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Course Description Course Name : General Principles of Cut Flowers Cultivation Course Code : BB-619 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. NEZİHE KÖKSAL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the basic concepts of the cultivation of cut flowers . Realizes the stages from planting to harvesting of cut flowers. Learns about the cultivation of cut flowers and interpret about their problems. 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 basic concepts and subjects on cut flowers cultivation. Course Contents : The contents of this course include the introduction to species and cultivars, production of cut flower, introduction to origins, production quantities, agronomic and ecological characteristics, cultivation areas, cultivation problems and cultivation techniques (soil preparation, planting, pruning, fertilization, irrigation etc.) of cut flower species. 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 Cut flowers in the world and in Turkey, the economic importance Studies in ornamentals greenhouse Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 2 Identification and classification of cut flowers Studies in ornamentals greenhouse Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 3 Roses cultivation Studies in ornamentals greenhouse Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 4 Carnation cultivation Studies in ornamentals greenhouse Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 5 Cultivation of Chrysanthemum and Gerbera Studies in ornamentals greenhouse Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 6 Cultivation of Gypsophila and Anthurium Studies in ornamentals greenhouse Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 7 Mid-term exam Preparation to the mid-term exam Writen exam 8 Lily cultivation Studies in ornamentals greenhouse Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 9 The cultivation of freesia and tulip Studies in ornamentals greenhouse Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 10 Orchids cultivation Studies in ornamentals greenhouse Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 11 The cultivation of hyacinths and gladiolus Studies in ornamentals greenhouse Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 12 The cultivation of daffodil and iris Studies in ornamentals greenhouse Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 13 The cultivation of cutting follige Studies in ornamentals greenhouse Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 14 Marketing of ornamental plants Trip to ornamental cultivation greenhouses around Adana province Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 15 General review and evaluation of the course. Student presentations about the cut flowers species. Reading the related lecture notes. Preparation to presentation Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 16/17 Final exam Preparation to final exam Writen exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Cut Flowers -Turkish Republic Ministry of Agriculture and Ruralaffairs)  Floriculture, HASAD, A.Bayçın Korkut  Goog Agriculture Practices in Cultivation of Ornamental Plants, E.Özzambak, M.İsfendiyaroğlu, E.Zeybekoğlu, Ö.Kahraman  Powerpoint presentation, CD´s and written notes prepared from different sources for the lecture 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 3 3 Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship 3 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 5 Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture 5 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 7 Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary 4 8 Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. 4 9 Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process 4 10 Presenting their studies, developments of their expertise topic and research results by orally, written and taking advantage of visual equipments 3 11 Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level 2 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 2 13 Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating 3 * 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 15 15     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20     Final Exam 1 30 30 Total Workload: 141 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.64 ECTS Credit: 6