Information
| Unit | YUMURTALIK VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | YOT211 |
| Name | Growing of Field Crops |
| Term | 2015-2016 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. BİLGE BOZ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The purpose of the course is to do education and teaching on the subjects related with the growing of cereals, edible legumes, oilseed crops, fibre crops, sugar and starch crops, medicinal plants, management and breeding of pasture, forage crops, medical and aromatic plants, plant breeding and biotechnology. Agricultural engineer who knows cereal, industrial, legume and forage crops and medical and aromatic plants production from seeding to harvest is to developed.
Course Content
The definition of organic farming field crops - Organic production (cereals, industrial plants, Edible Grain Legumes, forage) techniques - Environmental factors - Climatic factors. -Soil factors. - Seed selection
Course Precondition
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Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | 1 Knows the growing techniques of cereals, edible legumes, industrial crops and forage crops, medical and aromatic plant and ability to learn growing techniques to farmers |
| LO02 | 2 Being able to learn problems about general subjects of agronomy in a region |
| LO03 | 3 Ability to work on a project related with the solving problems of field crops in a region. |
| LO04 | 4 Improving sensitivity of the students about the environmental applications of the field crops. |
| LO05 | 5 Knows morphological traits of important field crop species |
| LO06 | 6 Ability to identify species of field crops |
| LO07 | 7 Learns appropriate storage conditions for field crops produced |
| LO08 | 8 They can contribute to audition to farm products for the purposes of the producers |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To have a basic knowledge of the conceptual and practical in the field of organic agriculture. | |
| PLO02 | - | To assess and to understand learned information accuracy, reliability and timeliness in the field of organic agriculture. | |
| PLO03 | - | To understand developments in ecosystems, biodiversity and sustainable management of agriculture, rural development, agricultural planning and use of agricultural technologies and the effects of these on human life. | |
| PLO04 | - | To produce according to organic agriculture rules. | |
| PLO05 | - | To define problems that may be encountered organic product production phase until it reaches the final consumer and develop solutions for the problems. | |
| PLO06 | - | To identify issues, analyze and develop solutions based on research and evidence and to apply in the field of organic agriculture. | |
| PLO07 | - | To analyse the problems encountered and To fulfill the responsibilities that have received both individual and as a member of team in the field of organic agriculture. | |
| PLO08 | - | To have adopt life-long learning importance and to have follow professional developments. | |
| PLO09 | - | Access to knowledge through questioning and research in the field of organic agriculture and to use. | |
| PLO10 | - | To generate projects with conscious of social, cultural and ethical responsibility and to knowledge institutions and individuals in the field of organic agriculture. | |
| PLO11 | - | To have a sufficient level of foreing language to be able to follow the sources in his/her field and to communicate with colleagues if necessary | |
| PLO12 | - | To use information and communication technologies at an advanced level along with a required level of computer software and to have a sufficient level to communicate orally and in writing in organic agriculture. | |
| PLO13 | - | To research, to evaluate the information obtained, to prepare projects, implement and manage on the field of organic agriculture | |
| PLO14 | - | To fulfill own duties and responsibilities according to scientific, cultural, ethical and legislation values related to organic agriculture. | |
| PLO15 | - | To be conscious of social justice, quality and cultural values, occupational health and safety issues in the field of organic agriculture |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Objectives, vision and outcomes of course and general principles of agriculture | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 2 | Adaptation, morphological and physiological traits of hot season cereals, culture of maize, rice, and millet | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 3 | Adaptation, morphological and physiological traits of cool season cereals | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 4 | Brief knowledges about culture of wheat, barley, oat and rye | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 5 | Edible legumes; culture of bean , pea, chickpea, lentil, faba and cowpea | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 6 | Defination, classify and importance of industrial crops, culture of cotton, flax, hemp and sunflower | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 7 | Culture of soybean, groundnut, sesame, rapeseed, sugar beet and potato | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 8 | Repeating courses and midterm exam | ||
| 9 | The importance, adaptation and culture of Pleasure, pharmaceutical and spice plants | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 10 | Culture of forage crops and grassland. Introduction of grasses and legumes, their culture, | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 11 | Introductions of grass plants, their culture. | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 12 | The concept and importance of seeding | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 13 | Introduction to techniques of plant breeding | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 14 | Introduction to biotechnology | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 15 | Final Exam |
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 |