Code : BB-574 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ÖMER GEZEREL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows about the features of liquid and solid fertilizers, the preparation of liquid manure solutions and the chelating technique and form and time of foliar fertilizers. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to give information about the physiological diseases and plant nutrient deficiencies and their treatments by using foliar fertilizers. Course Contents : The contents of this course include the preparation of fertilizer in liquid form and its time and usage in terms of quality and productivity. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classes and labrotories of horticulture department, Agriculture faculty, Cukurova university.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The quality of fertilizers Studying the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 2 The preparation of liquid fertilizer and the usage of macro and micro elements Studying the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 3 The chelating technique Studying the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 4 The single and multiply liquid fertilizer and their quality Studying the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 5 The form and timing of fertilizer Studying the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 6 Deficiency of elements on leafs Studying the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 7 Midterm exam 8 The physiological diseases Studying the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 9 The usage of foliar fertilizer on crops Studying the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 10 The usage of foliar fertilizer on trees Studying the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 11 The usage of foliar fertilizer with agricultural chemicals Studying the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 12 The usage of liquid fertilizers by fertigation Studying the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 13 The method of leaf samples according to cultivars. Studying the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 14 The leaf analysis in laboratory Studying the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 15 The analysis technique with AAS Studying the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 16/17 Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Plant Physiology book (Ed. Prof. Dr. İsmail Türkan) Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 10 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 1 2 Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines 2 3 Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship 2 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. 1 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 2 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 2 11 Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level 2 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 2 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) 4 12 48 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 5 25     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 139 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56 ECTS Credit: 6