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)
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 the course, its objectives, learning outcomes and course materials
Week 1 - Practice
Presentation of samples of horticultural and field crops
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to Horticulture and Field Crop Production, Fundamental Differences and Historical Development, Classification 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 plant identification
Week 4 - Theoretical
Planting/harvesting schedules and production calendars
Week 4 - Practice
Seed Sowing
Week 5 - Theoretical
Concepts of seedling and nursery production
Week 5 - Practice
Cutting Preparation, Types of Cuttings, and Planting of Cuttings
Week 6 - Theoretical
Production techniques in horticultural crops
Week 6 - Practice
Propagation by Division, Layering, and Specialized Plant Organs
Week 7 - Theoretical
Production techniques in field crops
Week 7 - Practice
Demonstration and Application of Grafting Methods
Week 8 - Theoretical
Irrigation and fertilization practices
Week 8 - Practice
Maintenance Practices
Week 9 - Theoretical
Weed, disease, and pest control methods
Week 9 - Practice
Field Work
Week 10 - Theoretical
Harvest and post-harvest processes
Week 10 - Practice
Field Work
Week 11 - Theoretical
Case examples in vegetable, fruit, cereal, and forage crop production
Week 11 - Practice
Field Work
Week 12 - Theoretical
Alternative production systems (organic, good agricultural practices)
Week 12 - Practice
Application of Cultural Practices in the Orchard
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
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment1011
Reading1022
Individual Work1022
Quiz1011
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026