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Course Description Course Name : Structure of Seed and Germination Physiology Course Code : BY-775 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. SEMA DÜZENLİ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Distunguishes the differences between Angiosperms and Gymnosperms by searching seed structures Learns regeneration of plants by learning the events which effect their life time Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Seed morphology and anatomy, seed germination, seed and bud dormancy, photoperiodism, thermoperiodism, vernalization Course Contents : Having information about seed features and physiology Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Class   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 What is seed ? The features of seeds according to the plant Grounding about fertilization types and seed formation Lecture, discussion 2 The factors affecting seed germination Preliminary study about seed life span and factors effecting this Lecture, discussion 3 Maternal effects throuugh seed developmental process Information gathering about seed germination and genetic features Lecture, discussion 4 Seed spreader animals Factors mediating seed dispersion Lecture, discussion 5 Seed anatomies of different plant species, nutrients used in germination Having knowledge about seeds nutrient content and the effects of these on germination Lecture, discussion 6 proteins Seeds including protein Lecture, discussion 7 Carbonhydrates,fats Seeds including carbonhydrate Lecture, discussion 8 exam 9 The factors effecting germination The importance of germination in terms of farmers Lecture, discussion 10 The role of light and temperature on germination, Prestudy about germination desire Lecture, discussion 11 Dormancy Searching about events leading seed germination Lecture, discussion 12 The effects of chemical compounds on seed germination Searching about the relationships between pesticides&herbicides and germination Lecture, discussion 13 Comparing Angiosperm and Gymnosperm seed structures Prestudy about seed types with regard to plant groups Lecture, discussion 14 The effects of hormones on seed germination Searching about compounds stimulate germination Lecture, discussion 15 general repetation Experimental studies Lecture, discussion 16/17 Final examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Vardar, Y., 1972. Bitki Fziyolojisi Dersleri Taiz, L., Zeiger, E., 1998. Plant physiology. Raghavan, V., 1992. DevelopmentaL Biology of Flowering Plants Murray, D. R., 1984. Seed Physiology .Academic Press. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 30 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 Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field 1 2 Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology 3 3 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology 1 4 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. 4 5 Solves the problems of biology by using research methods. 1 6 Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology 0 7 Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty 4 8 Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. 1 9 Systematically transfers the current developments in the field of biology and his/her studies to the person in biology field or other related fields by supporting qualitative and quantitative data 0 10 Uses at least one foreign language to keep up to date with the field to take part in scientific and social interaction groups to share information at international levels 0 11 Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field 1 12 In biology, uses statistical software programme to carry out scientific research and also uses information and communication technology in proficiency level of knowledge and skills to critically evaluate 0 13 Develops the strategy, policy and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of biology and treats the results obtained within standart of quality 2 14 Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. 5 15 Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area 4 16 Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level 0 17 Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 0 * 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 5 70     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 6 18     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 147 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.88 ECTS Credit: 6