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Course Description Course Name : Vegetable Seed Production Course Code : BBP301 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. NEBAHAT SARI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describe the basic terms in vegetable seeds and the situatiun of seed production in Turkey and the world. Gain the appilcation ability of seed production in seed production of various vegetable species. Produce vegetable seed and can analyze the biological, technological and agronomic situations for production. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Understand the basic terms and subjects on the general situation of vegetable seed industry in the world and in Turkey, new developments in seed industry, seed types, tohum biology, seed processing and technology, quality in vegetable seeds, seed control and certification and vegetable cultivation for seed production. Course Contents : The place of vegetable seed in Turkey and in the world, description of seed, seed production and the importance of its´ quality, the structure of seed, hybrid seeds, calculating the seed amount that will be sown, seed physiology, dormancy, vernalization, germination and vigor tests, induction of germination and inductors, seed control and certification, seed storage, the effect of environment on seed production, seed taking techniques, seed yield and the cultivation of vegetables for seed production Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : The classrooms and greenhouses 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 steps of seed production of Turkey passed through and its´ current situation Lecture notes and referance books Face to face education 2 Seed and seed term Lecture notes and referance books Face to face education 3 Seed types Lecture notes and referance books Face to face education 4 Open pollinated vegetable seeds Lecture notes and referance books Face to face education 5 Hybrid vegetable seeds Lecture notes and referance books Face to face education 6 Seed physiology Lecture notes and referance books Face to face education 7 Seed germination and vigor tests Lecture notes and referance books Face to face education 8 Mid- term exam Preperation for exam Written exam 9 Seed production and producers Lecture notes and referance books Face to face education 10 Field controls in vegetable seed productions I Lecture notes and referance books Face to face education 11 Field controls in vegetable seed productions II Lecture notes and referance books Face to face education 12 Laboratory controls in vegetable seed productions I Lecture notes and referance books Face to face education 13 Laboratory controls in vegetable seed productions II Lecture notes and referance books Face to face education 14 Variety registration, application for production permission and standart seed registration Lecture notes and referance books Face to face education 15 Vegetable seed processing, packeging and storage Lecture notes and referance books Face to face education 16/17 Final exam Preperation for exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)      Vegetable Seed Production (Raymond A.T.George)  Seeds Handbook (Biology, Production, Processing and Storage) (Babasaheb B Desai) 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 4 2 To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects 3 3 To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture 5 4 Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches 3 5 To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals 2 6 Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties 5 7 Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture 2 8 Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture 1 9 Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture 3 10 Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying 1 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 1 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 2 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. 1 14 Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 72 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.88 ECTS Credit: 3