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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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General Viticulture |
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| Course Code |
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BBP303 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. SEMİH TANGOLAR
Assoc.Prof.Dr. SERPİL GÖK TANGOLAR
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learn about the importance of viticulture in Turkey and in the world
Knows varieties used in Turkey and the world viticulture.
Realize commercial values of grape species and varieties
Understand vine organs.
Learn the annual life cycle of the vine.
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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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To teach the importance of viticulture in Turkey and in the world, taxonomy of the vine, grape areas and organs of the vine |
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| Course Contents |
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History of viticulture and geographical distribution of the vine, Grape growing countries, Grape production and trading in the world. Grape growing areas of Turkey . Taxonomy of the vine, Vitis species and their distribution areas, Commercial classification of grapes, Vine morphology and anatomy; Annual development cycle of the Vine and related events. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms and Experimental Vineyard of Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Cukurova |
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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 |
History of viticulture
The geographical distribution of the vine.
Seasonal applications are shown in vineyard |
Reading of the papers about the lecture |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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2 |
Grape growing countries Grape production and trading in the world. Seasonal applications are shown in vineyard |
Reading of the papers about the lecture |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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3 |
Turkey viticulture, old and new viticultural areas. Distribution of vineyards by regions of Turkey. Seasonal applications are shown in vineyard |
Reading of the papers about the lecture |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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4 |
Organizations in the field of viticulture. Nutritional value of grapes. Seasonal applications are shown in vineyard |
Reading of the papers about the lecture |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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5 |
Taxonomy of the vine Characteristics of the genus Vitis (Euvitis and Muscadinia sub genus), Seasonal applications are shown in vineyard |
Reading of the papers about the lecture |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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6 |
Vitis species and their distribution areas
American, Asian and European species,
Showing examples from species |
Reading of the papers about the lecture |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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Commercial classification of grapes
Table grapes Showing examples from varieties |
Reading of the papers about the lecture |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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8 |
Wine, juice and raisin grapes. Showing examples from varieties |
Reading of the papers about the lecture |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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9 |
Mid-term exam |
Preparation to mid-term exam. |
Written examination |
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10 |
Vine morphology and anatomy; the root system, trunk and arms, a one-year branches, buds. |
Reading of the papers about the lecture |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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11 |
Summer shoots, leaves,clusters, berries and properties. |
Reading of the papers about the lecture |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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12 |
Annual development cycle of the Vine. Seasonal applications are shown in vineyard |
Reading of the papers about the lecture |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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13 |
Climatical factors affecting to the grape growing (temperature, exposure to the sun, rain, hail, humidity, wind) |
Reading of the papers about the lecture |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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14 |
Soil factors affecting to the grape growing (soil texture, soil depth, ground water height, Soil pH, salinity, lime,etc.) |
Reading of the papers about the lecture |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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15 |
Soil factors affecting to the grape growing (soil texture, soil depth, ground water height, Soil pH, salinity, lime,etc.) |
Reading of the papers about the lecture |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Preparation to final exam. |
Written examination
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Winkler et al., 1974. General Viticulture, California, USA
Weaver, R. J. 1976. Grape Growing. John Wiley and Sons Interscience Publ. New
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
90 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
10 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering |
3 |
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To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects
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3 |
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3 |
To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture |
4 |
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Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches |
3 |
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5 |
To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals |
5 |
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Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties |
2 |
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7 |
Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture |
1 |
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8 |
Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture |
3 |
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9 |
Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture |
2 |
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10 |
Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying |
2 |
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Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions |
3 |
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12 |
Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society |
3 |
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13 |
Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. |
3 |
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14 |
Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
8 |
8 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
16 |
16 |
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Total Workload: | 122 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.88 |
| ECTS Credit: | 5 |
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