Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
GENERAL HORTICULTURE KBK116 2. Semester 2 + 1 3.0 4.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
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Goals The aim of the lessons is to provide general information for all associate students from agricultural program except for horticulture program about: ntroduction to horticulture with the emphasis given to the general classification, naming, economic importance, biological and physiological aspects as well as ecological requirements, propogation and growing techniques both in theory and in practice in order to develop a broad understanding of all the dimensions of the field and to familiarize students with all aspects of horticultural production.
Course Content Defining horticulture, classification, economic importance at the local and global grounds, biological and physiological characteristics, propagation, establishment and management of an orchard, cultural practices, postharvest handling of horticultural products both in theory and practice.
Learning Outcomes 1) Gains general knowledge on growing horticultural plants, may follow and incorporate recent technological advances
2) Gains general knowledge on propogation of horticultural plants, rootstocks, establishment of fruit and vegetable orchards and vineyards, cultural practices, harvest, storage and postharvest handling, production targets and strategies, use of growth regulators in horticulture.
3) Identify fruit, vegetable, grape species and cultivars growing in Turkey and abroad, may evaluate their contribution to the economy, gains general knowledge about their ecological requirements and growing techniques

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to horticulture and classification Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Economic importance of horticultural products Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Biological properties of horticultural plants: Flower and floral structure, pollination, fertilization, seed and fruit set Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Ecological requirements of horticultural plants:Climate and soil factors, location and site Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Physiology of horticultural plants: Dormancy, flowering and fruit set, senescence and periodicity Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Propogating horticultural plants:Generative and vegetative propogation Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Propogating horticultural plants:Grafting and budding Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week midterm exam Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Propogating horticultural plants: Cuttings, tissue culture (micropropogation) Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Establishment of a fruit orchard: Selection of site and location, species and cultivars, rootstocks, pollination patterns, lay out systems, planting time, site preparation and planting Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Establishment of a vineyard; selection of site and location, rootstock and cultivars, economic factors, site preparation, lay out systems and planting. Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Establishment of a vegetable garden; open field or protected vegetable growing Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Cultural practices in horticultural plants,Postharvest handling and storage of horticultural plants Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Final Exam Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
"Henderson P. 2010. Henderson's Handbook of Plants and General Horticulture. 530s. Kessinger Publishing, LLC. ISBN-10: 1169805345 "
Ağaoğlu Y.S., Çelik H., Çelik M., Fidan Y., Gülşen Y., Günay A., Halloran N., Köksal İ., Yanmaz R. 2013. Genel Bahçe Bitkileri. 369s. Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları Yayın No.1579. Ankara

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 10 3
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 6 3
Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice , Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice) 14 1
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 3 4
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 5 5
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  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload