Information Package / Course Catalogue
Greenhouse Vegetable Growing Techniques II
Course Code: AST201
Course Type: Required
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.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

It is aimed to gain the competencies necessary to grow vegetables in the greenhouse.

Course Content

Theoretical and practical information is given on the cultivation techniques of important vegetable species cultivated under cover.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the importance of growing vegetables in greenhouse
2.Know the ecological requirements of vegetables such as zucchini, melon, watermelon, pepino, mint, parsley, dill etc. grown in greenhouse
3.Knows the cultivation techniques of vegetables such as pumpkin, melon, watermelon, pepino, mint, parsley, dill etc. grown in greenhouse
4.Harvests vegetables such as pumpkin, melon, watermelon, pepino, mint, parsley, dill, etc. grown in the greenhouse
5.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 course instructor
2.Sample videos, documentaries and movies
3.Lecturer notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing zucchini in a greenhouse Greenhouse preparation, project introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing zucchini in a greenhouse Seed sowing
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing melons in greenhouses Seedling production
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing melons in greenhouses Preparation of planting sites in the greenhouse, mulching
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing watermelons in greenhouses Preparation of planting sites in the greenhouse, mulching
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing watermelons in greenhouses Mulching, fide dikimi,
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing strawberry in greenhouse Seedling grafting methods, and grafting practices
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing strawberry in greenhouse Plant care procedures, suspending the plant
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing strawberry in greenhouse Plant care procedures, suspending the plant
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing pepino in the greenhouse Plant care procedures, suspending the plant
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing golden cherries in a greenhouse Plant care procedures, suspending the plant, getting seat exile
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing pitaya in a greenhouse Plant care procedures, suspending the plant, getting seat exile
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing mint, parsley, dill, and chives in the greenhouse Plant care and harvesting
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Technical visit to regional greenhouses
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%5
Practice Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment1202
Practice Examination1213
Quiz1213
Midterm Examination111112
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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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
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PÇ-16
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026