Information Package / Course Catalogue
Seasonal and Ground Cover Plants
Course Code: PSB227
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Students, and to teach. Which genus, species and varieties, to gain the ability to decide This genus, species and varieties breeding, seed The aim of this course is to teach the green areas, ground cover plants and soil conservation measures widely used botanical, physiological and agronomic characteristics , to have the students gain the ability to decide which ecologies they can benefit , to teach the production and acquisition techniques.

Course Content

Ground cover plants in a sustainable environment and the importance of green spaces, green areas and problems encountered in the production of ground cover plants, and other conditions, ground cover plants in Turkey and the world situation in farming techniques, planting, plantings and maintenance practices, and examples of cool and warm climate in the örtücülerinin production of green building techniques and cool with cool and warm climates and warm climates, soil protection in the use of sealants

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Zafer AKTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to apprehend agricultural production in a sustainable environment and understand the importance of green space and ground cover plants
2.To be able to conduct studies on emerging issues and Greenfield plant and soil conservation ideas to solve them
3.To be able to transfereconomic analysis and modelling information onthe application process on greenfield plant an soil conservation to the private sector and the public institutions.
4.To have the ability to integrate and synthisize the knowledge about the turf production modelling and evaluate potantial turf choises on a Regional basis
5.Be able to comprehend economic importance and spreading area of horticulture
Recommended or Required Reading
1.MEGEP Bahçecilik Mevsimlik Çiçekler ders kitabı Ankara 2008
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course description, scope, rationale and importance
Week 2 - Theoretical
Althaea and Campanula breeding
Week 3 - Theoretical
Cana, Celosia breeding
Week 4 - Theoretical
Calendula, Convolvulus breeding
Week 5 - Theoretical
Dianthus, Eschscholtzia breeding
Week 6 - Theoretical
Lobelia, Mirabilis breeding
Week 7 - Theoretical
Myosotis, Nymphea breeding
Week 8 - Theoretical
Pelargonium, Petunia breeding (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Portulaca, Primula breeding
Week 10 - Theoretical
Viola, İmpatiens breeding
Week 11 - Theoretical
Antirrhinum breeding
Week 12 - Theoretical
Selection of sealants used in cool climates and soil conservation works
Week 13 - Theoretical
Student presentations
Week 14 - Theoretical
Student presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment121236
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
OÇ-1
4
5
3
OÇ-2
4
5
3
OÇ-3
4
5
3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026