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Course Description Course Name : Special Growing in Subtropical Fruits Course Code : BB-567 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. BİLGE YILMAZ Prof.Dr. TURGUT YEŞİLOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains knowledge on ecological requirements of persimmon, avocado, kiwi fruit and pecan. Gains knowledge on new varieties, rootstock usage and the ecological factors that affect choosing variety of persimmon, avocado, kiwi fruit and pecan. Gains knowledge on orchard establishment and modern cultivation techniques of persimmon, avocado, kiwi fruit and pecan. Gains theoretical and practical knowledge on related research techniques. Gains skills on how to apply research results and theoretical knowledge to practice. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The purpose of this course is to make the student gain detailed knowledge on ecological requirements, varieties, rootstocks, growing techniques and cultivation methods of persimmon, avocado, kiwi fruit and pecan. Course Contents : The main objectives of this course are advanced knowledge on ecological requirements, varieties, rootstocks, growing techniques and cultivation methods of persimmon, avocado, kiwi fruit and pecan. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom of Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Cukurova   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Ecological requirements of persimmon Reading lecture notes and suggested parts of different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 2 Persimmon varieties Reading lecture notes and suggested parts of different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 3 Persimmon rootstocks Reading lecture notes and suggested parts of different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 4 Growing techniques and cultivation practices of persimmon Reading lecture notes and suggested parts of different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 5 Ecological requirements of pecan Reading lecture notes and suggested parts of different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 6 Pecan varieties Reading lecture notes and suggested parts of different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 7 Pecan rootstocks Reading lecture notes and suggested parts of different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 8 Growing techniques and cultivation practices of pecan Reading lecture notes and suggested parts of different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 9 Mid-term exam Preparation to the Mid-term exam Written exam 10 Ecological requirements of avocado Reading lecture notes and suggested parts of different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 11 Avocado varieties Reading lecture notes and suggested parts of different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 12 Avocado rootstocks Reading lecture notes and suggested parts of different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 13 Growing techniques and cultivation practices of avocado Reading lecture notes and suggested parts of different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 14 Ecological requirements, varieties and rootstocks of kiwi fruit Reading lecture notes and suggested parts of different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 15 Growing techniques and cultivation practices of kiwi fruit Reading lecture notes and suggested parts of different resources. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparation to the final exam Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Notes prepared by using different sources and transferred to electronic media, presentation, enriched with photos Required Course Material(s)  •Kiwifruit. Science and Management, I.J. Warrington ve G.C. Weston, New Zealand Society for Horticultural Science, Auckland, New Zealand, 1992. •Persimmon culture in New Zealand. H. Kitagawa, P.G. Glucina, Wellington, 1984.  The Avocado Botany, Production and Uses. A.W. Whiley, B. Schaffer and B.N. Wolstenholme, CABİ publishing, USA, 2002 •Pecan Cultivars the Orchard’s Foundation. D., Sparks, Department of Horticulture, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. 1992. •Pecans. A Grower’s Perspective. W., Rice, PecanQuest Publications. Ponca City, Oklahoma. 1994.   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 4 2 Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines 1 3 Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship 1 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 2 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 1 8 Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. 1 9 Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process 1 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 4 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 25 25 Total Workload: 147 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.88 ECTS Credit: 6