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| Unit | YUMURTALIK VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | YOT111 |
| Name | General Principles of Organic Agriculture |
| Term | 2016-2017 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 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 | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HÜLYA SAYĞI |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HÜLYA SAYĞI
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course is to let students acquire knowledge and skills to adopt basic principles of organic agriculture, to assess prevailing conditions from ecological, economic and socio-cultural point of views, to plan the farm based upon on-farm inputs, to provide sustainability of the farm with the minimum impact on agroecosystem, and to evaluate all conditions with the scope of methods and inputs allowed in major valid legislative systems in a holistic way.
Course Content
o The conception of organic plant production. o The principles of organic plant production o The transition of organic plant production, the inspection and certification., o National organic program regulations and standards related to plant production
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | 1 The importance of organic agriculture in the World and Turkey; |
| LO02 | 2 Having the ability to produce organic vegetables ; |
| LO03 | 3 the selection of growing materials in organic vegetable growing; |
| LO04 | 4 To use of organic production methods ; |
| LO05 | 5 Being able to plan organic companies according to basic prinsiples; |
| LO06 | 6 Being able to Plan a sustainable system in organic agricultural companies; |
| LO07 | 7 Being able to investigation current legal regulations in Turkey and in the world in terms of the basic principles; |
| LO08 | 8 Having gained knowledge and skills to assess sustainability of organic production systems; |
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 | Definition and importance of organic agriculture | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 2 | Basic principles: Ecology, Health | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 3 | Principles and concepts of organic agriculture | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 4 | Development and Current Status of Organic Agriculture in the World and in Turkey | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 5 | Organic farming regulations, inspection and certification | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 6 | Importance and preservation of soil fertility in organic management | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 7 | Tillage and weed management in organic systems | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 8 | Repeating courses and midterm exam | ||
| 9 | Disease management in organic vegetable production | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 10 | Crop rotation | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 11 | Organic animal production | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 12 | Organic production of perennials | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 13 | Harvest and post-harvest handling in organic production, quality of organic products. | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 14 | Inspection and certification and the system in Turkey (TR) for organic agriculture | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 15 | FİNAL EXAM | ||
| 16 | FİNAL EXAM | ||
| 17 | FİNAL EXAM |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |