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Course Description Course Name : Vegetable Seed Techniques Course Code : BB-575 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. NEBAHAT SARI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes concepts like vegetable seed morphology, dormancy, germination and vigor related to the field of study. Classifies seed processing and storage technologies. Compares various types of vegetable seed production methods. Produces various types of vegetable seeds. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The situation of vegetable seed industry in the world and in Turkey, its structure and properties, seed morphology and development, basic principals of seed production, seed processing and conservation technologies, and seed production methods according to vegetables are aimed. Course Contents : The situation of vegetable seed industry in the world and in Turkey, its structure and properties;variety types in vegetables, seed classes and levels, seed quality characteristics (genetic, biological, physical, and pathological properties); vegetable seed production techniques according to species, issues that should be paid attention during seed production and field and laboratory controls, seed harvest, seperation, drying, packeging, conserving and storaging according to species are the contents of this lesson. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : The seminar room and application areas of Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Çukurova   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The situation of vegetable seed industry in the world and in Turkey, and its´ levels passed through Lecture notes, reference books and current literature Face to face education 2 Seed morphology and its´ development Lecture notes, reference books and current literature Face to face education 3 Seed dormancy and appilcations for breaking dormancy Lecture notes, reference books and current literature Face to face education 4 Seed germination Lecture notes, reference books and current literature Face to face education 5 Seed vigor Lecture notes, reference books and current literature Face to face education 6 Basic principals of seed production Lecture notes, reference books and current literature Face to face education 7 Seed production of Solanaceae vegetables Lecture notes, reference books and current literature Face to face education 8 Mid-term exam Preperation for the exam Written exam 9 Seed production of Cucurbitaceae vegetables Lecture notes, reference books and current literature Face to face education 10 Seed production of Cucurbitaceae vegetables Lecture notes, reference books and current literature Face to face education 11 Seed production of Cucurbitaceae vegetables Lecture notes, reference books and current literature Face to face education 12 Seed production of Alliaceae vegetables Lecture notes, reference books and current literature Face to face education 13 Seed production of Umbelliferae vegetables Lecture notes, reference books and current literature Face to face education 14 Seed production of Compositae vegetables Lecture notes, reference books and current literature Face to face education 15 Seed drying, precessing and storage Lecture notes, reference books and current literature Face to face education 16/17 Final exam Preperation for the examination Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Desai, B.B., 2004. Seeds Handbook: Biology, Production, Processing and Storage. Marcel Dekker, INC, New York, Basel, 787 p.     Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 50 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 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. 5 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 2 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 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 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 15 60     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 150 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6 ECTS Credit: 6