Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
BAB-23-151GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IN SMALL FRUIT GROWING Elective126
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
In production of small fruits; The aim of the lecture is environment, animal and human health protection, to protect natural resources, based on the concepts of food safety and suitable for agricultural concept in expansion of production systems.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Yrd. Doc. Dr. Mustafa Kenan Geçer
Learning Outcomes
1Determination of the applicability of good agricultural practices in the cultivation of small fruits
2Good agricultural products evaluation in terms of nutrition and health
3The emergence of the benefits of sustainable production
4As a result of good agricultural practices to increase the efficiency of plant protection activities
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Explanation of the applicability of good agricultural methods in accordance with the sustainable development approach, the contribution and importance of small fruit production, principles, the rules, in practice stages, development and future in Turkey, Small fruit in good agricultural practice comparison of other fruit types, comparison with good agricultural practices and conventional growing, producer and consumer’s view of this issue, the study results reflected with practice, Showing the results of the effects of applied producing techniques over the ecological cycle.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1The definition of good agricultural practices, importance and covered topics
2Legal legislation related to good agriculture
3Good agricultural practices, Raspberries, Strawberries, Blackberries, Currants, Goldenberry
4Evaluation of homework and discussion
5Good agricultural practices Josta grape, Mulberry, Elderberry, Blueberry, Mahonia
6Good agricultural practices, Gilaburu, Strawberry tree, Gooseberry, Honeyberry
7Evaluation of homework and discussion
8Midterm exam
9Good agricultural practices examples
10Pest and disease control in good agricultural practices
11Good agricultural products comparison with the traditional agricultural products
12Evaluation of homework and discussion
13Harvest and post-harvest processing of good agricultural products
14Good agricultural practices for the sustainable production of small fruits
15Good agricultural practices cost elements
16Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Durmuşoğlu, E. & N. Tosun, Good Agricultural Practices. E.Ü.Z.F. Department of Plant Protection, Bornova-Izmir, 120 s, 2011. 2. Delice, N.Y., Delice, A., 2005. Compliance Work Framework with Good Agricultural Practice Standard for Assessment. J.Agric.Fac.HR.U. 9 (3) :53-62.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
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Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Self Study1410140
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11515
Individual Study for Final Examination12020
Homework11010
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)188
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