Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Physiological Principles in Forage Management TB544 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 Because, perennial forage crops are cutting and grazing several times, it is important to search their regrowth and development physiology for high forage yields.
Course Content Because, perennial forage crops are cutting and grazing several times, it is important to search their regrowth and development physiology for high forage yields.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 1) To learn how to grown and live offorage crops in different environmental conditions (climate and soil conditions)
2 2) To learn how to on carbonhydrate storage of forage crops with photosenthesis
3 3) To learn how to on loses of carbonhydrate with respiration and food storage on forage crops
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The general explanation of forage crops and general informations of their seeding area and productions in Turkey. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
2. Week The Ecology of legumes and grasses forages. Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
3. Week Environmenal Factors in Ecology-Light Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
4. Week Environmental Factors in Ecology- Temperature, soil humidity, soil reactions and soil salty Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
5. Week Carbohydrate metabolism in forages Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
6. Week The gain of carbohydrate with photosenthesis in forages Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
7. Week The fhotosenthesis of C3 and C4 plants on forages, The transportation of carbonhydres on forages and their loses by respirations. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
8. Week The fhotosenthesis of C3 and C4 plants on forages, The transportation of carbonhydres on forages and their loses by respirations. Practice, Interview
9. Week The reserve food on forages and their storage Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
10. Week The seasonal chanche of stored food reserve on forages Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
11. Week The effects of cutting for seasonal stored food reservations on forages Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
12. Week The nitrogen gaining on legume plants and the uses of nitrogen for reserved food nutritions Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
13. Week The nitrogen uses of grasses grown with legume plants as a mixture. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
14. Week The resistance to cold and hot weather on legume and grass forages 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 DK2 DK3
PY1 3 3 3
PY2 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4
PY5 3 3 3
PY6 5 5 5
PY7 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3
PY9 5 5 5
PY10 3 3 3
PY11 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Açıkgöz, E. 2001. Yem Bitkileri. Uludağ Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Tarla Bitkileri Bölümü. Bursa 3. baskı, 584 sayfa. Avcıoğlu, R., Hatipoğlu, R., ve Y. Karadağ, 2009. Yem Bitkileri. T.C. Tarım ve Köyişleri Bakanlığı. Tarımsal Üretim ve Geliştirme Genel Müdürlüğü. ISBN: 978-605-60864-1-0 (1.c). Avcıoğlu, R., Hatipoğlu, R., ve Y. Karadağ, 2009. Yem Bitkileri. T.C. Tarım ve Köyişleri Bakanlığı. Tarımsal Üretim ve Geliştirme Genel Müdürlüğü. ISBN: 978-605-60864-1-0 (1.c). Beadle, C.L., 1993. Growth analysis. In,Photosynthesis and Production in a Changing Environment. A Field and laboratory Manual. (Eds: D.O Hall, J.MO. Scurlock, H.R. Bolhor-Nordenkamp). Pp: 36-46, London. Cassida, K. A., Griffin, T. S., Rodriguez, J., Patching, S. C. Hesterman, O. B. and S.R. Rust, 2000. Protein Degradability and Forage Quality in Maturing Alfalfa, Red Clover and Birdsfoot Trefoil. Crop Science. 40: 209-215. Charles-Edwars, D.A., Muchow, R.C., and I.M.Wood 1981. Effect of sowing data on the growth and yield of Kenaf (Hibiskus cannibus) growth under irrigation in tropical Australia. III. Physiological analysis of growth. Field Crops Res. 7: 103-113. Foutz, A.L. Wilhelm, W.W. and A.K. Dobrenz, 1976. Relationship between physiological and morphological characteristics and yield of nondormant alfalfa clones. Agron. J.,68: 587-591. Heath, M.E., Barnes, R. F., Metcalfe , D.S., 1985. Forages, The Science of Grassland Agriculture. Iowa State University Press., Ames, Iowa, USA. Fourth Edition Karadavut, U., Palta, Ç., Tezel, M., ve S. Aksoyak, 2011. Yonca (Medicago sativa L.) Bitkisinde Bazı Fizyolojik Karakterlerin Belirlenmesi. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi 6 (2) :8-16, 2011 ISSN 1304-9984, Arastırma Makalesi.
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