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Course Description Course Name : Cytological Basis of Horticultural Crops Course Code : BB-533 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. SEVGİ PAYDAŞ Prof.Dr. SİNAN ETİ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gets information about cell features of bio-organisms Gains skill for making interpretation about the effect of chemical structure of plant cell to its morphology Gets information about the organelles in the plant cell and their functions Acquires information about chromosomes and transferring the genetic materials to the offsprings Understands the plant cell division events with application Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To get general information about plant cells, morphology, chemical structure and organelles of plant cells, cromosomes, mitosis and meiosis divisions in plants Course Contents : Inorganic and organic structure of the cell, morphologies and functions of the cell organels, chromosomes and genes, amitotic, mitotic and meiotic cell divisions, implementation of cytological techniques Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Clasroom and laboratoires of Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Unişversity of Cukurova   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The general structure and morphology of plant cell and it’s difference from animal and procariotic cells Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 2 Chemical structure of plant cell. The amount and functions of inorganic matters of plant cell Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 3 The amount of organic matter and it’s functions in plant cell (Proteins) Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 4 The amount of organic matter and it’s functions in plant cell (Carbonhydrates) Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 5 The amount of organic matter and it’s functions in plant cell (Lipids) Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 6 The amount of organic matter and it’s functions in plant cell (Nucleic acids, DNA, RNA) Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 7 The amount of organic matter and it’s functions in plant cell (Enzyme, hormone, vitamins) Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 8 MID-TERM EXAM Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Written exam 9 The general iner structure of plant cell and the structure of cytoplasm Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 10 The endoplasmic reticulum, golgi aparatus and ribosomes Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 11 Lysosomes, microsomes, mitokondries, centriole, plasicids, microflaments, microtubules Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 12 The structure of nucleus and nucleolus Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 13 Chromosomes Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 14 Cell divisions (mitosis ) Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 15 Cell divisions (meiosis ) Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 16/17 FINAL EXAM Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)   Required Course Material(s)     Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 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 2 2 Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines 3 3 Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship 3 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. 3 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. 4 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 3 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 1 13 Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating 1 * 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 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12     Final Exam 1 16 16 Total Workload: 140 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.6 ECTS Credit: 6