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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Plant Embriology And Germination |
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| Course Code |
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BL 410 |
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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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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. CENGİZ DARICI
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Gain necessary basic knowledge to germinate different seeds
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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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Introduction of plant embryo and its types and explanation of factors affecting germination |
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| Course Contents |
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Definition of embriology, properties of angiospermae and gymnospermae, gender distribution in plants
Embryo development in Gymnospermae (Male and female flower structures)
Embryo development in Angiospermae, cytomixis and cytokinesis
Properties of monosporic, bisporic and tetrasporic gametophytes
Fertilization in Angiospermae (porogami, kalazogami, multiple union), embryo development in dicotyledons, apomixis, polyembryo
Definition of germination, primer, seconder and obligate dormancy concepts, interior and exterior factors that affects germination (based on seed structure)
Exterior factors that affect germination
Physical factors (effects of temperature, light, water and salinity)
Effects of rain, dormancy-moisture relations, soil structure, texture, soil moisture, bury depth
Chemical factors (Soil chemical contents, effects of soil solution)
Germination Inhibitors
Biological Factors (Symbiotic and non-symbiotic)
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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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 of embriology, properties of angiospermae and gymnospermae, gender distribution in plants
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Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources |
Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes |
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2 |
Embryo development in Gymnospermae (Male and female flower structures)
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Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources |
Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes |
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3 |
Embryo development in Angiospermae, cytomixis and cytokinesis
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Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources |
Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes |
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4 |
Properties of monosporic, bisporic and tetrasporic gametophytes
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Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources |
Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes |
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5 |
Fertilization in Angiospermae (porogami, kalazogami, multiple union), embryo development in dicotyledons, apomixis, polyembryo
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Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources |
Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes |
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6 |
Definition of germination, primer, seconder and obligate dormancy concepts, interior and exterior factors that affects germination (based on seed structure)
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Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources |
Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes |
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Exterior factors that affect germination
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Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources |
Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes |
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8 |
Exam |
Exam |
Exam |
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Physical factors (effects of temperature, light, water and salinity)
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Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources |
Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes |
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10 |
Physical factors (effects of temperature, light, water and salinity) |
Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources |
Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes |
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Effects of rain, dormancy-moisture relations, soil structure, texture, soil moisture, bury depth
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Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources |
Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes |
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12 |
Chemical factors (Soil chemical contents, effects of soil solution)
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Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources |
Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes |
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13 |
Chemical factors (Soil chemical contents, effects of soil solution)
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Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources |
Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes |
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14 |
Germination Inhibitors
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Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources |
Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes |
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Biological Factors (Symbiotic and non-symbiotic)
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Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources |
Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Final Exam |
Final Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Akman,Y.1998, Botanik, Palme Yay., Ankara
Taiz,L.,Zieger,E. (Editör İ. Türkan), 2008, Bitki Fizyolojisi, Palme Yay., Ankara
Ünal,M.2008, Bitki emb. Lab.,Nobel yay.,Ankara
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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 |
80 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
3 |
20 |
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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 |
Explains the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology |
4 |
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Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of biology |
4 |
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Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology |
5 |
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4 |
takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered |
4 |
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plans and manages the projects as a member of team |
4 |
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6 |
informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems |
4 |
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7 |
communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works |
4 |
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8 |
Knows the importance of individual development |
4 |
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9 |
Reaches the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. |
4 |
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10 |
Knows that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. |
4 |
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11 |
Evaluates the developmets in the field of biology by using scientific methods |
4 |
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12 |
Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of biology |
4 |
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13 |
Combines the knowledge in the field of biology with the other scientific area. |
4 |
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14 |
Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds establish relations ethically and uses information, communication technologies. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. |
4 |
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15 |
Identifies problems in the field of biology and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. |
4 |
| * 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 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
3 |
3 |
9 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Total Workload: | 90 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.6 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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