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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| FIELD CROPS PR. | |
| Code | TBP301 |
| Name | Meadow and Pasture Managemenet |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. RÜŞTÜ HATİPOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. RÜŞTÜ HATİPOĞLU
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The objective of this course is to give basic knowledge to the student on the alternative plants having potantial to use as forage plant and their growing techniques.
Course Content
This course covers the follwing topics: concept of alternative forage crops, classification of alternatife forage plants, growing techniques of pigweed, forage beet, saltbush, forage kochia, mustard, small burnet, common dandelion, chicory, lacy phacelia, plantain, knotweed, bindweed, mallow, purlane and some forage shrubs
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. | |
| PLO02 | - | Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. | |
| PLO03 | - | Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. | |
| PLO04 | - | Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. | |
| PLO05 | - | Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. | |
| PLO06 | - | Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. | |
| PLO07 | - | Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. | |
| PLO08 | - | Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. | |
| PLO09 | - | Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. | |
| PLO10 | - | Works both individually and in a team. | |
| PLO11 | - | Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. | |
| PLO12 | - | Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | - | Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. | |
| PLO14 | - | Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development | |
| PLO15 | - | Shows respect to job ethic. | |
| PLO16 | - | Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. | |
| PLO17 | - | Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The place and importance of the meadows and pastures in the natural resources, definition of concepts of meadow and pasture; excursion to show typical meadow and pasture land | Reading the topic from the course book and reference books | |
| 2 | The classification of meadows and pastures; excursion to introduce different types of meadows and pastures | Reading the topic from the course book and reference books | |
| 3 | Presenting status of meadow and pasture resources in Turkey. Excursion to introduce plant species in the meadows and pastures in the Mediterranean region | Reading the topic from the course book and reference books | |
| 4 | Problems of meadow and pastures in our country. Excursion to introduce plant species in the meadows and pastures in the Mediterranean region | Reading the topic from the course book and reference books | |
| 5 | Solving the problems of the meadow-pastures in our country. Excursion to introduce plant species in the meadows and pastures in the Mediterranean region | Reading the topic from the course book and reference books | |
| 6 | Definition of meadow and pasture management, relationships between pasture management and other branches of science. Excursion to introduce plant species in the meadows and pastures in the Mediterranean region | Reading the topic from the course book and reference books | |
| 7 | Growth and Development of meadow and pasture plants. Excursion to introduce plant species in the meadows and pastures in the Mediterranean region | Reading the topic from the course book and reference books | |
| 8 | Effects of mowing and grazing on the plants. Excursion to introduce plant species in the meadows and pastures in the Mediterranean region | Reading the topic from the course book and reference books | |
| 9 | Effects of mowing and grazing on the other components of the meadow and pasture ecosystems. Excursion to introduce plant species in the meadows and pastures in the Mediterranean region | Reading the topic from the course book and reference books | |
| 10 | Midterm examination | Preparing for the exam | |
| 11 | Formation of natural vegetation, Degradation of vegetation and seconder succession in the degraded vegetations. Excursion to show degradation and redevelopment of natural vegetation. | Reading the topic from the course book and reference books | |
| 12 | The principles of sustainable use of pastures: proper grazing season and proper grazing animal species. Excursion to introduce plant species in the meadows and pastures in the Mediterranean region | Reading the topic from the course book and reference books | |
| 13 | The principles of sustainable use of pastures: unifrom grazing and grazing capacity. Solving problems on the calculation of the grazing capacity. | Reading the topic from the course book and reference books | |
| 14 | Grazing systems. Solving problems on the application of the grazing systems. | Reading the topic from the course book and reference books | |
| 15 | Sustainable using prenciples of the meadows. Excursion to introduce meadow plants in the Mediterranean Regions | Reading the topic from the course book and reference books | |
| 16 | Final examination | Preparing for the exam | |
| 17 | Final examination | Preparing 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 |