Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Horticulture ZFZ212 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 To teach principles and concepts in horticulture, fruit species and varieties, vegetable species and varieties, production value and the number of garden plants in Turkey and in the world, factors of affecting the cultivation
Course Content Fruits and vegetables of horticulture, production areas and factors affecting horticultural production
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students estimate potential of Turkish horticultural crops.
2 Students know history and basic terms in horticulture.
3 Students know classification of fruit and vegetables.
4 Students know establishing horticultural plantations.
5 Students know classification of ornamentals.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Fruit growing: definition, coverage and fruit regions in Turkey Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
2. Week Classification of fruits Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
3. Week Flower formation and senescense Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
4. Week Pollination and fertilization Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
5. Week Viticulture Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
6. Week Grape and fruits propagation Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
7. Week Pruning Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Vegetable, definition and classification I Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week Vegetable, definition and classification II Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week Riming and other seed treatments Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Sebzelerde çoğaltma teknikleri Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Fertilization and irrigation Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week FINAL EXAM
*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 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 2 2 2 2 2
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 2 2 2 2 2
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 2 2 2 2 2
PY10 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Yılmaz, M. 1992. Bahçe bitkileri yetiştirme tekniği. Çukurova Übniversitesi Basımevi, Adana.
  • Ağaoğlu ve ark. 2001. Genel bahçe bitkileri. Ankara Üniv. Ziraat Fak. Vakfı. Yayınları No:4, Ankara.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 12 2 24
Ders Dışı
Research 12 1 12
Practice 12 2 24
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Homework 1 1 18 18
Homework 2 1 18 18
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0