Horticultural Crops

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor's degree in Horticultural Crops

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral or vertical transfer student admission is carried out basing on the "The Transfer Regulations for Associate and Undergraduate Degrees, Double Majors, Sub-specialties and Credit Transfer Regulations among Institutions". The prior learning of transfer students is recognized as per the relevant regulations of Council of Higher Education and under the coordination of the Adaptation Committee.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of non-formal and informal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• Uses theoretical and practical knowledge on morphological, physiological, and biological characteristics, ecological requirements, cultivation, breeding, and conservation of vineyards, fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plant species that are included in the basic field of horticulture of economic importance in Turkey and in the world.
• Identifies and analyzes the problems that may arise in the processes from production to marketing of vineyards, fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants in the basic field of horticulture, develops and implements solutions based on research and evidence.
• Defines the breeding of horticultural crops, developing new varieties, selection, protecting genetic resources, produces propagation materials (seeds, seedlings, saplings) of developed varieties, develops the ability to work in individual and multidisciplinary teams.
• In horticulture, it designs modern garden facilities by using new technologies in the production of vegetables, fruits, vineyards and ornamental plants grown in open areas and under cover, and shows competence in laboratory and/or field technologies used in this field.
• It establishes and takes responsibility for the operation of the necessary facilities in the process from harvest to marketing and issues such as irrigation, fertilization, disease and pest control in the cultivation of products in the field of horticulture.
• Demonstrates professionalism and proficiency in skills related to horticulture through leadership and the ability to collaborate and work in teams.
• Foresees and defines professional problems, measures their potential impacts, analyzes options, determines feasible solutions, evaluates, compares and decides to implement the results of the applications by being adequately equipped in the field of horticulture.
• With the knowledge gained in the field of horticulture, they design research, set up and conduct trials, define problems, analyze and interpret using multiple sources, including current and old literature, and use them for the benefit of society.
• It contributes to the awareness of the society by sharing the knowledge gained in the field of horticulture with the agricultural producers in the region and the organizations operating in the field of agriculture, and writes projects on a regional and national basis
• Selects modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in the field of horticulture and uses information technologies effectively in this field
• Understands how global problems such as climate change, energy use, water availability and/or food security affect the sustainability of horticultural systems locally, nationally and globally and evaluates them in relation to ecology and people.
• Writes effective reports in the field of Horticulture and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, receives and implements clear and understandable instructions.
• It carries out its profession within the framework of scientific, cultural and ethical values, in accordance with the standards used in engineering applications and in compliance with the relevant legislation.
• Uses professional terminology effectively and accurately by using at least one foreign language in addition to his mother tongue Turkish in matters related to his profession, follows the developments in his field at the international level with his strong communication skills and develops himself in the professional field with collaborations on different platforms in this field
• By reaching sufficient knowledge and awareness on occupational health and safety and environmental health issues related to the profession, it raises awareness about the effects of horticulture on health, environment and safety in social dimensions.
• Continuously improves their professional knowledge and skills, lifelong learning in the field of horticulture, access to information, following developments in science and technology and constantly renewing themselves.

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

EQF/NQF-HETR Relation

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Rezzan KASIM