Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
BBYL558Elective115
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To introduce the cultivation of ornamental plants, to give information about the latest situation in the world and in Turkey, to give information about the ecological factors, cultivation techniques and cultural processes necessary for the cultivation of ornamental plants.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Arş. Gör. Dr. Tuğba KILIÇ
Learning Outcomes
1They understand the importance of ornamental plants.
2They recognize ornamental plants.
3They know the reproduction methods of ornamental plants.
4They understand the cultivation techniques of ornamental plants.
5They can use ornamental plants according to their functions.
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
There is no prerequisite.
Recommended Optional Programme Components
There is no other issue.
Course Contents
It is the definition, importance, functions, general characteristics, demands, care, reproduction methods and use of some special areas of pot and outdoor plants, cut flowers and flower bulbs.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Definition, classification, economic importance of ornamental plants
2Pot plants
3Pot plants
4Outdoor Plants
5Outdoor Plants
6Cut Flowers
7Cut Flowers
8Flower Bulbs
9Flower Bulbs
10Propagation methods of ornamental plants
11Propagation methods of ornamental plants
12Propagation methods of ornamental plants
13Pot plants and design principles
14Principles of use in outdoor plants and landscaping
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Özzambak Ercan, 2007. Ornamental Plants Cultivation. Good Agricultural Practices. Tibyan Publishing. 2. Zümreoğlu, Süheyla, Erkal Süleyman, Akgül Celal et al. 2004. Ornamental Plants. YAYÇEP.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Quiz380
Homework220
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities50
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities50
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
There is no internship status.
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Final Examination111
Quiz313
Attending Lectures14342
Question-Answer515
Self Study8540
Individual Study for Final Examination188
Individual Study for Quiz3412
Homework236
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)117
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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