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Course Description Course Name : Fruit and Grape Growing Course Code : TEP204 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. SEMİH TANGOLAR Prof.Dr. AYZİN KÜDEN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the basic concepts of fruit growing and viticulture Knows growing techniques of fruits and grapes Can establish orchards and Vineyard. Knows the propagation of fruits and grapes Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach some principles and concepts of fruit growing and viticulture, fruit and grape species and varieties, fruit and grape growing area and production in the world, and some factors affecting the fruit and grape growing in Turkey. Course Contents : Some principles and concepts of fruit growing and viticulture, fruit and grape species and varieties, fruit and grape growing area and production in the world, and factors affecting the fruit and grape growing in Turkey. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms of Department of Agricultural Economy, 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 Content of lesson, fruit growing in Turkey and in the world Reading of the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presentation and discussion. 2 Fruit trading in Turkey and in the World. Reading of the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presentation and discussion. 3 Fruit growing regions and their characteristics of Turkey. Reading of the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presentation and discussion. 4 General classification of fruits Reading of the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presentation and discussion. 5 Flower bud formation, resting and flowering in fruit trees, Reading of the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presentation and discussion. 6 Pollination, fertilisation, fruit set, periodicity in fruit trees Reading of the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presentation and discussion. 7 Propagation of fruit trees Reading of the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presentation and discussion. 8 Establisment of fruit orchards Pruning of fruit tress Reading of the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presentation and discussion. 9 1. Mid-term exam Preparation to mid-term exam. Written examination 10 History of viticulture and geographical distrubition of vines Reading of the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presentation and discussion. 11 Turkey viticulture, commercial classification of grapes, nutritional value of grapes Reading of the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presentation and discussion. 12 Morphology of the vine: Root and shoot system of the vine Reading of the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presentation and discussion. 13 Ecological requirements of the vine Reading of the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presentation and discussion. 14 Propagation of vines by grafting and cuttings Reading of the papers about the lecture lecture, power point presentation and discussion. 15 2. Mid-term exam Preparation to mid-term exam Written examination 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. Childers)  New Crops (J. Janick, J. Simon)     Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 90     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 10 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 is be able to explain and apply basic theories related to major science and engineering courses in order to form a foundation which enables him/her to understand advanced level subjects related to his/her profession 4 2 is able to describe, intorduce and evaluate crop and animal production techniques, tools and equipment used in this area and explain role, importance and development of agriculture in national and world economy 3 3 is able to describe characteristics and interrelations of all stages from production to consumption in agricultural sector; is able to describe basic concepts related to efficienct and sustianable use of resources; is able to explain and apply basic economic principles used for this purpose 1 4 is able to explain concepts, thought, theory and methods related to major economic, social, natural, cultural, institutional, organizational and legal factors affecting activities in agricultural sector and rural areas, also national and international forces and interaction between them, their universal and social effects 1 5 is able to apply basic principles of economics to the problemes encountered in agricultural sector 1 6 is able to show and express economic and social data to be used in agricultural decision making process in tables, graphs and mathematical symbols 1 7 is able to apply ecosystem, biodiversity, sustainable resource management, rural development, planning and technology use related knowledge to crop and animal production and marketing processes 2 8 determines required data related to the analysis of problems encountered in agricultural sector, critically examines and uses those data, selects a proper frame, model and method for the analysis, and evaluates results of the analysis 3 9 uses basic information technologies in the analysis of economic and social data and uses software prepared for this purpose and interpretes results 3 10 is able to carry studies related to his/her field independently and according to the legal procedures; is able to give consultancy, supervising, and expertise services in those fields; is able to join to team works 3 11 is able to get access to actual and updated information in the field; is able to inquire knowledge obtained and use them for public benefit according to the purpose selected 2 12 is able to communicate with sepacialist and non-specialist people both in verbal and written form; is able to select most appropriate communications methods; is able to develop cooperation with stakeholders on producer and organization basis 3 13 acquires general and professional foreign language command at a sufficient level to observe professional developments and communicate with colleagues;is able to use information and communication technologies 1 14 is able to identify problems that can be encountered in agricultural sector; determines their context, evaluates effects of solutions, projects and policies applied in this context, produces solutions, projects and policy alternatives, foresees possible effects of alternatives suggested by himself/herself or others, selects the most appropriate alternative in terms of the goals selected, applies, direcs and monitors project 1 15 is able to describe historical development of the profession, ethical principles obligatory during the performance of the profession and to be consicous of meticulous application of these principles 2 * 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 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 8 16     Final Exam 1 18 18 Total Workload: 92 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.68 ECTS Credit: 4