Information Package / Course Catalogue
Garden and Field Agriculture
Course Code: DJTA007
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Students are aimed to have knowledge about the cultivation of field and horticultural crops.

Course Content

Classification of field and garden crops, sowing / planting times, maintenance operations, productivity and harvesting are covered.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Leyla EKEN
Learning Outcomes
1.Makes the classification of garden and field crops.
2.Determines appropriate planting and transplanting times and methods.
3.Plans maintenance operations in field and garden plants
4.Evaluates yield and quality according to cultivation techniques
5.Uses field recording systems in the production process.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Türe, C. (2014). Horticulture. Anadolu University Publication.
2.Acquaah, G. (2015). Principles of Field Crop Production. Pearson
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to horticultural and field crop farming: history and differences
Week 1 - Practice
Presentation of samples of horticultural and field crops
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification and general characteristics of field crops
Week 2 - Practice
Classification of field crops and seed identification
Week 3 - Theoretical
Classification and general characteristics of horticultural crops
Week 3 - Practice
Classification of horticultural crops and seedling identification
Week 4 - Theoretical
Planting/harvesting schedules and production calendars
Week 4 - Practice
Planning calendar based on sowing and planting times
Week 5 - Theoretical
Concepts of seedling and nursery production
Week 5 - Practice
Seed and seedling selection practices
Week 6 - Theoretical
Production techniques in horticultural crops
Week 6 - Practice
Drawing example of horticultural production technique
Week 7 - Theoretical
Production techniques in field crops
Week 7 - Practice
Planning field production stages step by step
Week 8 - Theoretical
Irrigation and fertilization practices
Week 8 - Practice
Scenario-based model for irrigation and fertilization
Week 9 - Theoretical
Weed, disease, and pest control methods
Week 9 - Practice
Pest identification and biotechnical control demonstration
Week 10 - Theoretical
Harvest and post-harvest processes
Week 10 - Practice
Post-harvest storage and classification scenario
Week 11 - Theoretical
Case examples in vegetable, fruit, cereal, and forage crop production
Week 11 - Practice
Case analysis of four major crop groups
Week 12 - Theoretical
Alternative production systems (organic, good agricultural practices)
Week 12 - Practice
Creation of an organic production plan example
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sustainability in horticultural and field crop farming
Week 13 - Practice
Design of a sustainable farming project
Week 14 - Theoretical
General review and evaluation
Week 14 - Practice
Applied questions and general evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Reading1033
Individual Work1022
Midterm Examination1022
Final Examination1022
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)51
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026