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Course Description Course Name : Viticulture Research Methods Course Code : BB-635 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. SERPİL GÖK TANGOLAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the parameters used in the determination of harvest time of table, raisin, wine and juice grape varieties. Does the measurements of the physical properties of grapes. Learns the measurements of the chemical properties of grapes. Does the observations for phenological properties of grapevine Learns the analysis methods of the data Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to teach the parameters used in the determination of harvest time of table, raisin, wine and juice grape varieties and harvesting, measurements related to the physical and chemical properties and analysis methods of the data. Course Contents : The contents of this course include the parameters used in the determination of harvest time of table, raisin, wine and juice grape varieties and harvesting; basic variables considered in the viticulture studies; number of samples and sampling,observations for phenological properties; measurements related to the physical (size, length, width, shape, volume, growth, etc.) properties and measurements related to the chemical (sugar, acid, phenological compounds, vitamins, and minerals, etc.) properties, analysis of the data, preparation and presentation of the results for publication. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms and Labs of Department of Horticulture, 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 The parameters used in the determination of harvest time of table grape varieties and harvesting. Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 2 The parameters used in the determination of harvest time of raisin grape varieties and harvesting. Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 3 The parameters used in the determination of harvest time of wine and juice grape varieties and harvesting. Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 4 Basic variables considered in the Viticulture studies. Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 5 Number of samples and sampling Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 6 Measurements for phenological properties Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 7 Measurements related to the physical (size, length, width, shape, volume, growth, etc.) properties Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 8 Measurements related to the physical (size, length, width, shape, volume, growth, etc.) properties Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 9 Mid-term exam Preparation to the mid-term exam. Written examination 10 Measurements related to the chemical (size, length, width, shape, volume, growth, etc.) properties Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 11 Measurements related to the chemical (size, length, width, shape, volume, growth, etc.) properties Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 12 Weighing and analysis methods Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 13 Evaluation of the data Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 14 Preparation and presentation of the results for publication Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 15 Preparation and presentation of the results for publication Reading the related lecture notes Straight narrative technique, power point presentation and discussion. 16/17 Final exam Preparation to the final exam. Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Çelik, S., 1998. Bağcılık (ampeloloji). Trakya Üniv. Tekirdağ Ziraat Fakültesi Bahçe Bitkileri Bölümü, Anadolu Matbaa Ambalaj San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. 426 s.  Fidan, Y., 1985. Özel Bağcılık. Ankara Üniv. Ziraat Fak. Yay. No: 930, Ders Kitabı No: 265, Ankara Üniv. Basımevi, Ankara, 401 s. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30 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 3 2 Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines 3 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 4 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 2 8 Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. 3 9 Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process 4 10 Presenting their studies, developments of their expertise topic and research results by orally, written and taking advantage of visual equipments 3 11 Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level 4 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 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) 16 4 64     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 3 48 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 24 24     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8     Final Exam 1 12 12 Total Workload: 156 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.24 ECTS Credit: 6