Information Package / Course Catalogue
Good Agricultural Practices in Greenhouse
Course Code: SERA201
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

It is aimed to gain the competencies necessary for greenhouse cultivation in accordance with the principles of good agricultural practices.

Course Content

To give theoretical information on how to grow vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants in the greenhouse and how to grow according to the principles of Good Agricultural Practices in the stages of preparation and marketing of post-harvest products to the market.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ali ERKUL
Learning Outcomes
1.Preparing greenhouse soil for production according to the principles of Good Agricultural Practices
2.To use organic fertilizers in accordance with Good Agricultural Practices
3.To combat greenhouse diseases and pests in accordance with the principles of Good Agricultural Practices
4.Weed control in accordance with the principles of Good Agricultural Practices
5.Irrigation in the greenhouse in accordance with the principles of Good Agricultural Practices
6.To ensure fruit set in accordance with the principles of Good Agricultural Practices
7.Gains the ability to be open to innovations in this field, to access information and to produce solutions
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Supporting books, journals, articles and online resources selected by the instructor.
2.Sample videos, documentaries and movies.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition, history and importance of good agricultural practices in greenhouse farming
Week 2 - Theoretical
Advantages and disadvantages of good agriculture in greenhouse farming
Week 3 - Theoretical
Regulation on good agricultural practices
Week 4 - Theoretical
Good agricultural practices in greenhouse vegetable cultivation (soil preparation and planting)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Good agricultural practices in greenhouse vegetable cultivation (plant nutrition and fertilization)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Good agricultural practices in greenhouse vegetable production (integrated disease and pest management)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Good agricultural practices in greenhouse vegetable cultivation (harvest and incentives)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Good agricultural practices in soilless agriculture plant cultivation (greenhouse preparation, planting, plant nutrition and fertilization)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Good agricultural practices in hydroponics (integrated disease and pest management, harvesting)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Good agricultural practices in greenhouse fruit growing (greenhouse preparation, planting, plant nutrition and fertilization)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Good agricultural practices in greenhouse fruit growing (integrated disease and pest management, harvesting)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Good agricultural practices in greenhouse ornamental plants cultivation (greenhouse preparation, planting, plant nutrition and fertilization)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Good agricultural practices in greenhouse ornamental plants cultivation (integrated disease and pest management, harvest)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Organizing a technical visit to a greenhouse enterprise that implements good agricultural practices in the province
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment1718
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
4
4
5
5
5
OÇ-7
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026