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Course Description Course Name : Temperate Zone Fruits Growing in Tropical and Subtropical Regions Course Code : BB-621 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. AYZİN KÜDEN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Obtains general information about temperate zone fruit growing in tropics and subtropics and techniques of arboriculture in open areas and in greenhouse. Learns about the growing techniques used in tropic and subtropic areas. Discusses the growing problems that may arise in these areas and available species and cultivars for these regions. Knows about the theoretical and practical methods that could be used in investigations. Gains ability on how to transfer theoretical knowledge and research outcomes into practice. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to teach how to grow temperate zone fruits in tropics and subtropics, the growing techniques and to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of growing temperate zone fruits in these areas. Course Contents : The contents of this course include subjects such as the distribution of fruit trees in the tropic and subtropic regions; temperate zone fruit growing in these regions and its limitations; soil, climate and water request of stone fruit,nuts, pome fruits,berrys in these climatical conditions; prunning shape, blooming and fruit set characteristics; diseases and disorders that may arise. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Çukurova university, classes of agriculture faculty and application orchards,   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Distribution of fruit trees in tropic and subtropic regions. Read the related books, articles and course notes, do surveys of scientific literature and prepare visual presentation. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 2 Limiting factors in temperate zone fruit growing in tropic and subtropic. Read the related books, articles and course notes, do surveys of scientific literature and prepare visual presentation. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 3 Flowering and fruit set in tropic and subtropic regions. Read the related books, articles and course notes, do surveys of scientific literature and prepare visual presentation. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 4 Morphology and growth of trees in subtropical and tropical regions. Read the related books, articles and course notes, do surveys of scientific literature and prepare visual presentation. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 5 Fruit ripening, harvest in tropic and subtropic regions. Read the related books, articles and course notes, do surveys of scientific literature and prepare visual presentation. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 6 Plant propagation in tropics and subtropics. Read the related books, articles and course notes, do surveys of scientific literature and prepare visual presentation. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 7 Stone fruit growing in tropic and subtropic regions. Read the related books, articles and course notes, do surveys of scientific literature and prepare visual presentation. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 8 Mid term exam. Read the related books, articles and course notes, do surveys of scientific literature and prepare visual presentation. Written exam 9 Stone fruit growing in tropic and subtropic regions. Read the related books, articles and course notes, do surveys of scientific literature and prepare visual presentation. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 10 Pome fruit growing in tropics and subtropics. Read the related books, articles and course notes, do surveys of scientific literature and prepare visual presentation. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 11 Pome fruit growing in tropics and subtropics. Read the related books, articles and course notes, do surveys of scientific literature and prepare visual presentation. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 12 Berry fruits growing in the tropics and subtropics. Read the related books, articles and course notes, do surveys of scientific literature and prepare visual presentation. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 13 Prunning and shaping in tropics and subtropics. Read the related books, articles and course notes, do surveys of scientific literature and prepare visual presentation. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 14 Soil, plant nutrient and water requirements in tropics and subtropics. Read the related books, articles and course notes, do surveys of scientific literature and prepare visual presentation. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 15 Plant protection studies in tropics and subtropics. Read the related books, articles and course notes, do surveys of scientific literature and prepare visual presentation. Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. 16/17 Final exam. Read book, article and course notes related with subjects. Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Temperate and Subtropical Fruit Production. David JACKSON. Butterworths Horticultural Books. Adaptation of Plants to Water and High Temperature Stress.neil C. TURNER, Paul J. KRAMER. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 40 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 5 3 Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship 5 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. 4 5 Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture 5 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 4 7 Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary 4 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 5 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 5 13 Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating 5 * 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) 15 3 45     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 15 3 45 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 10 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12     Final Exam 1 12 12 Total Workload: 154 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.16 ECTS Credit: 6