| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physiology of Woody Plants | OM106 | 2. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şemsettin KULAÇ |
| Instructors |
Şemsettin KULAÇ |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim is to teach students the fundamental concepts and terms of forest tree physiology, to describe the fundamental processes and mechanisms of tree physiology underlying forest tree growth as well as the interactions among environment x genetics x tree growth. |
| Course Content | The Woody Plant Body Vegetative Growth Vegetative Growth Photosynthesis Photosynthesis Carbohydrates Lipids, Terpenoids and Related Substances Nitrogen Metabolism Nitrogen Metabolism Mineral Nutrition Absorption of Water and Ascent of Sap Absorption of Water and Ascent of Sap Transpiration and Plant Water Balance Plant Hormones and Other Endogenous Growth Regulators |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Should learn the fundamental concepts and terms of forest tree physiology, which they will use in the rest of their career - Should be able to understand how silvicultural interventions in the stand affect the physiology of forest tree species and in turn tree growth - Should be able to understand how various environmental stresses including air pollution, drought, and the global climate change might affect tree growth through the physiology |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | The Woody Plant Body | |
| 2. Week | Vegetative Growth | |
| 3. Week | Vegetative Growth | |
| 4. Week | Carbohydrates | |
| 5. Week | Lipids, Terpenoids and Related Substances | |
| 6. Week | Plant Hormones and Other Endogenous Growth Regulators | |
| 7. Week | Nitrogen Metabolism | |
| 8. Week | Mid Exam | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Mineral Nutrition | Course Hours |
| 10. Week | Absorption of Water and Ascent of Sap | |
| 11. Week | Transpiration and Plant Water Balance | |
| 12. Week | Transpiration and Plant Water Balance | |
| 13. Week | Photosynthesis | |
| 14. Week | Photosynthesis |
| Pallardy, S. G. 2008. Physiology of Woody Plants. 3rd Edition, Academic Press. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| PY11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| 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 | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Research | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Homework 2 | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 102 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
