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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Subtropical Fruits 2 |
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| Course Code |
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BBP306 |
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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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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. TURGUT YEŞİLOĞLU
Assoc.Prof.Dr. BİLGE YILMAZ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Gains knowledge about the economic importance of persimmon, kiwi fruit, pecan and avocado in the world and Turkey.
Gains knowledge in the production areas of persimmon, kiwi fruit, pecan and avocado in the world and Turkey.
Gains knowledge in origin center and systematic of persimmon, kiwi fruit, pecan and avocado
Gains knowledge in ecological growing conditions of persimmon, kiwi fruit, pecan and avocado
Gains knowledge in morphology, biology and physiology of persimmon, kiwi fruit, pecan and avocado
Gains knowledge in the propagation techniques of persimmon, kiwi fruit, pecan and avocado
Gains knowledge in the rootstock characteristics of persimmon, kiwi fruit, pecan and avocado in the world and Turkey.
Gains knowledge in cultural practices (prunning, fertilization, irrigation, etc.) of persimmon, kiwi fruit, pecan and avocado
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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 give information about types of persimmon, avocado, kiwi, and the pecan history, and geographic distribution of the motherland, the production and export values in the world and our country, growing regions, systematics, morphology of these species, biological and physiology, important varieties, ecological requirements, rootstocks and species-specific modern growing techniques , nursery techniques in the field and the greenhouse, planning for orchard establishment and cultural practices |
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| Course Contents |
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This course concentrates on types of persimmon, avocado, kiwi, and the pecan history, and geographic distribution of the motherland, the production and export values in the world and our country, growing regions, systematics, morphology of these species, biological and physiology, important varieties, ecological requirements, rootstocks and species-specific modern growing techniques , nursery techniques in the field and the greenhouse, planning for orchard establishment and cultural practices |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom and subtropical fruit orchards 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 |
-Nutrition values and consumption types,
-Economical importance in the world and Turkey,
-Production possibilities in Turkey of persimmon |
Reading the lecture notes for Subtropical Fruits 2 |
Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion |
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2 |
Morphology, biology, some important varieties, ecological conditions of persimmon |
Reading the lecture notes for Subtropical Fruits 2 |
Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion |
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3 |
Rootstocks mainly used in the world and Turkey, propagation techniques, orchard establishment and plantation systems of persimmon |
Reading the lecture notes for Subtropical Fruits 2 |
Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion |
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4 |
-Nutrition values and consumption types,
-Economical importance in the world and Turkey,
-Production possibilities in Turkey
-Origin and systematic of pecan |
Reading the lecture notes for Subtropical Fruits 2 |
Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion |
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5 |
Morphology, biology, some important varieties, ecological conditions of pecan |
Reading the lecture notes for Subtropical Fruits 2 |
Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion |
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6 |
Rootstocks mainly used in the world and Turkey, propagation techniques, orchard establishment and plantation systems and cultural practices of pecan |
Reading the lecture notes for Subtropical Fruits 2 |
Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion |
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-Nutrition values and consumption types,
-Economical importance in the world and Turkey,
-Production possibilities in Turkey
-Origin and systematic of avocado |
Reading the lecture notes for Subtropical Fruits 2 |
Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion |
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Morphology, biology, some important varieties, ecological conditions of avocado |
Reading the lecture notes for Subtropical Fruits 2 |
Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion |
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9 |
Mid-term Exam |
Preparation to mid-term exam |
Writen exam |
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10 |
-Nutrition values and consumption types,
-Economical importance in the world and Turkey,
-Production possibilities in Turkey
-Origin and systematic of avocado |
Reading the lecture notes for Subtropical Fruits 2 |
Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion |
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11 |
-Seeds and clonal rootstocks used for avocados
-Avocado rootstocks mainly used in the world and Turkey
-Propagation techniques of avocado |
Reading the lecture notes for Subtropical Fruits 2 |
Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion |
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12 |
Orhards establisment and plantation techniques,
Cultural practices of avocado |
Reading the lecture notes for Subtropical Fruits 2 |
Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion |
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13 |
-Nutrition values and consumption types,
-Economical importance in the world and Turkey,
-Production possibilities in Turkey
-Origin and systematic of kiwi fruit |
Reading the lecture notes for Subtropical Fruits 2 |
Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion |
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14 |
Morphology, biology, some important varieties, ecological conditions of kiwi fruit |
Reading the lecture notes for Subtropical Fruits 2 |
Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion |
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15 |
Propagation techniques, orchard establishment and plantation systems and cultural practices of kiwi fruit |
Reading the lecture notes for Subtropical Fruits 2 |
Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Preparation to final exam |
Writen exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 • Kiwifruit. Science and Management, I.J. Warrington ve G.C. Weston, New Zealand Society for Horticultural Science, Auckland, New Zealand, 1992.
• Persimmon culture in New Zealand. H. Kitagawa, P.G. Glucina, Wellington, 1984.
• The Avocado Botany, Production and Uses. A.W. Whiley, B. Schaffer and B.N. Wolstenholme, CABİ publishing, USA, 2002
• Pecan Cultivars the Orchard’s Foundation. D., Sparks, Department of Horticulture, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. 1992.
• Pecans. A Grower’s Perspective. W., Rice, PecanQuest Publications. Ponca City, Oklahoma. 1994.
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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 |
100 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
0 |
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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 |
5 |
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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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5 |
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To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture |
5 |
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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 |
5 |
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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 |
5 |
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Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture |
1 |
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Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture |
2 |
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9 |
Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture |
5 |
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10 |
Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying |
3 |
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11 |
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 |
5 |
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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. |
4 |
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14 |
Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
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Total Workload: | 77 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.08 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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