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  Course Description
Course Name : Plant Biochemistry

Course Code : BBP108

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. YILDIZAKA KAÇAR

Learning Outcomes of the Course : known basic biochemical reactions
Macromolecules synthesized in plant cells and their tasks are realized.
In plants, photosynthesis, respiration and biosynthetic reactions are learned in detail.
Plant hormones and their biochemical mechanism are realized.
Lipids and Lipid Biosynthesis are learned.
Definition of biochemistry is realized.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To realize basic biochemistry reactions in plants

Course Contents : This lesson contains biochemistry and metabolism, substances necessary for metabolism, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes-coenzymes, vitamins, specific biochemical functions of organs and tissue, metabolic creation and storage of energy, photosynthesis and respiration.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classrooms 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 Biochemistry and Metabolism Introduction to biochemistry The substances for metabolism Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion.
2 Proteins Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion.
3 Nucleic Acids Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion.
4 Carbonhydrates Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion.
5 Lipids Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion.
6 Enzymes-Coenzymes Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion.
7 Vitamins Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion.
8 Specific biochemical functions of organs and tissue Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion.
9 Mid Term Exam Properation of Exam Written Exam
10 Creation of metabolic energy and storage Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion.
11 Photosynthesis Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion.
12 Photosynthesis Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion.
13 Respiration Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion.
14 Respiration Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion.
15 General review Reading of the papers about the lecture. Straight narrative technique, power point presantation and discussion.
16/17 Final Exam Preperation of Exam Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Plant Biochemistry P. M. Dey (Editor), J. B. Harborne (Editor)
 
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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 To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering 4
2 To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects 1
3 To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture 2
4 Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches 2
5 To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals 1
6 Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties 1
7 Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture 3
8 Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture 1
9 Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture 1
10 Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying 1
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 2
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 2
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. 1
14 Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards 1
* 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) 13 2 26
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 64
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.56
ECTS Credit: 3