Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| FIELD CROPS PR. | |
| Code | TBP357 |
| Name | Sustainable Use of Natural Resources |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| 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
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
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 | Importance and description of natural resources | Konunun açıklanması ve tartışma | |
| 2 | Classification of natural resources | Konunun açıklanması ve tartışma | |
| 3 | Basic ecological principles | Konunun açıklanması ve tartışma | |
| 4 | Atmosferic resources and climate | Konunun açıklanması ve tartışma | |
| 5 | Water resources and principles of their sustainable use | Konunun açıklanması ve tartışma | |
| 6 | Forest and its sustainable use | Konunun açıklanması ve tartışma | |
| 7 | Rangeland and range management | Konunun açıklanması ve tartışma | |
| 8 | Field ecosystems and their sustainable use | Konunun açıklanması ve tartışma | |
| 9 | AWildlife conservation and management | Konunun açıklanması ve tartışma | |
| 10 | Mid-term examination | Preparation for the examination | |
| 11 | Calculation of the economic value of the environment: Demand based approaches contingent valuation method | Related topics in lecture notes | |
| 12 | Biodiversity ant its importance | Pre-reading of the topic from the course note | |
| 13 | Endangered species | Pre-reading of the topic from the course note | |
| 14 | Nonrenewable energy resources and their sustainable use | Pre-reading of the topic from the course note | |
| 15 | Renewable energy resources and their sustainable use | Pre-reading of the topic from the course note | |
| 16 | Final examination | Preparation for the examination | |
| 17 | Final examination | Preparation for the examination |
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 |