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Course Description Course Name : Physiology of Ornamental Bulbous Plants Course Code : BB-617 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. NEZİHE KÖKSAL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns species, distribution areas and economic importance of bulbous ornamental plants. Realizes the natural life cycles and relationships of ecology-physiology of bulbous ornamental plants. Learns underground organ formation, dormancy, flower formation and flowering of ornamental bulbous plants. Understands the physiology of bulbous ornamental plants and interprets its cultivation and adaptation. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to teach the physiology of ornamental plants whose reproduction is by their underground organs. Course Contents : The contents of this course include the introduction to natural life cycles of ornamental plants which contain bulbs, tubers, rhizomes and corms; the classification of morphologically differentiated underground organs of plants; the introduction to underground organ formation, dormancy, flower formation and flowering of ornamental bulbous plants. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : 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 Economic importance and usage of bulbous ornamental plants Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 2 Classification bulbous ornamentals Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 3 Distribution areas of bulbous ornamental plants in Turkey and in the world and their relationship with ecology Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 4 Introduction to morphologically differentiated underground organs of bulbous plants Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 5 Natural life cycles of bulbous ornamental plants Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 6 Formation physiology of underground organs Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 7 Mid-term exam Preparation to the mid-term exam Writen exam 8 Dormancy physiology of underground organs Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 9 Flower formation physiology of underground organs Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 10 Environment-ecology relationships of geofit Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 11 The pre-processing and storage of bulbous ornamental plants Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 12 Propagation methods of bulbous ornamental plants Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 13 Production process of bulbous ornamental plants Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 14 Harvesting, handling and packaging of bulbous ornamental plants Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 15 General review and evaluation of the lessons Student presentations about the bulbous ornamental plants. Reading the related lecture notes Preparation to presentation Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparation to the final exam Writen exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Powerpoint presentation and written notes prepared from different sources for the lecture  Ornamental Bulbs, Corms and Tubers. Rees A. R. 1992. LAB International.214 p  Exported Bulbous Plants Aksu, E, Erken, K and Kaya, E. 2002.TAV Yay. No:84. Yalova.39 s.  Geophytes. Zencirkıran, M. Uludağ Rotary Derneği Yayınları No:1,Harman Ofset, İstanbul. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 20 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 4 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 2 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 3 7 Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary 1 8 Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. 3 9 Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process 3 10 Presenting their studies, developments of their expertise topic and research results by orally, written and taking advantage of visual equipments 2 11 Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level 1 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 1 18 18     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20     Final Exam 1 30 30 Total Workload: 144 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76 ECTS Credit: 6