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 The objective of this course is to enhance students' knowledge of plant metabolism, to delineate the structure and physiology of plants along with their processes of growth and development, and to ensure their comprehension of environmental impacts on these phenomena
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 The student acquires knowledge of the chemical composition of plants, the plant-water relationship, and the transport of mineral substances.
2 Students acquire information regarding water loss phenomena and the translocation of organic substances.
3 Students define the metabolisms of photosynthesis, respiration, and fermentation.
4 Students analyze the phenomena of mineral nutrition and the assimilation of mineral nutrients.
5 Students comprehend plant growth, development, and the hormonal correlation of these phenomena.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Plant Physiology, and the Chemical Composition of Plant Cells
2. Week Water and Plant Cells
3. Week Water Balance in Plants (Water Uptake and Transport)
4. Week Water Loss Phenomena in Plants (Transpiration, Guttation, and Exudation)
5. Week Mineral Nutrition
6. Week Assimilation of Mineral Nutrients
7. Week Photosynthesis: Light Reactions
8. Week Photosynthesis: Carbon Reactions
9. Week The Impact of Environmental Factors on Photosynthesis
10. Week Respiration: Glycolysis, the TCA Cycle, the Electron Transport System, and Oxidative Phosphorylation
11. Week Lipid Metabolism
12. Week Growth, Development, and Differentiation in Plants
13. Week Phytohormones
14. Week Growth and Developmental Phenomena in Plants from Seed to Fruiting
*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 knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field.
2 Demonstrates adherence to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field.
4 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 plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes 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.
12 Develops functional and environmentally sensitive solutions in the design of agricultural structures (such as greenhouses, barns, and pens) by utilizing modern engineering and construction technologies.
13 Analyzes energy efficiency for agriculture and develops effective systems by integrating biofuel production and other sustainable energy sources
14 Analyzes precision agriculture data (such as satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and handheld radiometers) to develop and implement systems that optimize resource management.
15 Executes entrepreneurial projects developed based on legal and ethical boundaries by following current developments, manages them through interdisciplinary collaboration, and transfers the acquired knowledge to stakeholders.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 3 3 3 3 3
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 2 2 2 2 2
PY5 2 2 2 2 2
PY6 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 2 2 2 2 2
PY8 2 2 2 2 2
PY9 2 2 2 2 2
PY10 2 2 2 2 2
PY11 1 1 1 1 1
PY12 2 2 2 2 2
PY13 3 3 3 3 3
PY14 3 3 3 3 3
PY15 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Taiz, L and Zeiger, E. 2008. Bitki Fizyolojisi, Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara.
  • A. Vahap Katkat, Şule Öztürk, Burhan Kacar, Bitki Fizyolojisi, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık,
  • Kadioglu, A, 2007; Bitki Fizyolojisi, Esen Ofset, Trabzon.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Homework 2 20 40
Other Activities 3 1 3
Sınavlar
Midterm 2 1 2
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0