OT120 Plant protection practices in organic farming

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PR.
Code OT120
Name Plant protection practices in organic farming
Term 2017-2018 Academic Year
Semester 2. 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 E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK ÇATAL
Course Instructor Öğr. Gör. Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK ÇATAL (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)
Doç. Dr. GÖKMEN KOÇ (Bahar) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to teach the general principles of plant protection principles and methods in organic (ecological) agriculture, legal legislation and certification, and ecological plant protection methods used in the fight against diseases and harms in organic products.

Course Content

What is organic agriculture, where to apply neatly, what are the problems of plant protection in oraganic agriculture and their solutions, and their application in land conditions.

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in agricultural technician To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects
PLO02 - To have technical knowledge in subjects related to horticulture
PLO03 - Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in organic agriculture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches
PLO04 - To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture
PLO05 - Obatining data in organic agriculture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions
PLO06 - Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society
PLO07 - Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills.
PLO08 - Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Agricultural systems and where do I go for Organic farming Recommended resources and course presentations
2 Definition of organic agriculture, its aims and comparison with Turkey and the situation in the world and other agricultural systems Recommended resources and course presentations
3 Transition rules to organic farming system and properties that should be in the field of organic farming Recommended resources and course presentations
4 The importance of plant growth and harmful factors in organic agriculture Recommended resources and course presentations
5 The importance of plant growth and harmful factors in organic agriculture Recommended resources and course presentations
6 Relation between harmful factors and irrigation, fertilization, soil processing methods from agricultural processes to be applied in organic agriculture Recommended resources and course presentations
7 Relation between harmful factors and irrigation, fertilization, soil processing methods from agricultural processes to be applied in organic agriculture Recommended resources and course presentations
8 Certification and rules in organic farming Recommended resources and course presentations
9 mid-term exam Written account of the topics seen until the mid-term exam
10 Methods and principles of war in organic agriculture I Recommended resources and course presentations
11 Methods and principles of war in organic agriculture II Recommended resources and course presentations
12 Methods and principles of war in organic agriculture III Recommended resources and course presentations
13 Pesticides which can be used against plant protection factors in organic agriculture I Recommended resources and course presentations
14 Pesticides that can be used against plant protection agents in organic agriculture II, Recommended resources and course presentations
15 Pesticides that can be used against plant protection agents in organic agriculture III Recommended resources and course presentations
16 Final exam Written examination about the topics until the final exam
17 Final exam Written examination about the topics until the 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

Update Time: 14.05.2018 03:28