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| Unit | POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PR. | |
| Code | OT107 |
| Name | Agricultural Ecology |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK ÇATAL |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. AYGÜL DAYAN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Adoption of basic principles for ecological factors that constitute natural and agricultural ecosystems to be grasped in parallel with global changes and to plan agricultural activities based on sustainability principle.
Course Content
Ecological definitions and concepts, natural and agricultural ecosystems, climate-agriculture relations, agro-soil relations, soil fertility and microorganisms, biotic and abiotic stress factors in agricultural production, global climate change, environmental problems, photosynthesis, transpiration, Traditional and alternative agricultural systems, pollution, sustainability, erosion
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | recognizes agricultural ecology. |
| LO02 | Define natural and agricultural ecological systems. |
| LO03 | To be able to compare conventional production systems with alternative production systems. |
| LO04 | Ability to think about possible effects of global climate change on agricultural activities. |
| LO05 | Recognize the atmosphere. |
| LO06 | Learns my knowledge. |
| LO07 | Understands the importance of temperature. |
| LO08 | Learns the useful water for plants. |
| LO09 | Learns the benefits and damages of wind to plants. |
| LO10 | Learns water resources. |
| LO11 | Understands the importance of moisture. |
| LO12 | Learns the effects of light on plants. |
| LO13 | Learns the benefits of water in agriculture. |
| LO14 | Understands the importance of soil. |
| LO15 | Analyzes soil types. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in agricultural technician To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | |
| PLO02 | - | To have technical knowledge in subjects related to horticulture | |
| PLO03 | - | Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in organic agriculture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches | |
| PLO04 | - | To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture | |
| PLO05 | - | Obatining data in organic agriculture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions | |
| PLO06 | - | Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society | |
| PLO07 | - | Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. | |
| PLO08 | - | Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | definition of agricultural ecology | Benefited from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Ecological definitions and concepts | Benefited from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Ecosystem concept and agroecosystems | Benefited from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Environmental factors and stress concept | Benefited from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Climate-agriculture relationship, climate groups | Benefited from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Global climate change, environmental problems and pollution | Benefited from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Effects of light and temperature on agriculture, precipitation, drought | Benefited from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Agriculture-soil relationship, soil factors | Benefited from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Soil productivity, erosion | Benefited from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Photosynthesis, transpiration, water use efficiency | Benefited from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Respiratory | Benefited from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Conventional farming systems | Benefited from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | alternative farming systems | Benefited from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Evaluation of the subject matter and student opinions | Benefited from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 200 | -20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |