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Course Name : Physiology of Grapevine

Course Code : BB-583

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. SEMİH TANGOLAR

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the transpiration, photosynthesis and respiration of the vine and factors that affect these events.
Learns budburst, flowering, berry set, berry maturation and factors affecting these stages.
Knows current researches on the physiology of the vine.
Learns factors affecting the grape yield.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : In this course, factors affecting transpiration, photosynthesis and respiration,seed physiology, factors that affect the formation and development of the roots, shoots and flowers, berry growth and development and annual cycle of the vine are learned.

Course Contents : The contents of this course include factors affecting photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration in vines, seed physiology, physiology of root growth and development, vegetative growth and development, annual life cycle of the vine, the generative growth and development, internal and external factors affecting the formation of cluster and flowers, seed growth and development.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classrooms and Experimental Vineyard 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 Introduction and general discussion on the program Reading lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion.
2 Factors affecting photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration in vines Reading lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion.
3 Seed physiology Reading lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion.
4 Studies on the seed physiology of grapevine Reading lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion.
5 Physiology of root growth and development Reading lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion.
6 Physiology of the vegetative growth and development, annual life cycle of the vine Reading lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion.
7 Studies on the Physiology of the vegetative growth and development, annual life cycle of the vine Reading lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion.
8 The generative growth and development, internal and external factors affecting the formation of cluster and flowers Reading lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion.
9 Mid-term Preparation to mid-term exam. Written examination
10 Studies on the physiology of generative growth and development of grapevine Reading lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion.
11 Physiology of the flowering Reading lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion.
12 Studies on the physiology of flowering Reading lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion.
13 Berry growth and development Preparation to mid-term exam. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion.
14 Studies on the berry growth and development in grapevine Reading lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion.
15 Studies on berry growth and development in grapevine Reading lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion
16/17 Final exam Preparation to final exam. Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Çelik, S., 2007. Bağcılık (Ampeloloji). Trakya Üniv. Tekirdağ Ziraat Fakültesi Bahçe Bitkileri Bölümü, Anadolu Matbaa Ambalaj San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. 426.
 Ağaoğlu, Y. S., 2002. Bilimsel ve Uygulamalı BAĞCILIK (Asma Fizyolojisi -1). Kavaklıdere Eğitim Yayınları, 446 s.
Required Course Material(s)  Winkler, A.J., Cook, J.A., Kliewer, W.M., Lider, L.A., 1974. General Viticulture. Univ. Of California Press. Berkeley, Los Angeles And London. 710 p.


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30
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 3
3 Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship 3
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 3
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
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. 4
9 Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process 3
10 Presenting their studies, developments of their expertise topic and research results by orally, written and taking advantage of visual equipments 4
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 3
13 Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating 3
* 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) 16 3 48
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 3 48
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 24 24
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 150
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6
ECTS Credit: 6