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Course Description Course Name : Fertilization Biology in Horticultural Crops Course Code : BB-534 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. SİNAN ETİ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the general basis of generative reproduction Acquires information about flower structure and sex distribution of horticultural crops Explains pollination, fertilization and the mechanism of seed and fruit formation Explains the internal and external factors affecting fruit set Comprehends the cases to be careful in terms of reproductive biology while setting an orchard Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the basis of generative reproduction, pollination, fertilization, seed and fruit formation and the internal and external factors affecting these processes. Course Contents : General principles of generative reproduction, flower morphology of horticultural plants,methods for determining viability and germination ability of pollen, pollen tube growth, fertilization, development of embryo, endosperm, seed and fruits, special fertilization biology of vegetable and fruit species 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 Vegetative and generative reproduction, morphology of flower Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 2 Anatomy of flower parts, sex distribution of flowers and plants (hermaphrodite and missed organ flowers, monocline, dicline, monocie, diocie) Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 3 Pollination of flowers (self-pollination, cross-pollination, selfing, hybridization);Factors affecting pollination efficiency and polen tube growth Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 4 Pollen tube growth and factors affecting it, Fertilization, embryo, endosperm and seed formation, the mechanism of fruit formation, concepts of nuts and berries Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 5 Double and twin seed formation , empty seed, abortive seed and multible fruit formation Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 6 Infertility and incompatibilities in plants Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 7 MID-TERM EXAM Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Written exam 8 Concepts of parthenocarpy, stenospermocarpy, apomixis, xenie and metaxenie Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 9 Flower and fruit drops in plants (types, reasons and times) Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 10 Factors affeting fruit set, the cases to be careful in terms of reproductive biology while setting an orchard Studying related subjects in lecture notes and recommended literature Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 11 Special reproduction biology of horticultural crop species The presentations prepared by students from different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 12 Special reproduction biology of horticultural crop species The presentations prepared by students from different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 13 Special reproduction biology of horticultural crop species The presentations prepared by students from different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 14 Special reproduction biology of horticultural crop species The presentations prepared by students from different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 15 Special reproduction biology of horticultural crop species The presentations prepared by students from different resources. 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 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 6 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 5 2 Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines 4 3 Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship 5 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 5 Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture 5 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 7 Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary 4 8 Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. 5 9 Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process 5 10 Presenting their studies, developments of their expertise topic and research results by orally, written and taking advantage of visual equipments 5 11 Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level 4 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 4 13 Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating 5 * 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 6 2 12     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6     Final Exam 1 12 12 Total Workload: 142 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68 ECTS Credit: 6