Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : PSB124 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 1 |
| Prt. | : 1 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 2 |
To provide theoretical and practical knowledge on commercially important cut flower and cut foliage species cultivated under open-field and protected cultivation systems, including their production, cultivation, cultural practices, harvesting, post-harvest handling, and marketing processes.
Definition, importance, and classification of cut flowers; the status of the cut flower sector in Türkiye and worldwide; production structures, growing media, propagation and production techniques; cultivation of major cut flower species; cut foliage; harvesting, post-harvest handling, quality criteria, storage, marketing, and the auction system.
| 1. | Explains the economic importance, classification, and basic ecological requirements of cut flower cultivation. |
| 2. | Recognizes major cut flower species and compares their morphological, ecological, and cultivation characteristics. |
| 3. | Applies propagation, planting, maintenance, and cultural practice techniques used in cut flower production. |
| 4. | Identifies physiological disorders, diseases, and pests observed in cut flowers, and evaluates appropriate management methods. |
| 5. | Explains harvesting, post-harvest handling, quality, storage, and marketing processes in cut flowers. |
| 1. | Misra, R.L. & Misra, S. (2023). Commercial Ornamental Crops: Cut Flowers. |
| 2. | Dole, J.M. et al., (2021). Cut Flowers and Foliages. |
| 3. | MEB (2017). Tohumdan Üretilen Kesme Çiçekler. |
| 4. | MEB (2016). Aşı ve Çelikle Üretilen Kesme Çiçekler. |
| 5. | Instructor Lecture Notes |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | 1 | %5 |
| Assignment | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 1 | 1 | 28 |
| Lecture - Practice | 14 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| Assignment | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 50 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | ||
OÇ-2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
OÇ-3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||
OÇ-4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | ||
OÇ-5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | |||