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Course Description Course Name : Plant Growth Regulators in Horticulture Course Code : BB-545 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. AHSEN IŞIK ÖZGÜVEN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Obtains information about plant growth regulators. Obtains theoretical and practical information about the methods to be applied in user research. Gains practical skills on how to transfer the research findings and theoretical knowledge into practice. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : It is aimed to explain the determination and metabolism of plant growth regulators in horticulture and the effects of physiological mechanisms. Course Contents : It is aimed to give information about plant hormones, definition, formation, functions, auxins, giberellins, cytokinins, etilen and abcisic acid biosenthyesis and mtabolisms, polyamins, salicylic acids and brassinosteroidler. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Çukurova university, agriculture faculty classes.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Definiton of plant hormones Studying related subjects in lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 2 Definitions of auxines, types Studying related subjects in lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 3 Biochemistry of auxines Studying related subjects in lecture notes. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 4 mechanism of auxines Studying releated subjects in lecture papers. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 5 Definitons and metabolism of giberellins Studying releated subjects in lecture papers. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 6 Types of giberellins Studying releated subjects in lecture papers. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 7 Mid term exam Studying releated subjects in lecture papers. Written exam 8 Definition and metabolsim of cytokinins Studying releated subjects in lecture papers. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 9 Mechanisms of cytokinins Studying releated subjects in lecture papers. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 10 Definition of abcisic acid, its metabolism Studying releated subjects in lecture papers. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 11 Mechanisms of abcisic acid Studying releated subjects in lecture papers. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 12 Definition of ethylen, its meabolism Studying releated subjects in lecture papers. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 13 Mechanisms of ethylen Studying releated subjects in lecture papers. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 14 Other hormones Studying releated subjects in lecture papers. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 15 Other hormones Studying releated subjects in lecture papers. Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion 16/17 Final exam Studying releated subjects in lecture papers. Written exam   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 Required Course Material(s)  Natural Growth Inhibitors and Phytohormones in Plants and Environtment Kefeli I.V and Kalaevitch M.V, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003 323 p  Plant Hormones, Biosynthesis, Signal Transduction,Action. Davies, P.J. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Nedherlands, 2004  Biochemisttry and Molecular Biology of Plant Hormones. Hooykaas, P.J.J., Hall, M.E.,Libbenga, K.R. 1999 Elsevier, Netherlands  Chemistry of Plant Hormones Takahashi, N. 2000. CRC Pres, Inc.Boca Raton, Florida   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 10 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 4 2 Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines 4 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 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. 4 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 3 11 Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level 3 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 13 Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating 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 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 5 25     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 141 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.64 ECTS Credit: 6