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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Soilles Culture |
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| Course Code |
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BBP364 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. HAYRİYE YILDIZ DAŞGAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learn the conceptual and theoretical knowledge of the soilless plant growing
Sufficient konwlodge gains in order to manage soilless growing
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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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To teach soilless growing |
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| Course Contents |
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To teach different soilless culture systems, soilless growing substrates, nutrient solution preparation, advantages and disadvantages of soilless culture are covered in the lecture. Also, different soilless systems with different plant species are investigated. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom of greenhouse the Horticultural Department |
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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 |
Definition and classification of hydroponic cultivation |
Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects |
Face to face education |
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2 |
The advantages and disadvantages of soilless growing |
Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects |
Face to face education |
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3 |
Open and closed (re-cycling) soilless growing systems |
Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects |
Face to face education |
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4 |
Organic and inorganic (inert) substrates -1 |
Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects |
Face to face education |
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5 |
Organic and inorganic (inert) substrates - 2 |
Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects |
Face to face education |
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6 |
The prenciples of the substrates cultures (bag, pot, pillow etc.) |
Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects |
Face to face education |
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7 |
The prenciples of the substrates cultures (column, floor etc.) |
Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects |
Face to face education |
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8 |
Midterm Exam |
Studing of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects |
Written Exam |
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9 |
The principles of the hydroponics |
Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects |
Face to face education |
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10 |
Preparation of the nutrient solution and applying tot he plants -1 |
Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects |
Face to face education |
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11 |
Preparation of the nutrient solution and applying tot he plants - 2 |
Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects |
Face to face education |
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12 |
Investigation of a sample soilless growing systems I (NFT growing) |
Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects |
Face to face education |
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13 |
Investigation of a sample soilless growing systems II (Rockwool culture) |
Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects |
Face to face education |
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14 |
Investigation of a sample soilless growing systems III (Volcanic tuff growing) |
Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects |
Face to face education |
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15 |
Investigation of a sample soilless growing systems IV (Aeroponics growing) |
Reading of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects |
Face to face education |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Studing of the the lecture notes and referans books of the related subjects |
Written Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Resh, H.M., 1995. Hydroponic food Production. A Definitive Guidebook for the Advanced Home Gardener and the Commercial Hydroponic Grower. Woodbridge Pres Pblishing Company, Santa Barbara, Californis USA. ISBN: 0-88007-212-1
Jones, J. Benton, 2005. Hydroponics: A Practical guide fort he Soilless Grower. CRC PRess, USA. ISBN: 0-8493-3167-6
Douglas, J.S., 1990. Advanced Guise to Hydroponics (Soilless Culture). Pelham Boks/Stephen Grene Pres. ISBN : 0-7207-1571-7
Savvas, D. And Passam, H., 2002. Hydroponics Production of Vegetables and Ornementals. Embryo Publications, Ethens Greece. ISBN: 960-8002-12-5
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
90 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
10 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering |
4 |
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2 |
To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects
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4 |
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3 |
To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture |
5 |
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4 |
Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches |
5 |
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5 |
To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals |
4 |
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6 |
Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties |
4 |
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7 |
Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture |
3 |
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8 |
Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture |
3 |
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9 |
Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture |
5 |
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10 |
Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying |
4 |
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11 |
Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions |
0 |
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12 |
Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society |
5 |
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13 |
Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. |
5 |
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14 |
Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
6 |
12 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
8 |
8 |
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Total Workload: | 81 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.24 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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