| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | BAB-23-113 | SPECIES OF EXOTIC FRUITS | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of the lecture is the definition of exotic fruits, which the species occurs, cultivation history of these species, propagation and production, morphological and pomological characteristics, ecological requirements, reproduction, cultivars of species, importance of these cultivars in terms of human nourishment and health, cultural practices applied to the cultivation of the species, planning of adaptation to the ecological conditions of Turkey and the discovery of the applicability. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Yrd. Doc. Dr. Mustafa Kenan Geçer |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Recognition and production of exotic fruit species | | 2 | The economic contribution of exotic fruit production and health benefits | | 3 | Determination of the applicability of biotechnology and breeding efforts of exotic fruits | | 4 | Exotic fruits’ botany, ecology, and chemical components are learned. | | 5 | Processing technology needed supply of raw materials and standardization of the quality characteristics is provided. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Recognition of species of exotic fruits, learned to characteristics of morphologically, pomological, physiological and ecological, matters of human nourishment and health, production in Turkey and primary countries, evaluation types, consumption, and economical gain the ability to skill of exposition. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Exotic fruit species, origins and expansion areas in the world | | | | 2 | Morphological and physiological properties of the exotic fruits | | | | 3 | Biological principles of reproduction and replication methods exotic fruits | | | | 4 | Fruit production plan and the realization of plant | | | | 5 | Cultural practices applied to the production of exotic fruits | | | | 6 | Evaluation of homework and discussion | | | | 7 | Exotic fruits economy: Turkey and the world of production, consumption and trade
| | | | 8 | Midterm exam | | | | 9 | Exotic fruits evaluation in term of nutrition and human health | | | | 10 | Determination of the applicability and research of the principles of scientific and technology | | | | 11 | Evaluation of homework and discussion | | | | 12 | Adaptation studies and biotechnology application models | | | | 13 | Evaluation of homework and discussion | | | | 14 | Exotic fruit consumption patterns and use in the food industry | | | | 15 | Evaluation of homework and discussion | | | | 16 | Final exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1. Van Aken, N., Harrisson, J.,1995. The Great Exotic Fruit Book: A Handbook with Recipes. Ten Speed Press, 160 pgs.
2. Bacon, J., 2012. Exotic Fruit And Vegetables A-Z. Publisher: Lightning Source UK Ltd, 248 pgs.
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | | | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Self Study | 14 | 10 | 140 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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