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Course Description Course Name : Cool Climate Cereals Course Code : TBP401 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MÜJDE KOÇ Prof.Dr. TACETTİN YAĞBASANLAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the importance, classification and nomenclature of cool season cereals Knows morphological and developmental characteristics of cool season cereals, distinguish of species and varieties Develops a clear understanding of the role of the environmental conditions on the plant in growth and development Analyzes the process of the yield formation of cool season cereals Gains the ability to practise the production of cool season cereals Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Introducing student to the basic principles of production of cool season cereal crops Course Contents : General and specific information on the importance, adaptation, structure, growth and development and production of cool season cereals Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Class, laboratory   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The importance of cool season cereals Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 2 Adaptation of cool season cereals Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 3 The structure and morphology of cool season cereals Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 4 Growth and development of cool season cereals: germination, emergence, early vegetative growth Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 5 Growth and development of cool season cereals: Tillering and stem elongation Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 6 Growth and development of cool season cereals: reprodüktive phase (spike growth) Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 7 Growth and development of cool season cereals: Grain growth and homework will be given on this topic Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 8 Yield potential, potential yield, biological yield, harvest index, grain yield and its componemts Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 9 Midterm examination Preparation to mid-term exam. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion. 10 The adaptation of wheat, wheat varieties grown in the Turkey Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 11 Cultivation of wheat Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 12 Economic importance origin and taxonomy of barley Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 13 Varieties of barley grown in Turkey, barley adaptation and cultivation Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 14 The economic importance of rye and oats, adaptation and cultivation Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 15 The reasons for breding of Triticale, adaptation and culture Reading of the papers about the lecture Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion 16/17 Final examination Preparation to final exam Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  PERRY, M.W., HİLLMAN, 1991.The Wheat Book — A Technical Manual for Wheat Producers. Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Bulletin 4196  Kün, E. 2000. Serin İklim Tahılları A.Ü. Yayınları: 1032 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 2 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 Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 4 2 Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 4 3 Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. 4 4 Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. 3 5 Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. 2 6 Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. 2 7 Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. 0 8 Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. 1 9 Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 2 10 Works both individually and in a team. 1 11 Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 0 12 Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 0 13 Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 3 14 Shows respect to job ethic. 2 15 Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. 3 16 Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering 2 17 Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. 3 * 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 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 78 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.12 ECTS Credit: 3