| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Abiotic Stress Physiology in Plants |
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| Course Code |
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BB-587 |
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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. HAYRİYE YILDIZ DAŞGAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Obtains the conceptual and theoretical knowledge on plant abiotic stresses.
Learns ways to keep plants away from stress, if the abiotic stress is inevitable, learns how to deal with the stress; screening of stress tolerant genotypes.
Evaluates the problems in the relationship of plants with abiotic stress factors and develop the methods to eliminate problems.
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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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The aim of this course is to teach the varieties of the abiotic stresses that plants are exposed, the impacts of the abiotic stresses on the plants, the adaptation mechanisms to the abiotic stresses. In addition, the effective factors of the screening to the abiotic stresses will also be taught. |
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| Course Contents |
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The contents of this course include investigating abiotic factors such as water, salinity, cold and frozen, high temperature, deficiency and toxicity of ions, radiaiton, light and allelochemicals; morphological and physiological changes in plants due to abiotic stresses; plant response mechanisms to the abiotic stresses; how the stress adaptation mechanisms are performed by the tolerant/resistant plant genotypes; theoretical and applied screening methods of the tolerant/resistant genotypes to the abiotic stresses. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom 1A, Growth Chamber, Greenhouse |
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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 |
The concept of stress in plants in general and abiotic stress factors |
Studying the course notes and the relevant chapters of recommended sources. |
Discussion of the related subjects with students in an interactive way. |
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2 |
Effects of salinity stress on plants. |
Studying the course notes and the relevant chapters of recommended sources. |
Discussion of the related subjects with students in an interactive way. |
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3 |
Defense mechanisms of plants against salt stress |
Studying the course notes and the relevant chapters of recommended sources. |
Discussion of the related subjects with students in an interactive way. |
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4 |
Physiological parameters to screene tolerant/resistant plants to the salt stress |
Studying the course notes and the relevant chapters of recommended sources. |
Discussion of the related subjects with students in an interactive way. |
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5 |
Drought stress effects on plants |
Studying the course notes and the relevant chapters of recommended sources. |
Discussion of the related subjects with students in an interactive way. |
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6 |
Defense mechanisms of plants against drought stress |
Studying the course notes and the relevant chapters of recommended sources. |
Discussion of the related subjects with students in an interactive way. |
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7 |
Physiological parameters to screen tolerant/resistant plants to the drought stress |
Studying the course notes and the relevant chapters of recommended sources. |
Discussion of the related subjects with students in an interactive way. |
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8 |
Midterm Exam |
Studying the course notes and the relevant chapters of recommended sources. |
Written Exam |
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9 |
High temperature stress effects on plants |
Studying the course notes and the relevant chapters of recommended sources. |
Discussion of the related subjects with students in an interactive way. |
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10 |
Defense mechanisms of plants against high temperature stress |
Studying the course notes and the relevant chapters of recommended sources. |
Discussion of the related subjects with students in an interactive way. |
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11 |
Physiological parameters to screen tolerant/resistant plants to the high temperature stress |
Studying the course notes and the relevant chapters of recommended sources. |
Discussion of the related subjects with students in an interactive way. |
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12 |
Low temperature stress effects on plants |
Studying the course notes and the relevant chapters of recommended sources. |
Discussion of the related subjects with students in an interactive way. |
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13 |
Iron (Fe) deficiency stress effects on plants |
Studying the course notes and the relevant chapters of recommended sources. |
Discussion of the related subjects with students in an interactive way. |
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14 |
Defense mechanisms of plants against iron (Fe) deficiency stress |
Studying the course notes and the relevant chapters of recommended sources. |
Discussion of the related subjects with students in an interactive way. |
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15 |
Alleopaty stress and its effects on plants |
Studying the course notes and the relevant chapters of recommended sources. |
Discussion of the related subjects with students in an interactive way. |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Studying the course notes and the relevant chapters of recommended sources. |
Written Exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Developing and improving the horticultural knowledge to professional level based on the bachelors degree qualifications |
4 |
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2 |
Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines |
5 |
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3 |
Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship |
5 |
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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 |
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5 |
Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture |
1 |
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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 |
3 |
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8 |
Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. |
4 |
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9 |
Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process |
4 |
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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 |
2 |
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11 |
Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level |
4 |
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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 |
5 |
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13 |
Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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