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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes
1.To understand the importance of spice crops
2.To learn the botanical characteristics of spice crops
3.Learn the culture of spice crops
4.Description of fields with the use of spice plants
5.Able to give information about marketing, storage and production process to producer
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ceylan, A., 1995. Tıbbi bitkiler I , EÜ Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları, No: 312
2.Ceylan, A., 1996. Tıbbi Bitkiler II, EÜ Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları, No: 481
3.Baydar, H., 2009. Tıbbi ve Aromatik Bitkiler Bilimi ve Teknolojisi, SDÜ Ziraat Fakültesi Yayın No: 51
4.Farklı Kaynaklardan Derlenmiş Sunumlar ve Ders Notları Internet Kaynakları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Historical development and the importance of spice crops
Week 1 - Practice
literature review
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification of spice crops
Week 2 - Practice
literature review
Week 3 - Theoretical
To learn the culture of spice crops
Week 3 - Practice
introduction of plants
Week 4 - Theoretical
Description of fields with the use of spice plants
Week 4 - Practice
introduction of plants
Week 5 - Theoretical
Drying, sterilization and storage of spicy plants
Week 5 - Practice
introduction of varieties
Week 6 - Theoretical
The quality and standardization of spices
Week 6 - Practice
introduction of varieties
Week 7 - Theoretical
Spices widely used in the world
Week 7 - Practice
introduction of varieties
Week 8 - Theoretical
midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Examples about some spices that commonly used in turkey (plant characteristics, consumption and culture )
Week 9 - Practice
introduction of plant
Week 10 - Theoretical
Basil, Red pepper Mustard (plant characteristics, consumption and culture )
Week 10 - Practice
introduction of plant
Week 11 - Theoretical
Production and identification that called in trade promotion as thyme
Week 11 - Practice
introduction in field experiments
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cumin, mint, tarragon (plant characteristics, consumption and culture )
Week 12 - Practice
introduction in field experiments
Week 13 - Theoretical
Laurel, sumac, mahlep (plant characteristics, consumption and culture )
Week 13 - Practice
introduction of plant
Week 14 - Theoretical
Hyssop, Saffron (plant characteristics, consumption and culture )
Week 14 - Practice
introduction of plant
Week 15 - Theoretical
Term project presentations
Week 15 - Practice
presentation
Week 16 - Theoretical
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141242
Midterm Examination112214
Final Examination125227
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026