Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Plant Systematics ZDF 236 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals After completing this course, student will be able to improve his/her knowledge and skills on basic concepts of taxonomy of seeded plants, the most important families, genus and species for Agriculture in the World and Turkey.
Course Content Principles of general taxonomy, nomenclature, classification systems of plants. - Basic principles of identifying of flowering plants. - The evaluation and origin of plants. - General features and classification of Spermatophyta (Gymnospermae and Angiospermae) with samples from the most important taxa for agricultural systems.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 It will be able to improve the knowledge and skills on basic concepts of taxonomy of seeded plants
2 It will be able to improve the knowledge of the most important plant families, genera and species for Agriculture in the World and Turkey
3 Classifying plants according to some taxonomic scheme, their form and habitus
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction
2. Week Principles of general taxonomy, classification systems of plants.
3. Week Botanical nomenclature, basic principles of identifying of flowering plants and herbarium methods.
4. Week The evolution and origin of plants.
5. Week General features and classification of Spermatophyta (Gymnospermae and Angiospermae).
6. Week General features and classification of Liliopsida and Magnoliopsida.
7. Week The most important taxa of monocots (Liliopsida). e.g. Poaceae, Liliaceae etc.
8. Week Mid-term
9. Week General features and identification of flowering plants
10. Week The most important taxa of flowering plants (Magnoliopsida). e.g. Ranunculaceae, Papaveraceae,... etc.
11. Week The most important taxa of flowering plants (Magnoliopsida). e.g. Cucurbitaceae, Brassicaceae etc
12. Week The most important taxa of flowering plants (Magnoliopsida). e.g. Rosaceae, Fabaceae, Rutaceae etc.
13. Week The most important taxa of flowering plants (Magnoliopsida). e.g. Orobanchaceae, Asteraceae
14. Week Classification of plants according to differnt roots and stem types.
*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 Skill of apply basic science and engineering knowledge and principles to Agricultural Engineering problems
2 Ability of recognize pathogens, pests, weeds and beneficial organisms frequently seen agricultural fields at microscopic and macroscopic level and able to determine level of damage/benefit together with widespread cases.
3 Having knowledge about the techniques in agricultural production process, identify the basic problems related to the process and the ability to use modern computational tools and techniques in solution of these problems
4 Skill of execute taking into account technical and scientific information defined by current proposals for solving the problems of crop protection, sustainable agriculture, the environment and human health and food safety
5 Disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork ability, to act independently required, have the initiative and creativity skills, ability of communicate acts express of ideas as verbally and written, clear and concise.
6 Skill of follow the current national and international problem
7 Recognize of importance of lifelong learning
8 Self-development skill following the developments in science and technology
8 Self-development skill following the developments in science and technology
9 Ability of awareness of professional ethics and quality systems in agriculture
10 Business ethics and responsibility
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 5 5 5
PY2 3 3 3
PY3 3 3 3
PY4 4 4 4
PY5 5 5 5
PY6 4 4 4
PY7 5 5 5
PY8 3 3 3
PY9 3 3 3
PY10 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Seçmen, Ö., Gemici, Y., Görk. G., Bekat, L., Leblebici, E., Tohumlu Bitkiler Sistematiği (9. Baskı). Ege Üniversitesi Yayınları Fen Fakültesi kitaplar
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 1 20 20
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 26.5 26.5
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0