Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Edible Grain Legumes TBZ306 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 2 + 1 3.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face To Face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals To acquire up-to-date knowledge about this plant group consisting of six genera; to determine the role and importance of food legumes in human nutrition, soil fertility, and the national economy; to learn the fundamental principles of cultivating each food legume genus separately; to gain knowledge about the climate and soil requirements, cultivation practices, and utilization of food legumes that can be grown as summer and winter crops in Türkiye; and to obtain information on the production-related challenges of this plant group, including cultivation problems, diseases, pests, and breeding practices.
Course Content Topics related to Food Legumes
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Evaluates the importance of food legumes in human and animal nutrition
2 Determines the significant role of food legumes in crop rotation and soil fertility within agricultural systems with extensive fallow lands, as in Türkiye.
3 Explains the importance of cultivation, production, and economic contribution of these high-export-potential crops in the country.
4 In the practical sessions of the food legumes course, identifies general morphological features and provides recommendations on the climate and soil requirements, cultivation, and breeding of food legume genera.
5 Lists the problems encountered in the production of food legumes and develops corresponding solutions.
6 Makes decisions regarding the processing, storage, and utilization of the products obtained from these plants.
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 DK6
PY1 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY2 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY3 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY4 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY5 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY6 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY7 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY8 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY9 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY12 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY13 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY14 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY15 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Şehirali, S. (1988). Textbook of Food Legumes, Faculty of Agriculture Publications, No: 1089, Textbook No: 314, Ankara University Press, Ankara, 435 pp.
  • Özdemir, S. (2002). Book of Food Legumes, Hasad Publishing
  • Dilworth, M.J., James, E.K., Sprent, J.I., Newton, W.E. (2008). Nitrogen-fixing Leguminous Symbioses. Springer. Lecture Notes
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Other Activities 7 3 21
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0