| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forage Crops Seeds And Seed Technology | TB543 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructor(s) |
Fikret BUDAK |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Seed breeding techniques and methods of forage leguminous and cereal crops, different harvesting and threshing methods applied for this purpose, seed cleaning, spraying, grafting, hardness removal processes, seed control and certification principles, packaging and market supply principles will be learned. |
| Course Content | |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Seed breeding techniques and methods of forage leguminous and cereal crops, different harvesting and threshing methods applied for this purpose, seed cleaning, spraying, grafting, hardness removal processes, seed control and certification principles, packaging and market supply principles will be learned. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction. Phisical, Biological and Genetic Values of Seeds. | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Research |
| 2. Week | The Present Situation of Forage Crops Seed Production. The Importance of Forage Crops Seed. | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 3. Week | Major Factors Affecting Forage Crop Production and Yield of Seed. Fodder Principles to be Considered in Seed Production | Course Hours Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Research Other Activities |
| 4. Week | Seed Germination, Hard Seed. What Should be Considered in The Seed Germination Analysis. Receiving The Seed Sample to Analyse. | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Research |
| 5. Week | Pollination and Fertilization in Forage Crops. Seed Production. Selection of Species in Forage Crops. | Other Activities Verbal Expression Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Seed Sowing and Caring for Forage Seed Production. | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Other Activities |
| 7. Week | The Role of Insects in The Pollination of Legume Forage Crops, Measures to be Taken The Ensure pollination by Insects. | Research Other Activities Visual Presentation Course Hours Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study |
| 8. Week | Midterm | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 9. Week | Cutting for Seed Production. | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 10. Week | Methods for Harvesting and Threshing Forage Crops. | Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Artifical Drying Prior to Harvest Forage Crops Seed. | Verbal Expression Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Visual Presentation |
| 12. Week | Awn-Breaking Machines, Hair seperation Machines, Rubbing Machines, Hardness Removal Machines. | Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | Seed Control and Certification Fundementals of Forage Crops. | Verbal Expression Course Hours Research Other Activities Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study |
| 14. Week | Principels of Seed Packing and Marketing. | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Research |
| Açıkgöz, E., Yem Bitkileri.2001 Uludağ Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi, Tarla Bitkileri Bölümü. Uludağ Üniversitesi Güçlendirme Vakfı Yayın No:182. Bakır, Ö. 1985. Çayır ve Mera Islahı, A.Ü.Ziraat Fakültesi Yay. No:947. Ders Kitabı:272, Ankara. ECaron, D., 1979. New Research on Bee Pollination of Crops. A report of the Fourth International Symposium on Pollination. Bee World.60(3):128-136. Ekiz, H., 2009. Burçak(Vicia ervilia (L.) Willd.). R. Avcıoğlu, R. Hatıpoğlu Ve Y. KaradaĞ (Ed.) Yembitkileri. Genel Bölüm, Cilt II. Bölüm 13. s. 426-429. Tarım ve Köyişleri Bakanlığı, Ankara. Geçit, H.H., Kolsarıcı, Ö., Ekiz, H., Çiftçi, C.Y., Altınok S., Emeklier,H.Y., Sancak, C., İkincikarakaya, S., Sevimay C.S., Adak, M.S. Ve H. Kendir, 2011. Tarla Bitkileri(Düzeltilmiş İkinci Baskı). Ankara Løken, A., 1981.Flower-Visiting Insects and Their Importance As Pollinators. Bee World.62(4):130-140. Mänd, M., Maavara, V., Martin, A.J. and Mänd, R., 1996. The Density of Bombus lucorum (L.) Required to Effect Maximum Pollination of Alfalfa in Estonia. Journal of Apicultural Research 35(2):79-81. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY2 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY11 | 3 | 3 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Research | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Other Activities | 2 | 11 | 22 |
| Visual Presentation | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Verbal Expression | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Final | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Total Workload | 204 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
