horticulture

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate degree in horticulture

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral transfer is possible for students of master's and doctorate programmes who have successfully completed at least one semester at another department of the same university and the same institute, or at a master's and doctorate programme of another equivalent institute of another higher education institute. According to the related bylaws, the courses that a lateral transfer student should take within the scope of 'Programme Adjustment' are determined by the committee of the relevant department. The determination of which and how many of the previously taken courses should be recognized within scope of the minimum course load, is suggested by the advisor and the committee of the relevant department,as well. "Full Recognition" is provided upon the approval of those courses by the board of chairs of relevant institute.

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 informal and non formal 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

• Türkiye ve dünyada ekonomik öneme sahip bahçe bitkileri temel alanı içerisinde yer alan bağ, meyve, sebze ve süs bitkilerine ait türlerin morfolojik, fizyolojik ve biyolojik özellikleri; ekolojik istekleri, yetiştiriciliği, ıslahı ve muhafazası konularındaki teorik ve uygulamalı bilgileri kullanır.
• It 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.
• In the field of horticulture; It designs modern garden facilities using new technologies in the production of vegetables, fruits, vineyard and ornamental plants grown in open areas and under cover, and demonstrates competence in laboratory and/or field technologies used in this field.
• Being sufficiently equipped in the field of horticulture, they foresees and defines professional problems, measures their potential effects, analyzes options, determines applicable solutions and evaluates, compares and decides on the results of applications.
• With the knowledge she has acquired in the field of horticulture, she designs research, sets up and conducts experiments, identifies problems, analyzes and interprets using multiple sources, including current and old literature, and uses them for the benefit of society.
• They contributes to the awareness of the society by sharing the knowledge they have acquired in the field of horticulture with agricultural producers in region and organizations operating in the field of agriculture, and writes projects on a regional and national basis.
• It selects the 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.
• It evaluates 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 relates them to ecology and humans.
• 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.
• He/she carries out his/her profession within the framework of scientific, cultural and ethical values, in accordance with the standards used in engineering practices and in compliance with the relevant legislation.
• In matters related to his profession, he uses professional terminology effectively and accurately by using at least one foreign language in addition to his native Turkish, and with his strong communication skills, he follows the developments in his field at the international level and improves himself in the professional field through collaborations on different platforms in this field.
• By gaining sufficient knowledge and awareness about occupational health and safety and environmental health related to them profession, they raises awareness about the effects of horticulture on health, environment and safety at the social level.
• It constantly improves its professional knowledge and skills, provides lifelong learning in the field of horticulture, access to information, follows developments in science and technology and constantly renews itself.
• It examines and evaluates national and international literature related to its field and develops research proposals based on this.
• Determines the problems that can be the subject of research in the field, selects the research topic in line with the problems identified and plans the research pattern.
• Organizes and analyzes the data collected regarding the research topic in line with the research purposes. Interprets the findings, organizes them, prepares a report and defends this report.

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. Mehmet Ufuk KASIM