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Course Description Course Name : Plant Metabolism Course Code : BB-577 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. NESLİHAN YEŞİM YALÇIN MENDİ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the events that happen in plant metabolism. Knows about the structure and functions of a cell. 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 examine the events that take place in plant metabolism, cell structure and function, respiration and the specific metabolic processes which take place in organelles such as mitochondria and chloroplasts where photosynthesis takes place, protein, carbohydrate, and fat metabolisms and convections. Course Contents : The contents of this course include introduction to plant cell structure and metabolism, tissue and organs, genetics and heredity, transport of molecules in and out of cells, energy flow, respiration, photosynthesis, carbohydrates, protein synthesis, enzymes, lipid synthesis, the physiology of seed plants, plant nutrients and soil, organization of growth and development, plant hormones, plant growth and external factors. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms and Biotechnology labs 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 Events that take place plant metabolism Lecture notes and reference books Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 2 Cell structure and function Lecture notes and reference books Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 3 Cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis Ders notları ve kaynak kitaplar Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 4 DNA and RNA structure Ders notları ve kaynak kitaplar Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 5 Protein structure and function Lecture notes and reference books Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 6 Photosynthesis Ders notları ve kaynak kitaplar Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 7 Mid-term exam 8 Respiration Lecture notes and reference books Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 9 Plant growth and development, hormones Lecture notes and reference books Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 10 plant senescence Lecture notes and reference books Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 11 Carbohydrates Lecture notes and reference books Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 12 Active and passive transport Lecture notes and reference books Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 13 Lipid metabolism Lecture notes and reference books Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 14 General review Lecture notes and reference books Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 15 Final Exam Preparation to final exam Written exam 16/17 General review Lecture notes and reference books Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Prepared by using different sources, enriched with notes and photographs transferred to electronic media presentation -Biology (Starr Taggar) -Biology of Plant (P.H.Raven, R.F.Evert, S.E.Eichhorn) 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 2 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 3 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. 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 2 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. 3 9 Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process 5 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 4 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 4 * 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) 20 1 20 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 15 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15     Final Exam 1 22 22 Total Workload: 143 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.72 ECTS Credit: 6