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Course Description Course Name : Cacti and Succulents Course Code : BB-610 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 about the agronomic and ecological features of cacti and succulents plants. Learns about the botanical, physiological and biochemical features of cacti and succulents plants. Learns about the growing requirements of cacti and succulents plants and interprets these 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 cacti and succulents plants. Course Contents : The contents of this course include the principles of botanical, physiological, biochemical of cacti and succulents plants, introduction to agronomic and ecological characteristics, cultivation techniques of cacti and succulents 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 Introduction to cacti and succulents plants Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 2 Cacti and succulents in the world and in Turkey Reading the related chapters of recommended resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 3 Introduction to cacti Reading the related chapters of recommended resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 4 Introduction to the morphological features of cacti plants Reading the related chapters of recommended resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 5 Introduction to the physiological features of cacti plants Reading the related chapters of recommended resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 6 Introduction to the ecological requirements of cacti plants Reading the related chapters of recommended resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 7 Introduction to the growing requirements of cacti plants Reading the related chapters of recommended resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 8 Mid-term exam Preparation to the mid-term exam Writen exam 9 Introduction to succulents Reading the related chapters of recommended resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 10 Introduction to the morphological features of succulents plants Reading the related chapters of recommended resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 11 Introduction to the physiological features of succulents plants Reading the related chapters of recommended resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 12 Introduction to the ecological requirements of succulents plants Reading the related chapters of recommended resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 13 Introduction to the growing requirements of cacti succulents plants Reading the related chapters of recommended resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 14 Importance of cacti and succulents as ornamental plants Reading the related chapters of recommended resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 15 General review and evaluation Student presentations about the cactus species Student presentations about the succulent species Preparation to the 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, written notes prepared from different sources for the lecture  The House Plant Expert. (ed: Dr. D.G.Hessayon) 1980, Pbi Publications, England    Stapeliads" A Book by John Pilbeam 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 2 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 4 2 Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines 3 3 Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship 2 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. 2 5 Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture 1 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 1 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 3 13 Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating 2 * 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 18 1 18 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 18 36     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20     Final Exam 1 30 30 Total Workload: 146 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.84 ECTS Credit: 6