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Horticultural Production & Marketing - Course Descriptions
AGRH 301 Plant Physiology (3,0)3
Plant physiology emphasizes on biochemical processes involved in plant development, plant growth and their effects on various yield factors. The function and interactions of plant hormones and their effect on dormancy, sink and source relationships within the plant, flower set, fruit set and pollination and the use of synthetic hormones in horticulture are covered. Effects of environmental factors like temperature, light, humidity, etc. on plant physiology are discussed.
AGRH 302 Field Practice (1,4)3
The course will make the student familiar with all tasks necessary in horticulture. All topics of horticulture, e.g., vegetable production in field and greenhouse, orchard and greenhouse management, and nursery production will be presented and the student will be involved in field works. Emphasis will be placed on equipment used in production and its maintenance. The student has to prepare a complete field practice protocol including all work carried out. This course will cover the spring and summer crops.
AGRH 303 Vegetable Production (3,0)3
In this course the most important vegetable crops, in particular subtropical crops, will be separately presented and their production systems described. These topics are divided into two main sections: field-grown and greenhouse-grown crops. Discussed in detail will be plants requirements (fertilizer, light, temperature, etc.), product quality standards, shipping and handling, seed standards, production techniques, and phytosanitary problems.
AGRH 304 Temperate Fruits (3,0)3
Principles of fruit production, emphasizing on temperate fruit crops is the main subject of this course. Within this course integrated management of temperate fruit cropping systems including site selection, cultural and management practices, taxonomic classifications, physiological and environmental control of plant development will be covered.
AGRH 305 Introduction to Biochemistry (3,0)3
Principle of biochemistry, water, hydrogen bonding, pH, and buffers are shown. Amino acids, their general formula and tree dimensional structure, the structure and properties of the individual amino acids and some small peptides of physiological interests are shown. Besides structure of monosaccarides, oligosaccarides, polysaccarides, and glycoproteins are topics of this course. The definitions of a lipid, interplay of the forces that determine primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures of proteins are substantial part of the course.
AGRH 306 Pest Management (2,2)3
This course starts with a general introduction into the history of pest management tactics. Separately for vegetable and fruit crops, different aspect in decision making processes will be enlightened, e.g., the concept of economic threshold, key pest status, integrated pest management and biological and natural control, risk and costs assessment of pesticide use, pesticide selection and different application techniques. Furthermore, aspects such as manipulation of environment, use of beneficial safe pesticides, consumer protection and pesticide registration schemes are discussed.
AGRH 308 Plant Metabolism (3,0)3
The course emphasizes on bioenergetics, structure and function of plant cell, photosynthesis, respiration, lipid metabolism, carbohydrate biosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, amino acid biosynthesis and proteins. The last subject covers plant hormones and related compounds.
AGRH 401 Experimentation (2,2)3
This course introduced the students to principle methods of field experiments including topics such as experimental design, establishment of field experiments, and evaluation of field experiments in particular various statistical calculation methods for different field and laboratory experimental designs are shown. Also discussed are techniques of visualization of results, reporting of experiments and standard experimental procedures used in plant protection, field crops and fertilizer studies.
AGRH 402 Plant Breeding and Propagation (3,0)3
Plant breeding schemes for vegetables and fruit trees are presented. This of course includes all aspects on most important breeding aims for important crops as quality, storage ability, pest and disease resistance or tolerance. The second part of the course emphasis on production schemes in plant breeding and plant propagation for vegetables and fruit trees. This includes quarantine, sanitation, and certification programs in particular for citrus, stone fruits, and vine as they are outlined for European countries (EPPO, FAO) and the USA.
AGRH 403 Greenhouse Pest Management (2,0)2
Greenhouse production provides a unique environment that requires particular pest control tactics and makes the use of alternative control tactics, e.g., biological control feasible due to control of environmental factors, specific greenhouse designs and the utilization of specific construction materials. Management of indoor pests includes soil sterilization techniques, seed selection, regulation of environmental factors, use of highly specific pesticides, biological control of insects and diseases as well as the use of insect-save screens and other construction techniques.
AGRH 404 Contemporary Issues in Agriculture (1,2)2
New developments in agri- and horticulture are introduced. Research topics, presentations of summarized topics, and discussions on new issues are main aims of this course.
AGRH 405 Introduction to Greenhouse (3,0)3
The design and structures of greenhouses, the material used in greenhouse construction (steel, aluminum, glass, PVC, concrete, etc.) as well as heating and cooling systems, and systems for irrigation and fertilization are shown in detail. The student is also introduced to temperature, humidity, and light control systems used in greenhouses. Different designs, depending on use of the greenhouse (vegetable, flowers (cut and potted), propagation, quarantine, etc.) are presented.
AGRH 407 Subtropical Fruits (3,0)3
The course will emphasise on applied aspects of the physiological basis for horticultural practices used, and the practices of commercial subtropical fruit crop production (except citrus). Crops to be studied include Avocado, Pecan, Banana, Kiwi, Guava etc. Subject matter will include orchard establishment, applied crop physiology and production methods. In addition, insect and disease management, soil science, hydrology, and genetics and plant breeding will be discussed.
AGRH 420 - Graduation Project (0,6)3
In the graduation project the student should show his ability to solve a specific problem in horticulture utilizing the knowledge obtained during his education in the different fields of horticulture. The problem and the solution should both be based on a strong interdisciplinary and practical approach. The solution should be presented in different parts including the analysis of the problem, evaluation of different solution models, synthesis of feasibility and economy and a critical review of the proposed solutions.
AGRI 101 Basic Science I (3,0)3
Basic Science I introduces the student to the International Unit System, basic geometry and algebra, as well as principles of geology, meteorology and climatology. The course is designed to familiarize students with the concept of self-studying within projects. Projects related to agriculture and horticulture such as field design, crop selection, calculation of seed and transplant numbers, spacing of plants, etc. are given to students and are used to explain basic science needed in their subject of education.
AGRI 103 Plant Sciences I (2,2)3
This course begins with a general introduction to the history of biology and continuous studying plants from different perspective such as plant chemistry, the plant cell and cell cycle. The organization of the plant body covers a major part of the course and includes topics: cell, tissues, and meristems, root system, shoot system, flower and sexual reproduction, seeds and fruits.
AGRI 102 Basic Science II (3,0)3
This course is a continuation of Basic Science II. It is concentrating on chemical properties of material used in agriculture and horticulture as well as basic inorganic chemistry, measurements and calculation methods used in applied chemistry, introduction to basic physical chemistry and thermophysics. Calculation of fertilizer solutions, determining of elementary chemical and physical properties of fertilizer solutions as well energy balances are explained to students within project work.
AGRI 104 Plant Sciences II (2,2)3
This course is the continuation of Plant Science I. The student will be introduced to the principle of plant development. Following a review of the traits, genes, and alleles are covered including transmission genes. The last important subject covers the basic of population genetics and its mathematical description.
AGRI 105 Introduction to Ecology (3,0)3
This course introduces the student to the history and general concepts of ecology and the science of ecology. The role and functions of biotic and abiotic factors in ecology will be presented. The concepts of energy flow, trophic structures and food chains in communities as well as biogeochemical and nutrient cycles are discussed in detail. In the last part of the course different types of climates and the vegetation associated with different climates and the interaction of climate and vegetation is shown.
AGRI 106 Laboratory Techniques (0,4)2
Within this lab course basic lab equipment used in plant science will be introduced to student. Basic lab rules and precautions will be emphasised not only for students’ own safety but for reliable lab examination and the safe use of equipment as well. Preparation of biological material for microscopic examination for teaching, research and diagnosis of plant tissue abnormalities will be explained. At the end of the course, student will be able to use basic lab equipment such as, microscope, pipette, centrifuge, ovens, pH meter, EC-meter etc.
AGRI 107 Computer Application (1,2)2
Students are introduced to the use of basic programs such as word processor, spread sheets, graphic and presentation programs. By preparing various projects the student will prepare texts, collect, summarize and present data in way that is needed for his further study. During the second part of the course the Internet and its application will be covered with emphasizes on how to search and collect information, how to handle Internet sources and information and basic Internet security issues.
AGRI 108 Agricultural Economics (3,0)3
This course introduce the students to principals of agricultural economics (compared to economics of various other sectors), focussing on specific demand and production functions (e.g. negative production function), and the effect of subsides and direct income transfers on economic decisions on micro and macro level. The effects of market regulations, intervention, production quota, international trade regulations (phytosanitary regulations, etc.), and import restriction on economic decision processes on farm, regional, national and international level are discussed.
AGRI 110 Agribusiness (3,0)3
Agricultural Business introduced the students to principles of agricultural business and agricultural management. Emphasis is placed on agricultural productions systems (on farm marketing, marketing and production co-operatives, brand names, quality standards) and possibilities of alternative income (agrotourisms, service sector, and environmental industry and landscape industry).
AGRI 201 Horticultural Biology (3,0)3
The main objective of this course is to make students familiar with the specific biology of horticultural plants. Following a review of the structure and morphology of horticultural plants the student is introduced to the main aspects of horticultural biology. This includes the origin plants, their light and temperature requirements, and plant physiology including plant hormones and their interaction
AGRI 202 Horticulture (3,0)3
This course will present the main growing and marketing characteristics of important horticultural fields, the physiology of these plants and possibilities to influence and manipulate their yields. General features of various cultivation schemes of each plant are presented and their effects on yield characteristics are shown.
AGRI 203 Plant Nutrition (3,0)3
This is a basic course on principles of plant mineral nutrition and nutrient management. Macro-micro-elements, mechanism of mineral uptake from soil, mineral movement and storage within plants will be discussed. Fertilisation basics for agronomic crops, vegetables, floriculture, and fruit crops will be covered. By the end of the course, students understand the principles of mineral nutrient function in crop plants, are able to diagnose deficiencies by symptoms and tissue tests, and devise organic and conventional nutrient management schemes that maximise productivity and mineral nutrient quality.
AGRI 204 Plant and Soil Laboratory (1,4)3
This laboratory course is designed to develop understanding of the nature of plant response to soil applications of essential nutrients, nutrient sources and methods of application. To familiarise students with some of the properties and processes that determines the behaviour of soil as a medium for plant growth. To conduct plant analysis as a means of identifying natural disorders. Learn to perform soil analysis and use it is as a tool for assessing the fertility status of the soil and to be able to make fertiliser recommendations. Students will have hands-on experience using different types of equipment to conduct various measurements of soil properties and plant analysis.
AGRI 205 Pest of Horticultural Plants (2,2)3
Pest of Horticultural Plants introduces the students to the classification of insects and their basic morphological, physiological, and behavioral characteristics. After describing the important insect orders, the course describes the main pests and their natural enemies of horticultural crops. Symptomatology and identification as well as the preparation of an insect collection are subjects of the laboratory work and the field trips.
AGRI 206 Diseases of Horticultural Plants (2,2)3
After describing the concept of abiotic and biotic stress of plants the course describes the various pathogens a horticultural student has to deal with: Virus, Bacteria, Fungi, and Nematodes. Life cycles and ecological properties of each pathogen group are described selecting important diseases of horticultural plants. Field trips and laboratory work will make the student familiar with identification of diseases on symptomatological base and on collecting and preserving symptomatic plant organs.
AGRI 207 Soil Science (3,0)3
This course starts with the classification of soils, the different classification systems, and genesis of soils will be dealt with. Later the physical and chemical properties of different soil types and their manipulation and endangerment due to agricultural practices are presented. Basic soil-water and soil-plant are presented, focusing on knowledge important for fertilization and irrigation.
AGRI 208 Agricultural Mechanization (1,4)3
The students will be made familiar with machinery used in agri- and horticulture and the possibilities of mechanization in agriculture. The main subjects presented are machinery and mechanization in agri- and horticulture, performance characteristics of various machinery, maintenance requirements, cost analysis, and energy technologies.
AGRI 209 Agricultural Ecology (3,0)3
This course is the continuation of Introduction of Ecology focusing on most important topics related to agricultural ecology. This course introduces the concepts of demography and population growth and factors affecting and regulating populations. Life history strategies and principles of competition with special emphasis on predators and parasitoids are shown. The course continues in presenting community structures (natural and agricultural communities) and the concept of species diversity, factors affecting species diversity and species succession.
AGRI 210 Biodiversity (3,0)3
This course focuses on the diversity of life and the problem of species. Following these subjects the variation in heredity that arise from mutation and recombination of genes, the environmental guided evolution by natural selection, species isolation and divergence, and conservation biology are presented.
AGRI 211 Agricultural Economics II (3,0)3
Thins courses includes economic system and roles of prices, principles of allocation and use of factors of production, relationship between factors of production and product output. Factor-factor relationship. Product-product relationship. Theory of costs of production at optimum output level. Allocation of factors of production and profit maximization. Time elements in production.
AGRI 212 Weed Management (2,2)3
Introduction of weed control in the context of integrated pest management. Weed ecology and biology, the classification and ecology of weeds, persistence in the soil, seed germination and bud brake, and seed production are shown. The last subject cover the dynamic and complexity of weed competition, the most troublesome weeds and their control and good weed management practices.
AGRI 301 Agriculture and Environment (3,0)3
This course will make students familiar with the way in which agriculture and horticultural practices are affecting the environment. Contamination of soil, water, the atmosphere and food with pesticides and fertilizers and their hazardous effect on human beings, animals and plants are shown. In the second part of the course the effects of the artificial habitat ‘agricultural field’ on species diversity, community structure and species competition is shown.
AGRI 302 Agricultural Markets (3,0)3
This course covers the principal characteristics of agricultural markets and emphasis on differences compared to other sector markets. Introduced will be elasticity theories for important agricultural products, market regulations (both for export and import), subside systems in agricultural markets, EU concepts, GATT and Uruguay concepts and their effect of trade of agricultural products as well as marketing organisations and agricultural brand names.
AGRI 303 Field Practice (1,4)3
The course will make the student familiar with tasks necessary in horticulture. All fields of horticulture, e.g., vegetable production in field and greenhouse, orchard and greenhouse management, and nursery production will be presented and the student will be involved in field works. Emphasis will be placed on equipment used in production and its maintenance. The student has to prepare a complete field practice protocol including all work carried out. This course will cover the fall and winter crops.
AGRI 304 Basic Statistics (2,2)3
Basic statistics emphasis on simple statistical parameters such as mean, median, variance, standard deviation and they use in field and laboratory experiments. Besides of methods of calculation using standard computer software, emphasizes is placed on their interpretation and misinterpretation. The second part of the course deals with simple analytical methods used to compare means and to analyze variances accentuating on interpretation experimental data obtained in field and laboratory.
AGRI 320 Summer Training (0,0)0
Summer Training is compulsory for all students at the end of the third year. Its period must be minimum four weeks and students are required to prepare a report. Institutions for the summer training are selected together with the students.
ENGL 001 Foundation English (0,0)0
The primary aim of this course is to help students to develop study skills, which will improve their overall performance and competence on their program. The course will also focus on specific language skills, in order to increase the students’ knowledge of grammatical structures, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, speaking and key features of academic English.
ENGL 121 English I (3,0)3
The primary aim of this course is to help students to develop study skills, which will improve their overall performance and competence on their program. The course will also focus on specific language skills, in order to increase the students’ knowledge of grammatical structures, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, speaking and key features of academic English.
ENGL 122 English II (3,0)3
The primary aim of this course is to help students develop study skills including use of dictionaries and reference materials, finding relevant sources in the library. Tuition will be given in paraphrasing, summarizing information, writing short essays and short research reports that are clear in terms of overall structure, organization, and development of ideas, and which demonstrate on appropriate academic style. Students will also participate in discussions and debates, putting forward clear ideas, opinions and argument, plus give short oral presentations in class.
HIST 100 History of Turkish Reforms (2,0)2
Osmanlı İmparatorluğu yıkıntıları üzerinde yeşeren, her yönüyle yeni bir devlet olarak tarih sahnesine çıkan Türkiye Cumhuriyet Devleti’nin kuruluş süreci; bu sürecin temelini oluşturan Atatürk Devrimleri; Atatürk İlkeierinin, yeni oluşturulan sosyo-ekonomik, kültürel ve siyasal kurumların şekillenişinde oynadığı belirleyici rol ana hatlarıyla ıncelenmekteddir.
HIST 200 History of Turkey and Cyprus (2,0)2
A history of the construction of the Turkish Republic under the light of Kemal Atatürk’s principles, and a brief history of Cyprus covering the Ottoman Rule, British Rule, the foundation of the Republic of Cyprus, civil strife, the intervention of Turkey and the political developments until the establishment of the TRNC.
TRK 100 Turkish (2,0)2
This course is designed for non-Turkish speaking foreign students. The aim of the course is to teach basic Turkish language to foreign students.
TURK 100 Türkçe (2,0)2
Türk dil bilgisi, yazım ve imla kuralları, paragraf geliştirme, yazılı ifade yeteneğinin geliştirilmeye yönelik çalışmalar.
Date : 2009-01-06
