| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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General Principles of Ornamental Plants Propagation |
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| Course Code |
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BB-608 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. NEZİHE KÖKSAL
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Realizes the methods of reproduction of ornamental plants.
Learns the properties of materials in the production of ornamental plants and the preparation of propagation materials.
Realizes the problems of cultivation and propagation of ornamental plants and solve problems.
Knows how to use the knowledge s/he has acquired about propagation and production of ornamental plants
in other fields.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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This course aims to to teach the basic concepts and subjects on ornamental plants propagation. |
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| Course Contents |
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The contents of this course include introduction to ornamental plants production structures, the preparation procedure, production media (perlite, vermiculite, peat) production materials (seed, spor, cuttings, grafting, storage organs) and propagation methods (cuttings, grafting, layering, division, storage organs and tissue culture production). |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms of Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Cukurova |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Techniques for vegetative and generative propagation of ornamental plants |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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2 |
Generative propagation techniques |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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3 |
Propagation techniques for spores |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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4 |
Propagation techniques for seeds |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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5 |
Structure of seeds, concepts of dormancy and germination on ornamental plants
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Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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6 |
Mechanisms for vegetative reproduction on ornamental plants
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Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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7 |
Techniques of cuttings |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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8 |
Mid-term exam. |
Preparation to mid-term exam |
Writen exam |
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9 |
Techniques of grafting |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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10 |
Techniques of layering |
Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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11 |
Propagation techniques for storage organs such as bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes
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Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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12 |
Techniques of micropropagation
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Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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13 |
Internal factors affecting the success of propagation of ornamental plants, Explanation of biochemical changes
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Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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14 |
Environmental factors affecting the success of propagation of ornamental plants
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Reading the related lecture notes. |
Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion |
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15 |
General review and evaluation
Student presentations about the propagation methods of ornamental plants species. |
Preparation to the presentation |
Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Preparation to the final exam |
Writen exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Developing and improving the horticultural knowledge to professional level based on the bachelors degree qualifications |
5 |
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2 |
Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines |
5 |
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3 |
Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship |
5 |
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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 |
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5 |
Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture |
4 |
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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 |
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7 |
Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary |
3 |
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8 |
Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. |
3 |
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9 |
Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process |
4 |
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10 |
Presenting their studies, developments of their expertise topic and research results by orally, written and taking advantage of visual equipments |
3 |
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11 |
Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level |
1 |
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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 |
2 |
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13 |
Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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