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Course Description Course Name : Trees and Shrubs in Ornamentals Course Code : BB-593 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 about ´ status of ornamentals in the world and Turkey. Knows the basic principles of cultivating outdoor ornamental plants (trees and shrubs). Knows the outdoor ornamental plants. Knows how to grow the plants (Generative and vegetative methods). Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to give information about the identification, classification of trees and shrubs in ornamentals, cultivation methods and pest and disease management. Course Contents : The contents of this course include identification, classification of trees and shrubs in ornamentals, cultivation methods and pest and disease management. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : The classrooms 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 What is a tree, classification, identification. Related subjects in the written notes Powerpoint and video presentation 2 Trees and shrubs which are grown in Turkey Related subjects in the written notes Powerpoint and video presentation 3 Gymnospermae and Gynkgoinae Related subjects in the written notes Powerpoint and video presentation 4 Coniferae Related subjects in the written notes Powerpoint and video presentation 5 Cycadinae Related subjects in the written notes Powerpoint and video presentation 6 Gnetinae Related subjects in the written notes Powerpoint and video presentation 7 Angiospermae; Monocotyledonae Related subjects in the written notes Powerpoint and video presentation 8 Dicotyledonae Related subjects in the written notes Powerpoint and video presentation 9 Floriferae Related subjects in the written notes Powerpoint and video presentation 10 Polypetalae Related subjects in the written notes Powerpoint and video presentation 11 Sympetalae Related subjects in the written notes Powerpoint and video presentation 12 Apetalae Related subjects in the written notes Powerpoint and video presentation 13 Amentiferae Related subjects in the written notes Powerpoint and video presentation 14 Demonstration Walk through Ç.Ü. campus area to see the trees and shrubs 15 Final exam Be prepared for the exam Written exam 16/17 General review Related subjects in the written notes Powerpoint and video presentation   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Powerpoint presentation, CD´s and written notes for the lecture, that have been prepared from different sources. Trees and shrubs of Turkey, Necati Güvenç Mamıkoğlu; Ornamental plants of Park and Garden (Atilla Odabaş); Ornamental Plants (YAYÇEP); Trees and shrubs of Çukurova University Campus area (Prof. Dr. Cengiz Darıcı, Arş. Gör. Hüsniye Sağlıker, Biyolog Bahattin Ari). 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 5 2 Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines 4 3 Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship 5 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. 4 5 Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture 5 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 4 8 Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. 5 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 5 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