Information Package / Course Catalogue
Simulation Models in Field Crops
Course Code: ZTB608
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Dynamic events related to plant physiology and plant growth models using mathematical relationships of the data analysis and prediction of plant.

Course Content

Mathematical prediction and the dynamics of the selected host plants to determine the yield

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Development and deepening of expertise in physiology of prediction of yield
2.To establish the relationship between the models and improvement of quality and yielding of field crops
3.Development of ideas and solving complex problems in terms of modeling
4.Establishing relationship between modeling with other interdisciplinary
5. Following and conveying the latest informations about yield forecasting and modeling
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Vries, F.W.T., Laar, H.H. 1982. Simulation of plant growth and crop production. Wageningen Centre for Agricultural Publishing and Documentation
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic statistical parameters
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic statistical parameters
Week 3 - Theoretical
The estimation of yield
Week 4 - Theoretical
Stability parameters
Week 5 - Theoretical
Simulation of crop
Week 6 - Theoretical
Systems analysis and models of crop growth
Week 7 - Theoretical
Phases of development of models/ Midterm
Week 8 - Theoretical
Modelin koordinasyonu
Week 9 - Theoretical
Modelin koordinasyonu
Week 10 - Theoretical
The AFRC winter wheat model
Week 11 - Theoretical
The AFRC winter wheat model
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cotton 2k model
Week 13 - Theoretical
Cotton 2k model
Week 14 - Theoretical
The CERES-Corn model
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Term Project501470
Midterm Examination101414
Final Examination203060
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
4
4
4
5
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
5
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
5
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
5
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
3
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026