Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Forage Crops Seeds And Seed Technology TB543 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) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Fikret BUDAK (Güz)
Goals Seed breeding techniques and methods of forage leguminous and cereal crops, different harvesting and threshing methods applied for this purpose, seed cleaning, spraying, grafting, hardness removal processes, seed control and certification principles, packaging and market supply principles will be learned.
Course Content Seed breeding techniques and methods of forage leguminous and cereal crops, different harvesting and threshing methods applied for this purpose, seed cleaning, spraying, grafting, hardness removal processes, seed control and certification principles, packaging and market supply principles will be learned.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Seed breeding techniques and methods of forage leguminous and cereal crops, different harvesting and threshing methods applied for this purpose, seed cleaning, spraying, grafting, hardness removal processes, seed control and certification principles, packaging and market supply principles will be learned.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction. Phisical, Biological and Genetic Values of Seeds. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
2. Week The Present Situation of Forage Crops Seed Production. The Importance of Forage Crops Seed. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
3. Week Major Factors Affecting Forage Crop Production and Yield of Seed. Fodder Principles to be Considered in Seed Production Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
4. Week Seed Germination, Hard Seed. What Should be Considered in The Seed Germination Analysis. Receiving The Seed Sample to Analyse. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
5. Week Pollination and Fertilization in Forage Crops. Seed Production. Selection of Species in Forage Crops. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
6. Week Seed Sowing and Caring for Forage Seed Production. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
7. Week The Role of Insects in The Pollination of Legume Forage Crops, Measures to be Taken The Ensure pollination by Insects. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
8. Week The Role of Insects in The Pollination of Legume Forage Crops, Measures to be Taken The Ensure pollination by Insects. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
9. Week Cutting for Seed Production. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
10. Week Methods for Harvesting and Threshing Forage Crops. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
11. Week Artifical Drying Prior to Harvest Forage Crops Seed. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
12. Week Awn-Breaking Machines, Hair seperation Machines, Rubbing Machines, Hardness Removal Machines. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
13. Week Seed Control and Certification Fundementals of Forage Crops. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
14. Week Principels of Seed Packing and Marketing. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
*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.
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.
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
PY1 4
PY2 5
PY3 4
PY4 4
PY5 3
PY6 5
PY7 4
PY8 3
PY9 4
PY10 5
PY11 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Açıkgöz, E., Yem Bitkileri.2001 Uludağ Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi, Tarla Bitkileri Bölümü. Uludağ Üniversitesi Güçlendirme Vakfı Yayın No:182. Bakır, Ö. 1985. Çayır ve Mera Islahı, A.Ü.Ziraat Fakültesi Yay. No:947. Ders Kitabı:272, Ankara. ECaron, D., 1979. New Research on Bee Pollination of Crops. A report of the Fourth International Symposium on Pollination. Bee World.60(3):128-136. Ekiz, H., 2009. Burçak(Vicia ervilia (L.) Willd.). R. Avcıoğlu, R. Hatıpoğlu Ve Y. KaradaĞ (Ed.) Yembitkileri. Genel Bölüm, Cilt II. Bölüm 13. s. 426-429. Tarım ve Köyişleri Bakanlığı, Ankara. Geçit, H.H., Kolsarıcı, Ö., Ekiz, H., Çiftçi, C.Y., Altınok S., Emeklier,H.Y., Sancak, C., İkincikarakaya, S., Sevimay C.S., Adak, M.S. Ve H. Kendir, 2011. Tarla Bitkileri(Düzeltilmiş İkinci Baskı). Ankara Løken, A., 1981.Flower-Visiting Insects and Their Importance As Pollinators. Bee World.62(4):130-140. Mänd, M., Maavara, V., Martin, A.J. and Mänd, R., 1996. The Density of Bombus lucorum (L.) Required to Effect Maximum Pollination of Alfalfa in Estonia. Journal of Apicultural Research 35(2):79-81.
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