Information
| Unit | YUMURTALIK VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | YOT136 |
| Name | Organic Vegetable Breeding |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans 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
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Teaching the situation of beekeeping in Turkey, jobs of the honeybees individually, bee products, nectarous plants, bee diseases, pollination, rules of the organic beekeeping.
Course Content
In this lesson, beekeeping in general, honey bee works in the field, bee products, nectar plants, bee diseases, pollination prevention, organic beekeeping rules will be discussed.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains knowledge of organic vegetable production. |
| LO02 | Distinguish between chemical and organic production materials in organic vegetable production. |
| LO03 | Plans the agricultural production process in accordance with the basic principles and rules of organic agriculture. |
| LO04 | Establishes a sustainable agricultural production system in agricultural production enterprises. |
| LO05 | Discusses the sustainability of organic production systems. |
| LO06 | Evaluates the importance of organic vegetable cultivation for humans, nature and other living beings. |
| LO07 | Designs the organic vegetable growing process according to organic production principles and rules. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students explain the basic information about the agricultural production process, organic farming principles, production philosophy and basic information about the subject. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students know whether the information they have learned in the field of organic agriculture is correct, reliable and up-to-date. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students know developments in ecosystem, biodiversity and sustainable agriculture management, rural development, agricultural planning and agricultural technology use and their effects on human life. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students manage organic farming production activities in line with the provisions of the Organic Agriculture Law and the Regulation on the Principles and Implementation of Organic Agriculture. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can find solutions to the problems they may encounter during the production stages of the organic product until it reaches the final consumer. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students can evaluate the problems in organic agriculture in accordance with the scientific research method (defining, analyzing, producing and applying solutions based on research and evidence). | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students fulfill their responsibilities in solving the problems they encounter in the field of organic agriculture both individually and as a team member. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students follow the developments related to their profession with the necessity of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can use the knowledge gained through research and inquiry in the field of organic agriculture. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can produce projects with the awareness of social, cultural and ethical responsibility by interacting with people and institutions related to the field of organic agriculture. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students know a foreign language at the A2 general level of the European Language Portfolio, who will be able to manage the communication process related to the profession and other fields. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can communicate verbally and in writing by using information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field of organic agriculture. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can apply the results obtained from the scientific research process related to the field of organic agriculture. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students perform their duties and responsibilities related to organic agriculture in accordance with scientific, cultural, ethical values and legal regulations. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students have sufficient awareness of social justice, quality, cultural values, occupational health and safety in the field of organic agriculture. | 3 |
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 | Midterm exam | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 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 | Harvest and post-harvest handling in organic production, quality of organic products. | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 15 | Inspection and certification and the system in Turkey (TR) for organic agriculture | Related issues from the course materials should be read | |
| 16 | Final Exam | ||
| 17 | Final 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 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 159 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,36 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||