Information Package / Course Catalogue
Alternative Forage Plants
Course Code: ZTB614
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To teach alternative forage crops and their identification and production techniques

Course Content

The importance, utilization, ecological requirements, forage quality, production techniques, chemical composition subjects of some alternative forage species including Brassicas, Amaranthus, Atriplex, Convolvulus, Poterium, Kochia, Plantago, Cichorium, Malva, Helianthus and schrub species

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Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Alternative feed sources and alternative feed concept
Week 2 - Theoretical
Amaranthaceae family and Amaranthus species
Week 3 - Theoretical
Brassicaceae family and Brassica species
Week 4 - Theoretical
Convolvuaceae family and Convolvulus species
Week 5 - Theoretical
Plantaginaceae family and Plantago species
Week 6 - Theoretical
Malvaceae family and Malva species
Week 7 - Theoretical
Polgonaceae family and Polygonum species/ Midterm
Week 8 - Theoretical
Animal beet (Beta vulgaris var. Rapa)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Other alternative feed sources
Week 10 - Theoretical
(Phacelia sp.)
Week 11 - Theoretical
The family of Chenopodiaceae and Atriplex species
Week 12 - Theoretical
Kochia and Salsola species
Week 13 - Theoretical
Feed values of trees and leaves
Week 14 - Theoretical
Bushes and their usability as fodder plants
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment401456
Term Project201428
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
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OÇ-2
4
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OÇ-3
3
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OÇ-4
3
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OÇ-5
4
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OÇ-6
4
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3
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4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026