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| Unit | YUMURTALIK VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | YOT220 |
| Name | Global Climate Change |
| Term | 2015-2016 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. BİLGE BOZ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
Weather events and climate have direct impacts on agricultural production. For this reason, in the course, climate information, weather events, causes, and how the effects and comprehensive information about the macro and micro-climatology are aimed to teach. Furthermore, climate change and the effects on agricultural production are aimed to instruct.
Course Content
This course is related to weather events and climate definitions, characteristics of the atmosphere, energy balance, climate parameters, temperature, radiation, precipitation, evaporation, air pressure, humidity, condensation, winds, and the measurement techniques and methods of formation air masses, fronts, global climate and Turkey’s climate and includes climate change information such as the impact of climate on agricultural production and natural resources.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | 1) General structure and process of atmosphere are read |
| LO02 | 2) Difference and connection between climate and air events are known |
| LO03 | 3) The characteristics of climates in the world are known |
| LO04 | 4) Relation between water, soil, flora, organism activities, and climate is read |
| LO05 | 5) The basic knowledge related to global warming is gained. |
| LO06 | 6) The causes and results of global climate changes are known |
| LO07 | 7) The relation between environmental pollution and global warming is found and discussed |
| LO08 | 8) Solution ways to prevent global warming are arised. |
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 | Definitions Related to Weather and Climate Events, Climate Types and Observations | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 2 | Atmosphere and Features | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 3 | Energy, Heat and Temperature | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 4 | Evapotranpration, Humidty and Condensation | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 5 | Precipitation | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 6 | Air Pressure | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 7 | Winds formations and Characteristics | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | ||
| 9 | Air masses and Fronts | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 10 | Climate and Effects on Agriculture | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 11 | Extreme Weather Events and Effects | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 12 | Drougt, Wind and Precipitation Erosion and Desertification | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 13 | Flood and Storms | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 14 | Climate Change and Determination of Cliamte Change Methods | 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 | 50 | -10 |
| 1. Homework | 50 | -10 |
| 1. Midterm Exam | 50 | -10 |
| 1. Homework | 50 | -10 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 200 | -20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |