| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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The use of Plant Growth Regulators in Horticulture |
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| Course Code |
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BB-530 |
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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. AHSEN IŞIK ÖZGÜVEN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows the importance of the plant growth regulators.
Obtains technical knowledge about the usage of plant growth regulators.
Obtains information about the research on the use of growth regulator substances.
Obtains information on the use of practical and applied growth regulator substances.
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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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It is aimed to present different techniques, practical knowledge and explanation about the usage of plant growth regulator in horticulture. |
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| Course Contents |
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Effect of plant growth regulator to pollens and seed germination, rooting of cuttings, fruit dilution and quality, fruit set, and prevention of post harvest fruit falling are examined. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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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 |
Definition and importance of plant hormone |
Studying the related subjects in lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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2 |
Importance and usage of auxines |
Studying the related subjects in lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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3 |
Importance and usage of auxines |
Studying the related subjects in lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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4 |
Importance and usage of giberellins |
Studying the related subjects in lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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5 |
Importance and usage of giberellins |
Studying the related subjects in lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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6 |
Importance and usage of citokynins |
Studying the related subjects in lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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7 |
Mid- term exam |
Studying the related subjects in lecture notes. |
Written exam |
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8 |
Importance and usage of citokynins |
Studying the related subjects in lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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9 |
Importance and usage of citokynins |
Studying the related subjects in lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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10 |
Importance and usage of abcisic acid |
Studying the related subjects in lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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11 |
Importance and usage of abcisic acid |
Studying the related subjects in lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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12 |
Importance and usage of ethylen |
Studying the related subjects in lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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13 |
Importance and usage of ethylen |
Studying the related subjects in lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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14 |
Lecture notes and related parts in recomended resources. |
Studying the related subjects in lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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15 |
Lecture notes and related parts in recomended resources. |
Studying the related subjects in lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam. |
Studying the related subjects in lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Prepared using different sources, enriched with pictures transferred to a continuously updated electronic media presentation lecture notes
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| Required Course Material(s) |
Natural Growth Inhibitors and Phytohormones in Plants and Environtment Kefeli I.V and Kalaevitch M.V, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003
Plant Growth Regulating Chemicals . Nichell, L.G. Florida.1984.
Proceeding of the Eleventh International Symposium on Plant Bioregulators in Fruit Production. Costa G. ACTa Number 884.2010
Plant Hormones, Biosynthesis, Signal Transduction,Action. Davies, P.J. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Nedherlands, 2004
Ferguson, J.J.1986. Citrus Flowering, Fruit Set and Development, Univ.Of. Florida. Plant Hormones, Biosynthesis, Signal Transduction,Action. Davies, P.J. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Nedherlands, 2004.
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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 |
4 |
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2 |
Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines |
3 |
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3 |
Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship |
3 |
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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. |
4 |
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5 |
Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
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8 |
Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. |
3 |
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9 |
Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process |
2 |
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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 |
4 |
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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 |
2 |
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13 |
Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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