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Course Description Course Name : General Fruit Growing Course Code : BBP202 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. SEVGİ PAYDAŞ Prof.Dr. ÖMÜR DÜNDAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : To learn base of principles of fruit growing technics, To know fruits growing techniques To establish fruit orchards To solve the problems related fruit growing and know orchard management To know harvesting, packaging, cold storage Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : BBP101 Botany Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to give information about production, areas of fruit species and varieties grown in Turkey and in the World, to explain the problems of growing areas and cultivation, harvesting and storage, to teach principles and concepts of fruit growing. Course Contents : This course concentrates on fruit growing, production, area, trade in Turkey and in the World, fruit bud formation, chilling requirement, pollination, fertilization, propagation of fruit trees, management of fruit orchards, cultural systems, pruning, harvesting, postharvst physiogy, quality analysis of fruits. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms and pomology lab. and cold storage, orchards 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 This course concentrates on fruit growing, production, area in Turkey and in the World. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation and discussion 2 Fruit trade in Turkey and in the World. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation and discussion 3 Fruit growing climate zones in Turkey and characteristics of these regions. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation and discussion 4 The general classification of fruit groups. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation and discussion 5 The general classification of fruit groups. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation and discussion 6 Fruit bud formation, chilling requirement, flowers opening. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation and discussion 7 Pollination, fertilization, drops, alternate bearing and principles of fertilization biology on set of fruit archard. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation and discussion 8 Propagation of fruit trees, Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation and discussion 9 Mid-Term exam Preparation to mid-term exam Written examination 10 Rootstock nursing (growing, seedlings removal, conservation and packaging) Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation and discussion 11 Management of fruit orchards. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation and discussion 12 Cultural systems in fruit orchards. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation and discussion 13 Fruit tree pruning Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation and discussion 14 Harvest, postharvst physiogy, quality analysis of fruits. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation and discussion 15 Harvest, postharvst physiogy, quality analysis of fruits. Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, powerpoint presentation and discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparation to final exam Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)    Modern Fruit Science (N. F. Childers), New crops (J. Janick, J. E. Simon) Required Course Material(s)   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 To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering 5 2 To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects 5 3 To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture 3 4 Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches 5 5 To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals 5 6 Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties 4 7 Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture 2 8 Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture 3 9 Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture 4 10 Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying 3 11 Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions 2 12 Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society 4 13 Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. 4 14 Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards 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 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 18 18     Final Exam 1 24 24 Total Workload: 140 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.6 ECTS Credit: 6