Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
BASIC COMPONENTS OF SEED TECHNOLOGY 800200715450 3 + 0 3.0 8.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors
Assistants
Goals Providing İnformation about seed technology
Course Content Seed storage factors before and after storage, storage viability modelling, seed vigour and tests, ageing tests, controlled deterioration tests, electrical conductivity tests, cold tests, hydration treatments, GADA, ATP anlyses, sinapine leakage, seed storage for long term in seed genebanks.
Learning Outcomes 1) Having vegetable seed technology information and ıts use in the field.
2) Understanding the co relations with seed technology and vegetable crop growing
3) The information about the seed technology

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Seed formation Problem Solving
Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning 		Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
2. Week Seed development Lecture
Symposium
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Seed storage materials and their importance Lecture
Buzz Group
Storyline 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Seminar
4. Week Physiological events occurred during seed devvelopment Discussion
Panel
Scenario Based Learning 		Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
5. Week Seed storage Discussion
Debate
Brain Based Learning 		Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
6. Week Seed moisture and its importance Discussion
Debate
Storyline 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Genebanks and ıts importance Discussion
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
8. Week Seed vigour why it is important Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Play Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
9. Week Seed vigour tests Lecture
Debate
Storyline 		Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
Image analyses why it is impporatnt Discussion
Debate
Brain Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Plant hormones and their importance in seed technology Discussion
Brainstorming
Scenario Based Learning 		Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
12. Week General Evaluation Discussion
Speech Loop
Scenario Based Learning 		Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
13. Week Use of seed technology for the country Discussion
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
14. Week Genneral evaluation Discussion
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Basak, O., Demir, I., Mavi, K. and Matthews, S. (2006). Controlled deterioration test for predicting seedling emergence and longevity of pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) seed lots. Seed Science and Technology, 34, 723-734.
Hill, H. J.; Taylor, A. G. and Huang, X. L. (1988). Seed viability determinations in cabbage utilizing sinapine leakage and electrical conductivity measurements. Journal of Experimental Botany 39, 1439-1448
ISTA. (2006). International Rules for Seed Testing, Edition 2005, International Seed Testing Association, Bassersdorf, Switzerland.
Matthews, S. and Powell, A.A. (2006). Electrical conductivity vigour test: Physiological basis and use. Seed Testing International, 131, 32-35.
Powell, A. A. and Matthews, S. (1984b). Application of the controlled deterioration test to detect seed lots of Brussels sprouts with a low potential for storage under commercial conditions. Seed Science and Technology, 12, 649-657
Powell, A. A. and Matthews, S. (1984b). Application of the controlled deterioration test to detect seed lots of Brussels sprouts with a low potential for storage under commercial conditions. Seed Science and Technology, 12, 649-657.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15030
PY25324
PY35000
PY45453
PY55434

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 8
Homework 3 9
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 2 9
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 2 8
Seminar 3 10
Midterm Exam 2 10
Final Exam 1 15
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload