| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Laboratory Techniques in Horticulture II |
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| Course Code |
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BB-516 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. ÖMER GEZEREL
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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The preparation of the leaf samples to analysis. The introduction of laboratory devices and usages of leaf analysis.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The determination of nutrients in leaves of horticultural crops by leaf analysis and monitoring of fertilizing program |
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| Course Contents |
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The introduction of the materials needed for laboratory analysis, the use and methods of analysis |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classes and labrotories of horticulture department, Agriculture faculty, Cukurova university. |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
The quality of glass equipment in laboratory |
Studying the related topicsfrom the given resources |
The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer |
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2 |
Preparation of solutions |
Studying the related topicsfrom the given resources |
The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer |
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3 |
The usage of acide and base |
Studying the related topicsfrom the given resources |
The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer |
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4 |
The leaf sample techniques and their preparation in laboratory environment. |
Studying the related topicsfrom the given resources |
The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer |
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5 |
The method of sample ashing |
Studying the related topicsfrom the given resources |
The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer |
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6 |
The sample preparation for analysis |
Studying the related topicsfrom the given resources |
The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer |
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7 |
Midterm exam |
Studying the related topicsfrom the given resources |
The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer |
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8 |
Spectrophotometric phosphor analysis |
Studying the related topicsfrom the given resources |
The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer |
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9 |
Nitrogen analysis |
Studying the related topicsfrom the given resources |
The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer |
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10 |
The introduction of AAS and preparation for analysis |
Studying the related topicsfrom the given resources |
The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer |
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11 |
Analysis of macro elements |
Studying the related topicsfrom the given resources |
The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer |
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12 |
Analysis of micro elements |
Studying the related topicsfrom the given resources |
The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer |
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13 |
The determination of curves on AAS |
Studying the related topicsfrom the given resources |
The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer |
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14 |
Calculation of PPM or percent |
Studying the related topicsfrom the given resources |
The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer |
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15 |
Suggestions of fertilizing program |
Studying the related topicsfrom the given resources |
The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Studying the related topicsfrom the given resources |
The course instructor´s applied knowledge transfer |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Developing and improving the horticultural knowledge to professional level based on the bachelors degree qualifications |
3 |
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2 |
Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines |
4 |
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3 |
Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship |
5 |
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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 |
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5 |
Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture |
5 |
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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 |
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7 |
Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary |
3 |
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8 |
Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. |
2 |
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9 |
Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process |
5 |
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10 |
Presenting their studies, developments of their expertise topic and research results by orally, written and taking advantage of visual equipments |
5 |
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11 |
Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level |
3 |
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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 |
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13 |
Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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