Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
OTİB-114	ORGANİK TOHUMCULUK	Elective	1	2	6

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle

Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to comprehend basic knowledge about seed, to adopt similarities and differences between organic seed and seed, to explain the structure, formation, germination, ecology and formal seed program of seed, to be able to plan and plan the stages from seed production to harvest again in accordance with the rules of organic farming.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Dr. Fatih DEMİREL

Learning Outcomes

1	Ability to develop and deepen knowledge in the same or different field at the level of expertise based on undergraduate qualifications
2	Ability to develop and deepen knowledge in the same or different field at the level of expertise based on undergraduate qualifications
3	An ability to comprehend the interaction between disciplines related to the field
4	An ability to comprehend the interaction between disciplines related to the field
5	An ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge at an expert level
6	An ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge at an expert level
7	To be able to create new information by integrating the information in the field with the information coming from different disciplines; ability to solve problems requiring expertise by using scientific research methods
8	To be able to create new information by integrating the information in the field with the information coming from different disciplines; ability to solve problems requiring expertise by using scientific research methods
9	Ability to construct a problem in his / her field independently, develop a solution method, solve it, evaluate the results and apply when necessary
10	Ability to construct a problem in his / her field independently, develop a solution method, solve it, evaluate the results and apply when necessary
11	Ability to develop new strategic approaches and to produce solutions by taking responsibility in unforeseen complex situations in the field of applications
12	Ability to develop new strategic approaches and to produce solutions by taking responsibility in unforeseen complex situations in the field of applications
13	Ability to critically evaluate the information related to the field, to direct learning and the ability to conduct advanced studies independently
14	Ability to critically evaluate the information related to the field, to direct learning and the ability to conduct advanced studies independently
15	Ability to transfer the current developments in the field and his / her studies to the groups within and outside the field systematically in written, oral and visual form.
16	Ability to transfer the current developments in the field and his / her studies to the groups within and outside the field systematically in written, oral and visual form.
17	Ability to critically examine social relations and the norms directing these relations, and to develop and change them when necessary
18	Ability to critically examine social relations and the norms directing these relations, and to develop and change them when necessary
19	Ability to communicate in oral and written in at least one foreign language
20	Ability to communicate in oral and written in at least one foreign language
21	Ability to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans in the field and evaluate the results within the framework of quality processes
22	Ability to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans in the field and evaluate the results within the framework of quality processes
23	Ability to teach and control these values by considering social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement
24	Ability to teach and control these values by considering social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

none

Recommended Optional Programme Components

The aim is to integrate the basic principles of seed farming with organic agriculture .

Course Contents

Master and Ph.D. students who have successfully completed this course will have the following qualifications; 1) To explain the basic concepts of seed production 2) To be able to compare organic seed production with conventional seed production 3) To be able to apply seed production techniques in accordance with organic farming rules 4) Organic seed harvesting, separation, drying, cleaning, disinfection, packaging, storage and quality control techniques to comprehend the stages 5) To be able to plan and apply the techniques related to these stages

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Basic concepts of seed production (what is seed, quality seed, quality seed characteristics, issues to be considered when buying seeds)
2	Seed Industry, Seed in Turkey. Formal seeding program
3	Organic seeding-conventional seeding
4	Flower, pollination, fertilization, fruit and seed formation , structure and physiology
5	Environmental factors in seed production (temperature, humidity, wind, soil, light)
6	Seed production stages.
7	Cultural operations in seed parcels
8	Organic seed harvesting criteria according to plant species, harvesting methods, tools and equipment used, issues to be considered
9	Organic seed separation methods depending on the species, occurring during the work-harvest seed looks
10	What is seed drying? Drying temperature, drying time, drying methods
11	Why seed cleaning, organic seed cleaning stages, methods used
12	Packaging of organic seeds, issues to be considered, packaging materials, materials properties, advantages-disadvantages
13	Construction of seed storage, control of storage conditions, points to be considered in the use of storage
14	Quality control, viability and strength tests of seeds