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Course Description Course Name : Ground-Cover Ornamental Plants Course Code : BB-612 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 the basic concepts of ground-cover ornamental plants. Learns to establish lawn facility and their maintenance. Learns about the functions of land cover plants in conservation of soil and natural balance, the criteria of choosing the land cover ornamental plants in applications. 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 about the ground-cover ornamental plants. Course Contents : The contents of this course include the introduction to ground cover plant term, species, properties, different purposes of using, principles of usage, relationship of soil and environment of the ground cover plants, introduction to the ecological and soil requirements, sowing and maintenance works. 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 The concept of plant ground covers and classification of ground-cover plants Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 2 Importance of ground-cover plants as ornamental plants. Ground-cover ornamental plants in the world and in Turkey Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 3 Ground cover plants and relationship of soil and environment, natural vegetation - ground covering plants and soil conservation Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 4 Introduction to the cool climate grass species. Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 5 Introduction to the warm climate grass species Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 6 Grass mixtures and mixing special preparation techniques Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 7 Land and soil preparation on grass site Irrigation and fertilization techniques on grass land Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 8 Mid-term exam Preparation to the mid-term exam Writen exam 9 Herbaceous ground cover plants and plants to use instead of grass. Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 10 Purposes of using, principles of usage, ecological requirements and maintenance of Ajuga, Arenaria Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 11 Purposes of using, principles of usage, ecological requirements and maintenance of Cerastium, Dichondra Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 12 Purposes of using, principles of usage, ecological requirements and maintenance of Festuca, Hypericum Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 13 Purposes of using, principles of usage, ecological requirements and maintenance of Potentilla, Raununculus Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 14 Purposes of using, principles of usage, ecological requirements and maintenance of Sedum, Verbena, Vinca Reading the related lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 15 General review. Student presentations about the grass species. Student presentations about the ground cover plants species. Reading the related lecture notes. 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, CD´s and written notes prepared from different sources for the lecture  Kinley M.Mc 2005. All About Lawns, Orhto Books           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 3 2 Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines 2 3 Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship 1 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 2 7 Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary 2 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 2 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 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 3 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 20 1 20 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 15 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20     Final Exam 1 30 30 Total Workload: 142 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68 ECTS Credit: 6