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| Unit | POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PR. | |
| Code | OT211 |
| Name | Organic agriculture and biodiversity |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. 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
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Teaching the basics of biological diversity in organic agriculture and organic agriculture
Course Content
A look at climate change and global crop productivity, the contribution of agriculture to greenhouse gas emissions, the reaction of some crop ecosystems to climate change
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Climate change affects biodiversity |
| LO02 | Know the agricultural contribution of greenhouse gas emissions |
| LO03 | Know the reactions of some product ecosystems to climate change |
| LO04 | Understand plant productivity |
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 | Introduction to organic agriculture and biodiversity | Issues related to resource books | |
| 2 | Relation of biodiversity to organic agriculture | Issues related to resource books | |
| 3 | Economic value of biological diversity | Issues related to resource books | |
| 4 | Ecological functions of biological diversity in organic | Issues related to resource books | |
| 5 | The effects of biological diversity on agro ecosystem and its importance | Issues related to resource books | |
| 6 | The effects of biological diversity on agro ecosystem and its importance | Issues related to resource books | |
| 7 | Organic agriculture contribution of biodiversity | Issues related to resource books | |
| 8 | Organic agriculture contribution of biodiversity | Issues related to resource books | |
| 9 | mid-term exam | Gettıing ready to the exam by using lecture notes and ppt documents cover until exam | |
| 10 | Seed and biodiversity in organic agriculture | Issues related to resource books | |
| 11 | Seed and biodiversity in organic agriculture | Issues related to resource books | |
| 12 | Basic principles in the protection of biodiversity | Issues related to resource books | |
| 13 | Basic principles in the protection of biodiversity | Issues related to resource books | |
| 14 | Basic principles in species and habitat conservation | Issues related to resource books | |
| 15 | Basic principles in species and habitat conservation | Issues related to resource books | |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM | prepare for the exam | |
| 17 | FINAL EXAM | prepare for the 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 |