Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Plant Physiology ZFZ202 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals This course aims to give basic knowledge of undergraduate students to topics covered in plant physiology and to provide students with basic information / concepts about the courses they will take during undergraduate education.
Course Content Plant Physiology and Cell, Plant Nutrients, Nutrition Environment, Soil And Important Features, Germination, Plant Roots, Determination of the Availability and Determination Methods of Plant Nutrients. In addition, Taking and Taking Water, Diffusion and Osmosis, Acquisition and Transport of Plant Nutrients, Factors Affecting the Reception of Plant Nutrients, Transport of Plant Nutrients in Cell Membranes and Roots, Transport of Organic Matter in Plants. Water Loss in Plants, Stress Physiology in Plants
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Basic knowledge about plant physiology is acquired.
2 Soil, plant water relationships are learned.
3 biotic and abiotic stress concepts are learned.
4 Experiments about biotic and abiotic stress are performed.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Plant Physiology and Cell, Interview Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Plant Nutrients, Nutrition Environment, Interview Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Soil And Important Features, Germination, Interview Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Plant Roots, Determination of the Availability and Determination Methods of Plant Nutrients. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week In addition, Taking and Taking Water, Interview Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Diffusion and Osmosis, Interview Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Acquisition and Transport of Plant Nutrients, Interview Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Midterm Class Hours
9. Week Factors Affecting the Reception of Plant Nutrients, Interview Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Transport of Plant Nutrients in Cell Membranes and Roots, Presentation (Preparation) Interview
11. Week Transport of Organic Matter in Plants. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Water Loss in Plants, Interview Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Water Loss in Plants, Interview Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Stress Physiology in Plants Presentation (Preparation) Interview
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Utilizes (or Applies) knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field.
2 Demonstrates adherence (or behaves) to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes (or Applies) scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field.
4 Integrates (or Combines) fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field.
6 Implements (or Applies) plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes (or Employs) data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes.
8 Applies (or Implements) sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes (or Applies) managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments.
10 Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies.
11 Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4 4
PY6 3 3 3 3
PY7 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4
PY11 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1) B. Kacar, A.V.Katkat, Ş. Öztürk, Bitki Fizyolojisi, 4. Baskı, Nobel Yayınları, Ankara, 2010. 2) L.Taiz, E. Zeiger, Bitki Fizyolojisi,. Palme Yayıncılık, 2007. 3) A, Onay, H.Ç. Özen, S. Akyörük, Bitki Fizyolojisi, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara, 2007.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 30 30
Homework 1 1 4 4
Final 1 40 40
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0