Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Plant Systematics ZFZ207 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 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 - Sistematiğin genel ilkeleri, bitkilerin isimlendirilmesi ve sınıflandırmaları. - Çiçekli bitkilerin genel özellikleri ve tanınmasının temel ilkeleri. - Evrim, bitkilerin orijini ve evrimi. - Spermatophyta (Gymnospermae and Angiospermae)’nın özellikleri ve sınıflandırılması, tarım açısından önemli sistematik guruplarda yer alan bitki örneklerinin tanınması.
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 Interview
2. Week Principles of general taxonomy, classification systems of plants. Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Botanical nomenclature, basic principles of identifying of flowering plants and herbarium methods. Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week The evolution and origin of plants. Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week General features and classification of Spermatophyta (Gymnospermae and Angiospermae). Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week General features and classification of Liliopsida and Magnoliopsida. Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week The most important taxa of monocots (Liliopsida). e.g. Poaceae, Liliaceae etc. Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week General features and identification of flowering plants Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week The most important taxa of flowering plants (Magnoliopsida). e.g. Ranunculaceae, Papaveraceae,... etc. Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week The most important taxa of flowering plants (Magnoliopsida). e.g. Cucurbitaceae, Brassicaceae etc Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week The most important taxa of flowering plants (Magnoliopsida). e.g. Rosaceae, Fabaceae, Rutaceae etc. Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week The most important taxa of flowering plants (Magnoliopsida). e.g. Orobanchaceae, Asteraceae Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Classification of plants according to differnt roots and stem types. Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*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 .Applies knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics to the development of various processes within the field.
2 Acts in accordance with ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes scientific and technological developments in field-related applications.
4 Solves engineering problems within the field through an analytical approach by integrating fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes related to the field.
6 Implements crop and livestock production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes data-driven core technologies within the agricultural sector in production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes managerial and institutional knowledge for agriculture, taking into account global and local developments.
10 Integrates fundamental scientific knowledge in the fields of genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry into agricultural biotechnology processes through a critical approach.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4
PY3 3 3 3
PY4 3 3 3
PY5 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4
PY7 3 3 3
PY8 2 2 2
PY9 2 2 2
PY10 2 2 2
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)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 16 16
Final 1 18 18
Practice 1 12 12
Classroom Activities 4 14 56
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0