Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Wild Mushrooms and Cultivation Techniques EKO511 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Çağlar AKÇAY
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Çağlar AKÇAY (Bahar), Doç. Dr. Çağlar AKÇAY (Güz)
Goals Recognizing macro fungi that grow in nature • Getting to know and learn about edible mushrooms that grow in nature • Cultivating mushrooms that grow in nature on planted and fallen trees or on logs
Course Content 1- Students who will take this course will recognize macro fungi that grow in nature. 2- Knows edible mushrooms 3- Knows the raw materials to be used in growing edible mushrooms 4- Knows the cultivation techniques of mushrooms to be cultured. 5-Knows the climate requirements of the mushrooms to be cultivated in nature 6- Knows the devices and equipment required for growing natural mushrooms. 7. Recognizes mushrooms of medical importance and knows their benefits.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Recognizing macro fungi that grow in nature
1 Recognizing macro fungi that grow in nature
1 Recognizing macro fungi that grow in nature
1 Recognizing macro fungi that grow in nature
1 Recognizing macro fungi that grow in nature
2 Knows edible mushrooms
2 Knows edible mushrooms
2 Knows edible mushrooms
2 Knows edible mushrooms
2 Knows edible mushrooms
3 Knows the raw materials to be used in growing edible mushrooms
3 Knows the raw materials to be used in growing edible mushrooms
3 Knows the raw materials to be used in growing edible mushrooms
3 Knows the raw materials to be used in growing edible mushrooms
3 Knows the raw materials to be used in growing edible mushrooms
4 Knows the cultivation techniques of mushrooms to be cultured.
4 Knows the cultivation techniques of mushrooms to be cultured.
4 Knows the cultivation techniques of mushrooms to be cultured.
4 Knows the cultivation techniques of mushrooms to be cultured.
4 Knows the cultivation techniques of mushrooms to be cultured.
5 Knows the climate requirements of the mushrooms to be cultivated in nature
5 Knows the climate requirements of the mushrooms to be cultivated in nature
5 Knows the climate requirements of the mushrooms to be cultivated in nature
5 Knows the climate requirements of the mushrooms to be cultivated in nature
5 Knows the climate requirements of the mushrooms to be cultivated in nature
6 Knows the devices and equipment required for growing natural mushrooms.
6 Knows the devices and equipment required for growing natural mushrooms.
6 Knows the devices and equipment required for growing natural mushrooms.
6 Knows the devices and equipment required for growing natural mushrooms.
6 Knows the devices and equipment required for growing natural mushrooms.
7 Recognizes mushrooms of medical importance and knows their benefits
7 Recognizes mushrooms of medical importance and knows their benefits
7 Recognizes mushrooms of medical importance and knows their benefits
7 Recognizes mushrooms of medical importance and knows their benefits
7 Recognizes mushrooms of medical importance and knows their benefits
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
0. Week Calculation of yield, biological activity, total harvest time, early fruit formation time and mycelial wrapping times in mushrooms
0. Week Calculation of yield, biological activity, total harvest time, early fruit formation time and mycelial wrapping times in mushrooms
0. Week Calculation of yield, biological activity, total harvest time, early fruit formation time and mycelial wrapping times in mushrooms
1. Week The place and importance of macro fungi in classification
1. Week The place and importance of macro fungi in classification
1. Week The place and importance of macro fungi in classification Presentation (Preparation)
1. Week The place and importance of macro fungi in classification
1. Week The place and importance of macro fungi in classification Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Main wild mushrooms Fieldwork
2. Week Main wild mushrooms
2. Week Main wild mushrooms Fieldwork
2. Week Main wild mushrooms
2. Week Main wild mushrooms
3. Week Medicinal and edible mushrooms and their importance for health
3. Week Medicinal and edible mushrooms and their importance for health
3. Week Medicinal and edible mushrooms and their importance for health Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Medicinal and edible mushrooms and their importance for health
3. Week Medicinal and edible mushrooms and their importance for health Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Mushroom production in Türkiye and the world Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Mushroom production in Türkiye and the world
4. Week Mushroom production in Türkiye and the world Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Mushroom production in Türkiye and the world
4. Week Mushroom production in Türkiye and the world
5. Week Raw materials that can be used in growing natural mushrooms
5. Week Raw materials that can be used in growing natural mushrooms
5. Week Raw materials that can be used in growing natural mushrooms Fieldwork
5. Week Raw materials that can be used in growing natural mushrooms
5. Week Raw materials that can be used in growing natural mushrooms Fieldwork
6. Week Mushroom compost preparation processes Fieldwork, Practice
6. Week Mushroom compost preparation processes
6. Week Mushroom compost preparation processes Fieldwork, Practice
6. Week Mushroom compost preparation processes
6. Week Mushroom compost preparation processes
7. Week Compost sterilization methods
7. Week Compost sterilization methods
7. Week Compost sterilization methods Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
7. Week Compost sterilization methods
7. Week Compost sterilization methods Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
8. Week Calculation of yield, biological efficiency, total harvest time, early fruit formation time, and mycelial colonization time in mushrooms. Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Midterm
8. Week Calculation of yield, biological efficiency, total harvest time, early fruit formation time, and mycelial colonization time in mushrooms. Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Midterm
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Mushroom mycelium preparation and mycelial inoculation method
9. Week Mushroom mycelium preparation and mycelial inoculation method
9. Week Mushroom mycelium preparation and mycelial inoculation method Practice
9. Week Mushroom mycelium preparation and mycelial inoculation method
9. Week Mushroom mycelium preparation and mycelial inoculation method Practice
10. Week Conditioning processes of mushroom composts Practice
10. Week Conditioning processes of mushroom composts
10. Week Conditioning processes of mushroom composts Practice
10. Week Conditioning processes of mushroom composts
10. Week Conditioning processes of mushroom composts
11. Week Mushroom harvest and storage conditions
11. Week Mushroom harvest and storage conditions
11. Week Mushroom harvest and storage conditions Practice
11. Week Mushroom harvest and storage conditions
11. Week Mushroom harvest and storage conditions Practice
13. Week Market status of mushrooms, income and expense analysis Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Market status of mushrooms, income and expense analysis
13. Week Market status of mushrooms, income and expense analysis Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Market status of mushrooms, income and expense analysis
13. Week Market status of mushrooms, income and expense analysis
14. Week Mushroom farm equipment and installation
14. Week Mushroom farm equipment and installation
14. Week Mushroom farm equipment and installation Practice
14. Week Mushroom farm equipment and installation
14. Week Mushroom farm equipment and installation Practice
*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 Based on graduate level proficiency, to accomplish the level of experties in the field of ecotourism
2 The skill to use theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in the field of ecotourism, to incorporate knowledge from different disciplines to create new information and to solve important problems using the methods of scientific research
3 By taking leadership responsibility, the ability to conduct independent research on a complex problem, to develop new approaches for new solutions, to publish the results
4 The competence of critical and analytical thinking
5 Using information and communication technologies, the skill to transfer new information and insights on forestry activities to different interest groups in written and oral means
6 The skill to communicate effectively in oral and written presentations at international level
7 The ability to take into consideration of the scientific, social, cultural and ethical values at all stages of data collection, evaluation and interpretation
8 The ability to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in ecotourism discipline, incorporating relevant issues and evaluating results within the framework of total quality management processes
9 The ability to use and interpret background information to solve problems using, practical skills in interdisciplinary studies
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 5 5 4 4 4 5 3
PY2 5 5 3 3 4 4 4
PY3 3 4 3 3 4 5 4
PY4 3 4 5 3 4 4 5
PY5 3 3 4 5 4 5 4
PY6 3 3 3 4 3 4 4
PY7 4 4 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 5 3
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • • Günay, A., 1995. Mantar Yetiştiriciliği, İlke yayıncılık, 469s, Ankara, Türkiye
  • • BOZTOK, K., & ERKİP, N. (2002). Plastik torbalarda meşe mantarı (Lentinula edodes) yetiştiriciliği. Ege Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi, 39(3).
  • • Duru Keşan, İstiridye Mantarı Yetiştiriciliği, Tura Yayıncılık, Basım Yılı: 2018, Baskı: 1, Sayfa Sayısı: 104,ISBN: 605292022
  • • Fumimaru Mayzum, Hidehum Okamoto,and Takashi Mizuno. Cultivation of Reddish reishi (Ganoderma lucidum, red). Food Rev. Int., 13(3), 365-382 (1997.
  • • Öztürk, N., & Kaya, E. E. (2022). Popüler Mantarların Besin Değerleri Ve Sağlık Üzerine Etkileri. Gıda, 47(4), 539-563.
  • Slides prepared by the course instructor and other printed and digital resources related to mushroom production.
  • • Günay, A., 1995. Mantar Yetiştiriciliği, İlke yayıncılık, 469s, Ankara, Türkiye
  • • BOZTOK, K., & ERKİP, N. (2002). Plastik torbalarda meşe mantarı (Lentinula edodes) yetiştiriciliği. Ege Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi, 39(3).
  • • Duru Keşan, İstiridye Mantarı Yetiştiriciliği, Tura Yayıncılık, Basım Yılı: 2018, Baskı: 1, Sayfa Sayısı: 104,ISBN: 605292022
  • • Fumimaru Mayzum, Hidehum Okamoto,and Takashi Mizuno. Cultivation of Reddish reishi (Ganoderma lucidum, red). Food Rev. Int., 13(3), 365-382 (1997.
  • • Öztürk, N., & Kaya, E. E. (2022). Popüler Mantarların Besin Değerleri Ve Sağlık Üzerine Etkileri. Gıda, 47(4), 539-563.
  • Slides prepared by the course instructor and other printed and digital resources related to mushroom production.
  • • Günay, A., 1995. Mantar Yetiştiriciliği, İlke yayıncılık, 469s, Ankara, Türkiye
  • • BOZTOK, K., & ERKİP, N. (2002). Plastik torbalarda meşe mantarı (Lentinula edodes) yetiştiriciliği. Ege Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi, 39(3).
  • • Duru Keşan, İstiridye Mantarı Yetiştiriciliği, Tura Yayıncılık, Basım Yılı: 2018, Baskı: 1, Sayfa Sayısı: 104,ISBN: 605292022
  • • Fumimaru Mayzum, Hidehum Okamoto,and Takashi Mizuno. Cultivation of Reddish reishi (Ganoderma lucidum, red). Food Rev. Int., 13(3), 365-382 (1997.
  • • Öztürk, N., & Kaya, E. E. (2022). Popüler Mantarların Besin Değerleri Ve Sağlık Üzerine Etkileri. Gıda, 47(4), 539-563.
  • Slides prepared by the course instructor and other printed and digital resources related to mushroom production.
  • • Günay, A., 1995. Mantar Yetiştiriciliği, İlke yayıncılık, 469s, Ankara, Türkiye
  • • BOZTOK, K., & ERKİP, N. (2002). Plastik torbalarda meşe mantarı (Lentinula edodes) yetiştiriciliği. Ege Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi, 39(3).
  • • Duru Keşan, İstiridye Mantarı Yetiştiriciliği, Tura Yayıncılık, Basım Yılı: 2018, Baskı: 1, Sayfa Sayısı: 104,ISBN: 605292022
  • • Fumimaru Mayzum, Hidehum Okamoto,and Takashi Mizuno. Cultivation of Reddish reishi (Ganoderma lucidum, red). Food Rev. Int., 13(3), 365-382 (1997.
  • • Öztürk, N., & Kaya, E. E. (2022). Popüler Mantarların Besin Değerleri Ve Sağlık Üzerine Etkileri. Gıda, 47(4), 539-563.
  • Slides prepared by the course instructor and other printed and digital resources related to mushroom production.
  • • Günay, A., 1995. Mantar Yetiştiriciliği, İlke yayıncılık, 469s, Ankara, Türkiye
  • • BOZTOK, K., & ERKİP, N. (2002). Plastik torbalarda meşe mantarı (Lentinula edodes) yetiştiriciliği. Ege Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi, 39(3).
  • • Duru Keşan, İstiridye Mantarı Yetiştiriciliği, Tura Yayıncılık, Basım Yılı: 2018, Baskı: 1, Sayfa Sayısı: 104,ISBN: 605292022
  • • Fumimaru Mayzum, Hidehum Okamoto,and Takashi Mizuno. Cultivation of Reddish reishi (Ganoderma lucidum, red). Food Rev. Int., 13(3), 365-382 (1997.
  • • Öztürk, N., & Kaya, E. E. (2022). Popüler Mantarların Besin Değerleri Ve Sağlık Üzerine Etkileri. Gıda, 47(4), 539-563.
  • Slides prepared by the course instructor and other printed and digital resources related to mushroom production.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Quiz 1 2 2
Final 1 1 1
Practice 1 50 50
Practice End-Of-Term 1 50 50
Classroom Activities 1 100 100
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0