Information Package / Course Catalogue
Greenhouse Ornamental Plants Growing Techniques II
Course Code: AST203
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

Theoretical and applied information about the biological properties of ornamental plants used in landscape applications, light, temperature and humidity requirements, production methods are given

Course Content

Theoretical and practical information about growing in greenhouses in accordance with the principles of growing techniques of landscape plants is given

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Recognizes landscape plants
2.Knows the usage areas of landscape plants.
3.Knows the greenhouse ecological requirements of landscape plants.
4.Knows the technique of reproduction of landscape plants.
5.Knows the cultivation techniques of landscape plants in greenhouse conditions.
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
Landscape plant definition and uses in the landscape Introduction to ornamental plants in the application area
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Goknar, Cedar. Juniper Introduction to ornamental plants in the application area
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Spruce, Pine Preparing greenhouses, tunnels, and similar structures used in ornamental plant production for seed sowing and seedling planting.
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Marigold, Berberis Preparing structures such as greenhouses and tunnels used in ornamental plant production for seed sowing and seedling planting; applying seed propagation techniques for certain ornamental plants.
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Boxwood, Taflan Application of the cutting propagation technique in certain ornamental plants
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Gladicia, Hedera Application of the cutting propagation technique in certain ornamental plants
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Marshmallow, Hydrangea Application of the grafting propagation technique in certain ornamental plants
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Jasmine, Magnolia Application of the grafting propagation technique in certain ornamental plants
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Oleander, Bougainvillea Application of the layering propagation technique to certain ornamental plants
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Lilac, Yuka Application of the layering propagation technique to certain ornamental plants
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Wolfscratch, Arokaria. Introduction of the tissue culture propagation technique for certain ornamental plants
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Maple, Linden Introduction of the tissue culture propagation technique for certain ornamental plants
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Thuja, Acacia Transferring rooted cuttings to containers and maintenance procedures
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing florist greens (Asparagus, Immortal Flower, etc.) Maintenance tasks for saplings
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
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
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