Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Male Sterility in Sunflower and Hybrid Seed Production Technique TB539 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Hüseyin GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s)
Goals The objective of this course is to make the students learn mechanism of hybrid seed production using male sterility in sunflower.
Course Content The objective of this course is to make the students learn mechanism of hybrid seed production using male sterility in sunflower.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To learn about male sterility sistem
2 To know about sunflower hybrid seed production mekanizms
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Flower pattern and fertilization biology in sunflower. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
2. Week Flower pattern and fertilization biology in sunflower. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
3. Week Male sterility types. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
4. Week Male sterility types. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
5. Week Sterility types in sunflower and using. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
6. Week Sterility types in sunflower and using. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
7. Week Possible genotypes in sunflower on account of cytoplasm and gen. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
8. Week Possible genotypes in sunflower on account of cytoplasm and gen. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
9. Week Possible genotypes in sunflower on account of cytoplasm and gen. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
10. Week Transferring of positive characteristics to cytoplasmic male sterile plants. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
11. Week Transferring of positive characteristics to cytoplasmic male sterile plants. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
12. Week Restorer gen transfer technique and transferring of positive characteristics to plants having restorer gen. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
13. Week Required genotypes (cultivar / line) in order to produce hybrid seed. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
14. Week Sowing, culture and harvest of sterile and fertile lines in field in order to produce hybrid seed. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, 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 An ability to apply knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics and engineering.
2 An ability to design and conduct experiments, and to analyze and interpret gathered data in field crops.
3 An ability to develop and/or design systems in accordance with some realistic constraints such as economical, environmental, social, ethical, and sustainability.
4 An ability to function on and/or develop leadership in multi-disciplinary teams.
5 An ability to identify, formulate and solve the engineering problems related to field crops.
6 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
6 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
7 An ability to build an effective communication.
7 An ability to build an effective communication.
8 An ability to understand and correctly interpret the impacts of engineering solutions related with field crops subjects in a social/universal context.
8 An ability to understand and correctly interpret the impacts of engineering solutions related with field crops subjects in a social/universal context.
9 An ability to engage in life-long learning to follow developments in field crops
10 A knowledge and understanding of current and contemporary issues.
11 An ability to skillfully use modern engineering tools and techniques necessary for engineering design, analysis, and applications of field crops.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2
PY1 5 5
PY2 5 5
PY3 4 4
PY4 4 4
PY5 5 5
PY6 5 5
PY7 5 5
PY8 4 4
PY9 5 5
PY10 4 4
PY11 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1.Jack F. Carter, 1978. Sunflower Science and Technology. ASA, CSSA, SSSA, Madison USA. 2.Sezen Şehirali ve Murat Özgen, 1988. Bitki Islahı. Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No: 1059. 3.John Milton Poehlman, 1979. Breeding Field Crops. AVI Publishing Company, INC. Westport, Connecticut, USA.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 3 14 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 3 14 42
Research 2 14 28
Interview 14 1 14
Presentation (Preparation) 14 2 28
Other Activities 2 11 22
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 14 14
Final 1 14 14
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0