| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Experimental Techniques in Horticulture 1 |
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| Course Code |
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BB-615 |
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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. SEVGİ PAYDAŞ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Has a background on information and definition of scientific knowledge
Has a background knowledge base of research and experimental methods, establish and carry out experiments.
Obtains information about the research methods.
Obtains information about widely used experimental designs in horticulture and how to transfer their knowledge into practice.
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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 trials of planning, principles of statistical analysis and experimental designs. |
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| Course Contents |
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The contents of this course include information and definition of scientific knowledge, the information items and conditions of the planning trials, the purpose and main principles of statistical analysis, the concept of variance and population, analysis of variance and standard deviation, randomized parcel, randomized blocks, latin squares, experimental design and analysis issues, regression and correlation analysis. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms of Department of Horticulture |
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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 |
This course concentrates on information and definition of scientific knowledge |
Course notes and sections from the recommended sources. |
Studying the materials which cover the course content, discussion |
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2 |
Arithmetic, geometric and weighted average |
Course notes and sections from the recommended sources. |
Studying the materials which cover the course content, discussion and problem solving |
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3 |
The concept analysis of variance and standard deviation |
Course notes and sections from the recommended sources. |
Studying the materials which cover the course content, discussion and problem solving |
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4 |
t test
chi-square test |
Course notes and sections from the recommended sources. |
Studying the materials which cover the course content, discussion and problem solving |
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5 |
Normal distribution |
Course notes and sections from the recommended sources. |
Studying the materials which cover the course content, discussion and problem solving |
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6 |
Transformations |
Course notes and sections from the recommended sources. |
Studying the materials which cover the course content, discussion and problem solving |
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7 |
Planning trials, parcel size, parcel shape, edge effect and factors affecting the number of replication |
Course notes and sections from the recommended sources |
Studying the materials which cover the course content, discussion and problem solving |
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8 |
Purpose and main principles of statistical analysis |
Course notes and sections from the recommended sources |
Studying the materials which cover the course content, discussion and problem solving |
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9 |
F controls
Multiple comparison tests and the most commonly used tests |
Course notes and sections from the recommended sources |
Studying the materials which cover the course content, discussion and problem solving |
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10 |
Randomized parcels |
Course notes and sections from the recommended sources |
Studying the materials which cover the course content, discussion and problem solving |
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11 |
Mid-term exam |
Preparation to the mid-term exam |
Written examination |
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12 |
Randomized blocks |
Course notes and sections from the recommended sources |
Studying the materials which cover the course content, discussion and problem solving |
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13 |
Latin squares |
Course notes and sections from the recommended sources |
Studying the materials which cover the course content, discussion and problem solving |
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14 |
Correlation analysis |
Course notes and sections from the recommended sources |
Studying the materials which cover the course content, discussion and problem solving |
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15 |
Regression analysis |
Course notes and sections from the recommended sources |
Studying the materials which cover the course content, discussion and problem solving |
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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 |
5 |
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2 |
Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines |
4 |
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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. |
4 |
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5 |
Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture |
5 |
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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 |
4 |
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7 |
Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary |
4 |
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8 |
Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. |
3 |
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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 |
5 |
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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 |
3 |
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13 |
Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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