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Course Description Course Name : Analysis of Horticultural Plants by Atomic Absorbsion Spectrofotometry Course Code : BB-585 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. ÖMER GEZEREL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gets informed about the atomic absorption device, its function, the methods of analysis and leaf analysis. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to help students practice the method of leaf analysis with AAS and determination of macro and micro elements in leaf tissues. Course Contents : To gain practice to conduct soil and leaf analysis by AAS. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms and labs of Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction of atomic absorbtion spectrophotometer (AAS) Study the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 2 Usage of AAS Study the related topic from the given sources. The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 3 The function of AAS Study the related topic from the given sources. The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 4 The lamps of AAS Study the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 5 The analysis technique on AAS Study the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 6 The macro element analysis Study the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 7 Mid-term exam Study the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 8 The micro element analysis Study the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 9 The determination of curves on AAS Study the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 10 The calculation of curves Study the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 11 The determination of ppm level Study the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 12 The determination of ppm percent Study the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 13 The preparation of standards solution Study the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 14 The preparation of blind solutions Study the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 15 Enterpretion of analysis results Study the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer 16/17 Final exam Study the related topic from the given sources The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Course notes of laboratory techniques (Prof. Dr. Ömer Gezerel) 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 4 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 1 3 Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship 4 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. 2 5 Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture 4 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 5 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 2 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 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 3 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 3 12     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4     Final Exam 1 4 4 Total Workload: 146 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.84 ECTS Credit: 6