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| Unit | POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| GARDEN AGRICULTURE PR. | |
| Code | BAT109 |
| Name | Agricultural Ecology |
| Term | 2017-2018 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 | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. İLKAY ŞEN |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. İLKAY ŞEN
(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 | Explains ecological definitions |
| LO02 | Explains natural and agricultural ecological systems in their own words. |
| LO03 | Explain the importance of the environment and its natural resources. |
| LO04 | Explain the environmental conditions in agricultural ecosystems. |
| LO05 | Explain the functions of the atmosphere. |
| LO06 | Explains the benefit of light source to agriculture. |
| LO07 | explains the functions of climate information. |
| LO08 | Explain the problems caused by strong wind. |
| LO09 | Explains the ecological balance of the area where agriculture will be established. |
| LO10 | Designs the location and direction of the land to be farmed. |
| LO11 | Explain the importance of water for agriculture. |
| LO12 | Explain the functions of our water resources. |
| LO13 | Explain the benefits of water to agriculture. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in the fields of Agricultural Technician | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It applies the most appropriate cultivation technique, taking into account the ecological conditions during the production phase. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Finds the source of environmental, biological, technical and economic problems that may adversely affect the achievement of the desired level of yield and quality in horticulture and can develop solutions based on research | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identify and grow fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies methods for the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources and the environment in the field of Horticulture | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates and analyzes changes in horticultural irrigation, fertilization, identification of diseases and pests and post-harvest storage | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to obtain information in the field of Horticulture, to research, evaluate, record, to do consultancy and expertise, to write and implement projects | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to work successfully as a member of the work team and in different environments by identifying and undertaking different roles that enhance individual abilities | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Access to relevant information, analytical thinking and planning, have an inquiring, investigative and creative vision and use the acquired information for the benefit of society | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being able to transfer information, communicate and present information to people at different levels working in the field; Apart from this, they have the ability to constantly renew themselves by determining their educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with their interests and abilities | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Establish and operate a orchards, greenhouse and vineyard | 3 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains basic communication skills |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of agricultural ecology | Benefited from different sources | |
| 2 | Ecological definitions and concepts | Benefited from different sources | |
| 3 | Ecosystem concept and agroecosystems | Benefited from different sources | |
| 4 | Environmental factors and stress concept | Benefited from different sources | |
| 5 | Climate-agriculture relationship, climate groups | Benefited from different sources | |
| 6 | Global climate change, environmental problems and pollution | Benefited from different sources | |
| 7 | Effects of light and temperature on agriculture, precipitation, drought | Benefited from different sources | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Agriculture-soil relationship, soil factors | Benefited from different sources | |
| 10 | Soil productivity, erosion | Benefited from different sources | |
| 11 | Photosynthesis, transpiration, water use efficiency | Benefited from different sources | |
| 12 | Respiratory | Benefited from different sources | |
| 13 | Conventional agricultural systems | Benefited from different sources | |
| 14 | Conventional and alternative farming systems | Benefited from different sources | |
| 15 | alternative agricultural system | Benefited from different sources | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||