| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | BAH723 | PHYTOCHEMICALS IN HORTICULTURE | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Third Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| • To provide information about the classification and bio-synthesis of phytochemicals in garden products
• To give information about the changes in phytochemicals during the development periods of fruits and vegetables and to provide information about the effects of external treatments on changes in pre and post harvest periods
• To express their importance in terms of human health and to provide information about their functions |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Information about the biosynthesis and functions of phytochemicals found in the horticultural plants. | | 2 | Information about the benefits of human phytochemicals on human health is obtained. | | 3 | Gain information about antioxidant activities of phytochemicals |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Formal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| • High level phytochemicals in garden products (secondary minerals)
• Phenolic compounds
• Phenolic acids
• Flavonoids
• Vitamins such as vitamin C, β-carotene and lycopene |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to phytochemicals | | | | 2 | Definition and classification of phytochemicals | | | | 3 | Specification of phytochemicals abundant in the horticultural plants | | | | 4 | Biosynthesis in plants | | | | 5 | Functions in terms of plant physiology | | | | 6 | Bioactive compounds in fruits and vegetables | | | | 7 | Factors affecting the levels of bioactive compounds | | | | 8 | Midterm exam | | | | 9 | The effects on human health | | | | 10 | Total phenolic compounds and detection method | | Practice | | 11 | Antioxidant properties of fruits and vegetables | | | | 12 | Antioxidant activity detection methods in fruits and vegetables | | Practice | | 13 | ABTS and FRAP test methods | | Practice | | 14 | Effect of pre-harvest applications on bioactive compounds | | | | 15 | Effect of pre-harvest applications on bioactive compounds | | | | 16 | Final exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Phytochemicals: Mechanisms of action (Mark S. Meskin), CRC Press, ISBN 0849316723 (2004)
Phytochemicals- Aglobal perspective of their role in nutrition and health, Intech Chapters published, Doi: 10.5772/1387 (2012)
Published collections and research articles on the subject |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| SUM | 0 | |
| SUM | 0 | | Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri | 30 | | Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri | 70 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Self Study | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 8 | 5 | 40 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 14 | 5 | 70 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | | 4 | | LO2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | | 4 | | LO3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | | 3 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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