| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Organic Production Methods of Horticultural Propagation Materials |
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| Course Code |
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BB-611 |
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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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Prof.Dr. NURGÜL TÜREMİŞ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows the methods of organic replica of citrus.
Knows the organic methods for the replication of tropical, subtropical fruits and viticulture.
Understands the relevant part of the Regulation on Organic Farming about the replication materials.
Learns about the organic replication methods of berries and other fruit species.
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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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According to the regulations of organic agriculture replication, replication materials are also required to be organic welded. Therefore, this course aims to teach about the types of garden plants, vegetables, fruits and the replication methods of their cultivation materials into seeds, seedlings, saplings in vineyards. |
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| Course Contents |
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This course focuses on the organic farming practices in the world and in Turkey. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms of Departments 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 |
The principles of organic farming |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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2 |
The replication rules about the material production techniques to be followed according to the regulations of organic farming. |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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3 |
Organic propagation methods of seed propagated horticultural species 1 |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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4 |
Organic propagation methods of seed propagated horticultural species 2 |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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5 |
Organic propagation methods of berry fruits. |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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6 |
Organic propagation methods of hard-shelled fruits. |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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7 |
Organic propagation methods of pome fruits. |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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8 |
Organic propogation methods of stone fruits |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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9 |
Mid-term exam |
Preparation to the mid-term exam |
Written examination |
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10 |
Organic propagation methods of vegetables, (seed produced). |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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11 |
Organic propagation methods of vegetables, (produced with seedlings). |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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12 |
Organic propagation methods of viticulture |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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13 |
Organic propagation methods of subtropical fruits. |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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14 |
Organic propagation methods of tropical fruits. |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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15 |
Organic propagation methods of organic citrus. |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Preparation to the final exam |
Written examination |
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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 |
2 |
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2 |
Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines |
3 |
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3 |
Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship |
3 |
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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 |
2 |
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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 |
3 |
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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 |
3 |
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11 |
Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level |
2 |
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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 |
1 |
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13 |
Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating |
1 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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