Information Package / Course Catalogue
Greenhouse Ecology
Course Code: SERA101
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: Students are required, as part of the course "İMEU201 – Workplace Vocational Training" (30 ECTS) offered in the fourth semester, to undertake and successfully complete workplace vocational training for a minimum of 70 working days at enterprises designated in accordance with the provisions of the Aydın Adnan Menderes University Directive on Workplace Vocational Training.
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To teach the effects of temperature, light, carbon dioxide and humidity on the physiological and biochemical properties of vegetables, fruits, ornamental, medicinal and aromatic plants that are grown in open and greenhouse cultivation and the planning of the systems necessary to meet these parameters appropriately.

Course Content

To teach the effects of temperature, light, carbon dioxide and humidity on the physiological and biochemical properties of plants in order to sustain their vital activities

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns the definition of ecology and parameters related to ecology
2.Learn the effects of temperature, light, carbon dioxide and humidity on physiological and biochemical properties.
3.Learns to determine and plan the temperature and ventilation requirements of plants in greenhouse air conditioning.
4.Knows the relationships between temperature, light, photosynthesis and respiration.
5.Understands the importance of determining the relationship between environmental conditions and greenhouse crops.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Supporting books, journals, articles and online resources selected by the instructor.
2.Sample videos, documentaries and movies.
3.Course content and instructor evaluation forms.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to greenhouse ecology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition and importance of ecology and ecological systems
Week 3 - Theoretical
Plant organs and their functions
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ecological factors (Climate and soil factors)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Effects of light and light on plants, factors affecting the change in light intensity
Week 6 - Theoretical
Effects of light and light on plants, factors affecting the change in light intensity
Week 7 - Theoretical
Temperature and its effects on plants
Week 8 - Theoretical
Relationships between temperature, light, photosynthesis and respiration
Week 9 - Theoretical
Effects of ecology on plant (vegetables) physiology
Week 10 - Theoretical
Effects of ecology on plant (fruits) physiology
Week 11 - Theoretical
The effects of ecology on plant (ornamental plants) physiology
Week 12 - Theoretical
The importance of determining the relationship between environmental conditions and greenhouse plants
Week 13 - Theoretical
Relationships between temperature, light, photosynthesis and respiration
Week 14 - Theoretical
Relationships between temperature, light, photosynthesis and respiration
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1213
Quiz1213
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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
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PÇ-15
OÇ-1
4
5
4
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
4
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
4
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026