Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Agricultural Structures and Irrigation ZFZ306 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Verbal Expression/Visual Presentation
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals To give information about seed production techniques and technology
Course Content Structure of the seed Physiology and morphology of seeds Requirements for the seed industry and seed production The seed replication chain Determination of seed quality Processing and packaging of seeds Seed breeding steps Seed laws and breeder's rights Seed spraying Seed separation technology Seed storage New technologies in seed Production of seeds Examination of examples related to the subject
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Have knowledge about the biological and morphological properties of the seed
2 Have knowledge about the stages of seed production
3 Have knowledge about the seed industry
4 Have knowledge about storage, transportation and marketing of seeds
5 The use of new bioechnological methods (for the protection of gene resources)
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Structure of the seed
2. Week Physiology and morphology of seeds
3. Week Requirements for the seed industry and seed production
4. Week The seed replication chain
5. Week Determination of seed quality
6. Week Processing and packaging of seeds
7. Week Seed breeding steps
8. Week Seed laws and breeder's rights
9. Week Seed spraying
10. Week Seed separation technology
11. Week Seed storage
12. Week New technologies in seed
13. Week Production of seeds
14. Week Examination of examples related to the subject
*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 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Lawrence O. Copeland (Author), Miller F. McDonald . 2001.Principles of Seed Science and Technology .ISBN-13: 978-0792373223
  • Er, C., Başalma, D., 2020. Tohumluk ve Tohumculuk, Temel ilkeler ve Teknoloji. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 40 40
Quiz 1 1 10 10
Quiz 2 1 10 10
Final 1 40 40
Practice 1 2 2
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0