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 Uses knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics to develop various processes in the field.
2 Demonstrates behavior in line with ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Applies scientific and technological developments in practices within the field.
4 Integrates basic engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in the field using an analytical approach.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes related to the field.
6 Applies plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Uses data-oriented basic technologies of the agricultural sector in production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Uses managerial and institutional knowledge for agriculture, taking into account global and local developments.
10 Manages the cultivation, breeding, and adaptation processes of field crops and applies sustainable agricultural principles considering biodiversity and ecological balance.
11 Manages seed standards effectively in accordance with legislation.
12 Diagnoses yield and quality problems in field crops and develops effective solutions.
13 Develops innovative decision support systems based on scientific evidence using land-based digital agriculture technologies in field farming.
14 Manages field crop production with sustainable and entrepreneurial business models in line with legal and ethical responsibilities, global policies, and market dynamics.
15 Uses effective communication and leadership skills to carry out multifaceted agricultural projects, including extension activities for farmers.
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 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 3 3 3 3 3
PY12 4 4 4 4 4
PY13 3 3 3 3 3
PY14 4 4 4 4 4
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 1 2 1 2
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0