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Course Description Course Name : Field Crops Product Phys. Course Code : TBP305 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MÜJDE KOÇ Assoc.Prof.Dr. CELALEDDİN BARUTÇULAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the growth and developmental processes in field crops depending on environmental conditions Understand the environmental influences upon energy acquistion and use and food production during growth and development in field crops Demonstrates understanding of the physiological mechanisms involved in the uptake and transport of water by field crops during growth and development Demonstrates understanding of the interrelationships among field crops and its environment in nitrogen (an other minerals) acqustion and use during growth and development Demonstrates detailed understanding of the physiological mechanisms involved in the translocation of food by field crops during growth and development Learns the possible effects of global climate change on field crops Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : An introduction to the basic physiological processes (e.g., photosynthesis, respiration, nutrient utilization, partitioning and senescence) and their responses to the environment (including a-biotic stresses) are assessed in relation to the growth, development and production of major field crops Course Contents : Environmental impact on physiological processes involved in the yield formation during development from sowing to the maturity Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom, laboratory   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Environmental impact on physiology of seed dormancy, germination and emergence Topics on course notes and other resources Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion. Basic concepts will be discussed in the lecture and later demonstrated through laboratory exercises 2 Environmental impact on physiology of root growth and function Topics on course notes and other resources Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion. Basic concepts will be discussed in the lecture and later demonstrated through laboratory exercises 3 Environmental impact on physiology of leaf initiation and enlargement Topics on course notes and other resources Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion. Basic concepts will be discussed in the lecture and later demonstrated through laboratory exercises 4 Environmental impact on leaf area index, its duration, absorbsion and tranmission of light by the canopy Topics on course notes and other resources Explaining the lecture topic power point presantation and discussion. Basic concepts will be discussed in the lecture and later demonstrated through laboratory exercises 5 Environmental impact on branching, tillering and stem growth and homework will be given on this topic Topics on course notes and other resources Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion. Basic concepts will be discussed in the lecture and later demonstrated through laboratory exercises 6 Environmental impact on developmental pattern: vegetative and reproductive development Topics on course notes and other resources Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion. Basic concepts will be discussed in the lecture and later demonstrated through laboratory exercises 7 Thermal time, vernalization and photoperiodic response ,environmental effects Topics on course notes and other resources Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion. Basic concepts will be discussed in the lecture and later demonstrated through laboratory exercises 8 Environmental impact on inflorence growth and development Topics on course notes and other resources Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion. Basic concepts will be discussed in the lecture and later demonstrated through laboratory exercises 9 Midterm examination Preparing for the exam Written exam 10 Environmental impact on friut and seed growth and development Topics on course notes and other resources Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion. Basic concepts will be discussed in the lecture and later demonstrated through laboratory exercises 11 Source of carbohydrates for friut and seed growth Topics on course notes and other resources Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion. Basic concepts will be discussed in the lecture and later demonstrated through laboratory exercises 12 Source of protein and lipids for friut and seed growth Topics on course notes and other resources Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion. Basic concepts will be discussed in the lecture and later demonstrated through laboratory exercises 13 Environmental impact on leaf and canopy phosynthesis (C3 and C4 crops), respiration and photorespiration Topics on course notes and other resources Explaining the lecture topic by power point presantation and discussion. Basic concepts will be discussed in the lecture and later demonstrated through laboratory exercises 14 Environmental impact on nitrogen uptake and use Topics on course notes and other resources Explaining the lecture topic together with the power point presantation and discussion. Basic concepts will be discussed in the lecture and later demonstrated through laboratory exercises 15 Climate change and field crops Topics on course notes and other resources Explaining the lecture topic power point presantation and discussion. Basic concepts will be discussed in the lecture and later demonstrated through laboratory exercises 16/17 Final examination Preparing for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  A.V. KATKAT, 1986. Bitki Fizyolojisi. U.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Ders Notları No:22, Bursa  N. ÇELİK, 1998. Ürün Fizyolojisi. U.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Ders Notları No:79, Bursa  N. ÇELİK, 1998. Tarla Bitkileri Fizyolojisi. U.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Ders Notları, Bursa  HAY R. and PORTER J. (2006) The Physiology of Crop Yield Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 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 Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 4 2 Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 4 3 Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. 4 4 Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. 4 5 Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. 3 6 Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. 4 7 Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. 2 8 Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. 4 9 Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 4 10 Works both individually and in a team. 3 11 Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 3 12 Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 3 13 Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 3 14 Shows respect to job ethic. 3 15 Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. 2 16 Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering 4 17 Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 1 2     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 62 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.48 ECTS Credit: 2