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Horticulture Master Degree With a Thesis Program

Academic Unit Presenting the Program

Horticulture

Program Director

Prof. Dr. Servet VARIŞ

Program Type

Master Degree With a Thesis Program

Level of Degree Earned

Graduate (Master’s Degree).

Degree Earned

Post graduate diploma is given to the graduates who successfully complete the post graduate study at the concerning department depending upon the graduate school of natural and applied sciences.

Education Type

Tam Zamanlı

Registration Acceptance Conditions

(1) Candidates who apply for admission to a master programme should hold a valid bachelor’s degree and, except the applicants to the Department of Music, a minimum score of 55 from the Selection Examination for Academic Personnel and Graduate Studies (ALES) administered by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM). Instead of ALES score, candidates may choose to submit the scores of other internationally accepted examinations whose validity and equivalency are determined by the University Senate. (2) The final admission score is determined as the total sum of %10 of the undergraduate GPA, %50 of ALES score and %40 of the grade received in the entrance examination which is conducted by a jury determined by and representing the Department. The final admission score should be at least 65. The number of accepted students is decided prior to the admission and the successful applicants are shortlisted according to the scores starting with the highest ones.

Recognition of Prior Learning

A student who has successfully completed at least one semester in a comparable master programme at another accredited institution is eligible as a lateral transfer. Lateral transfers are generally admitted after being evaluated on a case by case basis and upon the decision of the administration of the Department and the Graduate School.

Degree Requirements and Rules

to take a minimum of 7 courses with a minimum of 21 local credits.
to succeed in all the courses with a letter grade of at least CC/S
to prepare and defend a master's dissertation
to have a Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.00/4.00 with a minimum of 120 ECTS credits.

Program Profile

The objectives of the M. Sc. degree is to enable the students to make a scientific research and improve their skills in horticulture. The objective of the Ph. D. degree is to furnish the students with spesific knowlegde in horticulture and to encourage them to carry out an independent research at advanced level and to write an original thesis.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

The objective of postgraduate degrees to ensure that the students are self confident, skilled, good at scientific research, have a good knowledge in a foreign language. As a result they can work at advisory service in Ministry of Agriculture, research instituents in universities and private sectors.

Access To Upper Degree

Upon successful completion of their master programme, the students are encouraged to embark on further academic studies on the graduate level (doctoral programme) on condition of having received the required score in ALES exam, possessing sufficient knowledge of English or another foreign language, and being successful in the entrance examination.

Exams, Assessment and Grading

For a student to have successfully completed the master programme, the GPA should be at least 65.

Grades

The grading system to evaluate the student performance is signified by the values in the chart below. For each course students are graded by letters. Letter grades, coefficients and ratios are as follows:

Grade	Letter Grade	Local Grade	Status
90-100	AA	4.00	Pass
85-89	BA	3.50	Pass
80-84	BB	3.00	Pass
75-79	CB	2.50	Pass
65-74	CC	2.00	Pass
0-64	FF	1.50	Fail

Graduation Requirements

Requirements for graduation are as stated in “Principles Regarding the Post graduate Degree” part.

Teaching Methods

Teaching methods are determined so as to improve skills, such as teaching-learning strategies, self-discipline, life-long learning, observation, sharing knowledge, presentation, critical thinking, teamwork, effective use of informatics.

Moreover, the choice of teaching methods pays heed to supporting students with different skills. The teaching methods used in the program are listed below*:

TEACHING METHODS*	LEARNING ACTIVITIES	MEANS
Course	Listening and interpretation	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
Discussion Course	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
Special Support / Structural Examples	Special skills planned beforehand
Playing a Role / Drama	Special skills planned beforehand	Standard classroom technologies, special equipment
Problem Solving	Special skills planned beforehand
Case Study	Special skills planned beforehand
Brainstorming	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
Small Group Discussion	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
Presentation	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling	Real or virtual environment suitable for observation
Simulation	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, informatics skills	Real or virtual environment suitable for observation
Seminar	Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, listening and interpretation, management skills	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
Group Study	Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, critical thinking, question development, management skills, team work
Field / Land Study	Observation / situation handling, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading
Laboratory	Observation/situation handling, informatics, management skills, team work	Special equipment
Homework	Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Informatics	Internet database, library database, e-mail
Oral Exam
Survey and Questionnaire Study	Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading
Panel	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
Guest Speaker	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
Student Club Activity / Projects	Observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, management skills, special skills planned beforehand

*One or more of the listed methods can be used depending on the specificity of the course.

Program Outcomes

1-Proficiency in designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and interpreting findings in horticulture; as well as the ability to express research results in scientific contexts based on scientific methods.
2-The ability to apply the knowledge and solution methods obtained in the field of horticulture in interdisciplinary studies.
3-Proficiency in investigating problems encountered in the field of horticulture, scrutinizing the results obtained through research methods, establishing cause and effect relationships, and generating solutions.
4-Professional and ethical responsibility at the graduate level in horticulture.
5-Proficiency in accumulating sufficient knowledge specific to the discipline of horticulture, synthesizing and utilizing theoretical and applied knowledge in this field.
6-The ability to think scientifically, awareness of the importance of knowledge, and openness to lifelong learning, as well as having knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of horticultural practices on health, environment, and safety.
7-Proficiency in verbal and written communication in at least one foreign language.
8-The ability to access information using information technologies for professional development and communication, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and awareness of continuously updating professional knowledge.

Curriculum

Course
Horticulture
2024-2025 Fall Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Browse	T	A	ECTS
LÜ-FBE-04	Scientific Research Techniques and Scientific Ethics		3	0	5
LÜ-FBE-01	Special Topics		8	0	10
Elective	2024-2025 Güz Dönemi Bahçe Bitkileri Seçmeli Dersler()				45
LÜ-BB-49	Climatology for Grapevine		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-67	Cold storage Techniques and New Technologies in Horticultural Crops		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-08	Experimental Techniques in Horticulture		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-56	Genetic Resources in Vegetables and Alternative Plants		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-47	Grape Varieties		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-45	Grapevine Biology		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-52	Grapevine Canopy Management		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-30	Grapevine Ecophysiology		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-05	Growing Greenhouse Vegetables in Modern Ways		2	2	5
LÜ-BB-43	Hydroponic Growing Techniques		2	2	5
LÜ-BB-39	Mineral Nutrition of Vegetables		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-19	Mixed Vegetable Cultivation		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-64	Physiological Disorders and Losses in Horticultural Crops		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-33	Physiological Disorders on Grapevine		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-48	Plant Growth Regulators (Pgr’s) and Their Usability in Viticulture		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-55	Qualıty Criteria and Harvest in Vegetable Crops		2	2	5
LÜ-BB-20	Quality Control Methods and Bases of Storage in Vegetable Seeds		2	2	5
LÜ-BB-50	Quality Criteria of Grapes		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-34	Statistical Methods with Computer in Horticulture		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-35	Stress Pysiology of Vegetables		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-29	Yield and Quality in Viticulture		3	0	5
Total ECTS:					60
2024-2025 Spring Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Browse	T	A	ECTS
LÜ-FBE-02	MSc. Seminar		0	2	5
LÜ-FBE-04	Scientific Research Techniques and Scientific Ethics		3	0	5
LÜ-FBE-01	Special Topics		8	0	10
Elective	2024-2025 Bahar Dönemi Bahçe Bitkileri Seçmeli Dersler()				45
LÜ-BB-49	Climatology for Grapevine		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-67	Cold Storage Techniques and New Technologies in Horticultural Crops		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-31	Grafted Vine Production Techniques		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-47	Grape Varieties		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-45	Grapevine Biology		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-52	Grapevine Canopy Management		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-32	Grapevine-Water Relations and Stress Metabolism		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-05	Growing Greenhouse Vegetables in Modern Ways		2	2	5
LÜ-BB-65	Harcest, Packing and Storage in Fruit and Vegetables		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-43	Hydroponic Growing Techniques		2	2	5
LÜ-BB-39	Mineral Nutrition of Vegetables		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-33	Physiological Disorders on Grapevine		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-42	Planning of Greenhouse Production and Grenhouse Management		2	2	5
LÜ-BB-48	Plant Growth Regulators (Pgr’s) and Their Usability in Viticulture		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-50	Quality Criteria of Grapes		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-23	Seed Biology And Physiology		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-34	Statistical Methods with Computer in Horticulture		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-35	Stress Pysiology of Vegetables		3	0	5
LÜ-BB-22	Vegetable Production and Environment		3	0	5
Total ECTS:					65
Total ECTS(Year):					125
Thesis
2024-2025 Fall Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Browse	T	A	ECTS
LÜ-FBE-01	Special Topics		8	0	10
LÜ TEZ	Thesis		0	0	20
Total ECTS:					30
2024-2025 Spring Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Browse	T	A	ECTS
LÜ-FBE-01	Special Topics		8	0	10
LÜ TEZ	Thesis		0	0	20
Total ECTS:					30
Total ECTS(Year):					60

Matrix of Course - Program Outcomes

LÜ-FBE-04 Scientific Research Techniques and Scientific Ethics
#
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

LÜ-BB-49 Climatology for Grapevine
#
	2	2	2	3	2	3	2	3
	2	2	2	3	2	3	2	3
	2	2	2	3	2	3	2	3

LÜ-BB-67 Cold storage Techniques and New Technologies in Horticultural Crops
#
	3	2	3	1	4	3	1	3
	3	1	3	1	4	3	1	3
	3	1	3	1	4	3	1	4
	3	1	3	1	4	3	1	3
	3	1	3	1	4	3	1	4

LÜ-BB-08 Experimental Techniques in Horticulture
#
	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4
	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4
	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4

LÜ-BB-56 Genetic Resources in Vegetables and Alternative Plants
#
	1	0	1	3	3	2	0	1
	1	0	1	3	3	2	0	2
	1	0	2	4	4	3	0	2

LÜ-BB-47 Grape Varieties
#
	5	0	1	2	1	1	1	2
	5	0	1	2	1	1	1	2
	5	0	1	2	1	1	1	2
	5	0	1	2	1	1	1	2
	5	0	1	2	1	1	1	2
	5	0	1	2	1	1	1	2

LÜ-BB-45 Grapevine Biology
#
	2	1	3	1	2	1	0	2
	2	1	3	1	2	1	0	2
	2	1	3	1	2	1	0	2
	2	1	3	1	2	1	0	2
	2	1	3	1	2	1	0	2

LÜ-BB-52 Grapevine Canopy Management
#
	2	2	2	2	3	3	2	3
	2	2	2	2	3	3	2	3
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

LÜ-BB-30 Grapevine Ecophysiology
#
	3	0	2	0	3	0	0	1
	3	0	2	0	3	0	0	1
	3	0	2	0	3	0	0	1

LÜ-BB-05 Growing Greenhouse Vegetables in Modern Ways
#
	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3
	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4
	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3

LÜ-BB-43 Hydroponic Growing Techniques
#
	0	0	0	3	4	4	4	0
	0	0	0	3	4	4	4	0
	0	0	0	3	4	4	4	0
	0	0	0	3	4	4	4	0
	0	0	0	3	4	4	4	0

LÜ-BB-39 Mineral Nutrition of Vegetables
#
	0	0	3	4	4	4	0	4
	0	0	3	4	4	4	0	4
	0	0	3	4	4	4	0	4
	0	0	3	4	4	4	0	4
	0	0	3	4	4	4	0	4

LÜ-BB-19 Mixed Vegetable Cultivation
#
	1	0	2	0	1	1	0	1
	2	0	2	0	2	2	0	1
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

LÜ-BB-64 Physiological Disorders and Losses in Horticultural Crops
#
	3	1	4	3	3	3	1	1
	3	1	4	3	3	3	1	1
	2	1	4	3	4	3	1	1
	3	1	4	3	4	3	1	1
	3	1	4	3	4	3	1	3

LÜ-BB-33 Physiological Disorders on Grapevine
#
	3	0	3	0	3	1	0	2
	3	0	3	0	3	1	0	2
	3	0	3	0	3	1	0	2

LÜ-BB-48 Plant Growth Regulators (Pgr’s) and Their Usability in Viticulture
#
	0	1	2	1	1	2	0	2
	0	1	2	1	1	2	0	2
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

LÜ-BB-55 Qualıty Criteria and Harvest in Vegetable Crops
#
	2	1	2	4	3	2	0	2
	2	1	2	3	3	2	0	2
	3	1	3	3	3	2	0	2

LÜ-BB-20 Quality Control Methods and Bases of Storage in Vegetable Seeds
#
	2	0	3	0	1	1	0	0
	2	0	3	1	2	1	0	1
	3	0	1	0	2	1	0	2

LÜ-BB-50 Quality Criteria of Grapes
#
	2	1	2	0	2	3	1	2
	2	1	2	0	2	3	1	2
	2	1	2	0	2	3	1	2

LÜ-BB-34 Statistical Methods with Computer in Horticulture
#
	3	3	2	3	4	2	1	1
	2	2	3	3	4	1	1	0
	3	2	3	3	5	1	1	1

LÜ-BB-35 Stress Pysiology of Vegetables
#
	1	2	4	0	2	2	0	3
	1	2	4	0	2	2	0	3
	1	2	4	0	2	2	0	3
	1	2	4	0	2	2	0	3

LÜ-BB-29 Yield and Quality in Viticulture
#
	1	0	1	1	2	2	0	2
	1	0	2	1	2	2	0	2
	1	1	2	1	2	2	0	2
	1	3	2	3	3	2	0	2
	1	3	2	3	4	2	0	2

LÜ-FBE-02 MSc. Seminar
#
	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	4
	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3
	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3
	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3
	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3

LÜ-FBE-04 Scientific Research Techniques and Scientific Ethics
#
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

LÜ-BB-49 Climatology for Grapevine
#
	3	1	2	0	3	3	1	4
	3	1	2	0	3	3	1	4
	3	1	2	0	3	3	1	4

LÜ-BB-67 Cold Storage Techniques and New Technologies in Horticultural Crops
#
	3	2	3	1	4	3	1	3
	3	1	3	1	4	3	1	3
	3	1	3	1	4	3	1	4
	3	1	3	1	4	3	1	3
	3	1	3	1	4	3	1	4

LÜ-BB-31 Grafted Vine Production Techniques
#
	4	0	2	0	4	0	0	4
	3	0	2	0	3	0	0	3
	3	0	2	0	3	0	0	3

LÜ-BB-47 Grape Varieties
#
	5	0	1	2	1	1	1	2
	5	0	1	2	1	1	1	2
	5	0	1	2	1	1	1	2
	5	0	1	2	1	1	1	2
	5	0	1	2	1	1	1	2
	5	0	1	2	1	1	1	2

LÜ-BB-45 Grapevine Biology
#
	2	1	3	1	2	1	0	2
	2	1	3	1	2	1	0	2
	2	1	3	1	2	1	0	2
	2	1	3	1	2	1	0	2
	2	1	3	1	2	1	0	2

LÜ-BB-52 Grapevine Canopy Management
#
	2	2	2	2	3	3	2	3
	2	2	2	2	3	3	2	3
	2	2	2	2	3	3	2	3

LÜ-BB-32 Grapevine-Water Relations and Stress Metabolism
#
	4	1	2	0	2	1	0	4
	3	1	3	0	3	2	0	4
	4	2	3	0	3	1	0	4

LÜ-BB-05 Growing Greenhouse Vegetables in Modern Ways
#
	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3
	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4
	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3

LÜ-BB-65 Harcest, Packing and Storage in Fruit and Vegetables
#
	3	1	3	4	3	4	0	4
	3	1	3	4	3	4	0	4
	3	1	3	4	3	4	0	4

LÜ-BB-43 Hydroponic Growing Techniques
#
	0	0	0	3	4	4	4	0
	0	0	0	3	4	4	4	0
	0	0	0	3	4	4	4	0
	0	0	0	3	4	4	4	0

LÜ-BB-39 Mineral Nutrition of Vegetables
#
	0	0	3	4	4	4	0	4
	0	0	3	4	4	4	0	4
	0	0	3	4	4	4	0	4

LÜ-BB-33 Physiological Disorders on Grapevine
#
	3	0	3	0	3	1	0	2
	3	0	3	0	3	1	0	2
	3	0	3	0	3	1	0	2

LÜ-BB-42 Planning of Greenhouse Production and Grenhouse Management
#
	0	0	3	4	4	4	0	4
	0	0	3	4	4	4	0	4
	0	0	3	4	4	4	0	4
	0	0	3	4	4	4	0	4

LÜ-BB-48 Plant Growth Regulators (Pgr’s) and Their Usability in Viticulture
#
	0	1	2	1	1	2	0	2
	0	1	2	1	1	2	0	2
	0	1	2	1	1	2	0	2

LÜ-BB-50 Quality Criteria of Grapes
#
	2	1	2	0	2	3	1	2
	2	1	2	0	2	3	1	2
	2	1	2	0	2	3	1	2

LÜ-BB-23 Seed Biology And Physiology
#
	2	1	3	0	3	1	1	2
	2	1	3	0	3	3	1	2
	4	1	2	0	3	2	2	4

LÜ-BB-34 Statistical Methods with Computer in Horticulture
#
	3	2	3	2	2	1	1	2
	3	3	4	2	3	2	2	1
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

LÜ-BB-35 Stress Pysiology of Vegetables
#
	1	2	4	0	2	2	0	3
	1	2	4	0	2	2	0	3
	1	2	4	0	2	2	0	3
	1	2	4	0	2	2	0	3

LÜ-BB-22 Vegetable Production and Environment
#
	3	2	3	1	2	3	1	2
	3	2	4	1	4	3	2	2
	1	3	4	1	2	4	2	2

LÜ TEZ Thesis
#
	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3
	1	2	3	4	1	1	2	4
	1	2	3	4	5	1	3	3
	1	2	3	4	5	2	2	3

LÜ TEZ Thesis
#
	5	2	4	4	5	3	3	4
	5	2	4	4	5	3	3	4
	5	2	4	4	5	3	3	4
	5	2	4	4	5	3	3	4

LÜ-FBE-04 Scientific Research Techniques and Scientific Ethics
#
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

LÜ-FBE-04 Scientific Research Techniques and Scientific Ethics
#
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

LÜ-FBE-04 Scientific Research Techniques and Scientific Ethics
#
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1