Information Package / Course Catalogue
Greenhouse Fruit Growing
Course Code: AST207
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 qualifications related to the current situation of greenhouse fruit growing, economic importance, the purpose of greenhouse fruit growing, fruit species grown in greenhouse and their cultivation techniques.

Course Content

To provide the competencies related to fruit species grown under cover and their cultivation techniques

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the importance of greenhouse fruit growing
2.Knows the botanical, agronomic, morphological, physiological and biochemical properties of fruit species grown under greenhouse conditions
3.Knows the climate and soil requirements of fruit species grown under greenhouse conditions
4.Gain knowledge about and apply propagation techniques for fruit species grown under greenhouse conditions
5.Knows and applies different cultivation techniques of fruit species grown under greenhouse conditions
6.Knows and applies all cultural practices applied during the production phase of fruit species grown under 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
Introduction to greenhouse fruit growing
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Banana cultivation in greenhouse
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Banana cultivation in greenhouse
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing grapevines in the greenhouse
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing grapevines in the greenhouse
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Growing cherries in greenhouse
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Plum cultivation in greenhouse
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Greenhouse apricot cultivation
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Greenhouse citrus cultivation
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Greenhouse citrus cultivation
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Greenhouse tropical fruit cultivation (Mango, Papaya, Guava)
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Greenhouse tropical fruit cultivation (Pine apple, Passiflora, Barbados kirazı)
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Greenhouse tropical fruit cultivation (Longan, litchi, karambola)
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Greenhouse cultivation of berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
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
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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
OÇ-6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026