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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| ZOOTECHNICS PR. | |
| Code | ZTP216 |
| Name | Meadows, Pastures and Forage Crops |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. VEYİS TANSI |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. RÜŞTÜ HATİPOĞLU
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. VEYİS TANSI (Bahar) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
The potential of agricultural sources in Turkey field crops protection systems,soil management in dry farming,fertilization and maintenance,Irrigated Agriculture,Description and Regulations of Organic Farming.The size and the developmen ts of organic farming in Turkey and in the world,the importance of crop rotation systems,crop rotation systems in dry agriculture,The biologic variety of green fertilization,natural plant growth and pest control
Course Content
Ecological regions of Turkey. Irrigated and dry land farming. Tillage,fallowing, planting,sowing and fertilizing in dryland , irrigated farming applications.Crop Rotation Systems in Irrigated farming What is organic farming , The origins and notions, certified organic principles, (biodiversity, diversification and integrations of enterprises, sustainability, natural plant nutrition, integrity) tool and practices (planned crop rotation, green manure and cover crops, manuring and composting, intercropping and companion planting, tillage, mulching, beirational pesticides, buffers and barriers record-keeping.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns place and importance of forage plants in the agricultural production. |
| LO02 | Knows clasification and some characteristics of forage plants to be grown |
| LO03 | Knows agronomy and management of the forage plants |
| LO04 | Knows concepts of meadow and pasture |
| LO05 | Knows sustainable using principles of meadows and pastures |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has information on basic characteristics (anatomic, morphologic,physiological and biological) of farm animals | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has information on planning animal housing for environmental aspects and animal species, about forage production and storage for environmental conditions and different species, making plans about animal breeding | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has genetic and statistical information which can be the basis of animal improvement .Has adequate knowledge of industrial animal farming | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has information on alternative production systems | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To get technical knowledge in his/her field | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the techniques in Animal Breeding and applies. Has information about small cattle raising and poultry farming and nutrition and applies.Transfers genetic and statistical information that can be the basis of animal breeding to animal production | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Finds the reasons of the technical and economical problems that can adversely affect the quality and capacity levels desired in Animal Science and develops solutions | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Obtains information in the field of Animal Science, researches, evaluates, records,consults,plans projects and applies | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses IT to get new information in animal production | 2 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Transfers knowledge to people who work in the field at various levels, has communication skills,has the self -confidence in providing information and following technical developments | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | He is aware of the impacts of animal science and agricultural engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the comprehensive and social dimensions and the problems of the times that are reflected in the field of engineering. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importance and history of the culture of forage grasses | Pre-reading | |
| 2 | Generall characteristics and classification of forage grasses | Pre-reading | |
| 3 | Growing techniques of forage grasses | Pre-reading | |
| 4 | some important coll season forage grasses | Pre-reading | |
| 5 | some important warm season forage grasses | Pre-reading | |
| 6 | importance and history of forage legume culture | Pre-reading | |
| 7 | environmental concepts in forage legumes production and management | Pre-reading | |
| 8 | morpholgical characters of legumes | Pre-reading | |
| 9 | Growing techniques of some important forage legume species | Pre-reading | |
| 10 | Mid-term exam | Pre-reading | |
| 11 | Place and importance of meadow and pasture ecosystems in the natural reasources | Pre-reading | |
| 12 | Structure and functions of the meadow and pasture ecosystems | Pre-reading | |
| 13 | Importance of meadow and pasture ecosystems for animal production and protection of natural environment | Pre-reading | |
| 14 | Sustainable using principles of the pastures | Pre-reading | |
| 15 | Sustainable using principles of the meados and techniques of herbage preservation | Pre-reading | |
| 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 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 108 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,32 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||