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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| FIELD CROPS PR. | |
| Code | TBP302 |
| Name | Pasture Development and Improvement |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 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
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The students learn principles and methods of pasture development and improvement
Course Content
Economic importance and uses of pasture ecosystems,planning programmes about range improvements ,Reasons of weed proliferation in ranges and precautions to keep them under control,Seeding techniques for impaired pastures,Preparing proper seed mixtures,Development principals of breeding postures ,fertilization techniques of pastures,Rodent and Insect Control in pastures,other special range treatments,facilities and shelters used in pasture development.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the selection of the proper development and improvement methods for the meadow and pasture ecosystems |
| LO02 | Learns principles of pasture development through proper grazing management |
| LO03 | Learns basics of the weed management in the meadows and pastures |
| LO04 | Learning principles of pasture fertilization |
| LO05 | Learns principles of reseeding and establishment of meadows and pastures |
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. | 1 |
| PLO02 | - | Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. | 1 |
| PLO03 | - | Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. | 2 |
| PLO04 | - | Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. | 3 |
| PLO05 | - | Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO09 | - | Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. | 1 |
| PLO10 | - | Works both individually and in a team. | 4 |
| PLO11 | - | Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development | 4 |
| PLO15 | - | Shows respect to job ethic. | 4 |
| PLO16 | - | Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. | 3 |
| PLO17 | - | Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structure and functions of pasture ecosystems | Reading the topic from the course and reference books | |
| 2 | Definition of pasture development and improvement | Reading the topic from the course and reference books | |
| 3 | Principles of pasture develkopment and improvement | Reading the topic from the course and reference books | |
| 4 | Pasture development and improvement through proper grazing management | Reading the topic from the course and reference books | |
| 5 | Principles of fertilization in meadows and pastures | Reading the topic from the course and reference books | |
| 6 | Fertilization of meadows and pastures | Reading the topic from the course and reference books | |
| 7 | The concept and classification of weeds in the meadows and pastures | Reading the topic from the course and reference books | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the examination | |
| 9 | Fire as a development method for pastures | Reading the topic from the course and reference books | |
| 10 | Methods of soil and water conservation in the meadows and pastures | Reading the topic from the course and reference books | |
| 11 | Range Facilities and Structures for facilitating grazing | Reading the topic from the course and reference books | |
| 12 | Principles of artificial seeding in pastures. | Reading the topic from the course and reference books | |
| 13 | Applications of artificial seeding in pastures | Reading the topic from the course and reference books | |
| 14 | Controlled burning as a pasture improvement method | Reading the topic from the course and reference books | |
| 15 | Maintenance procedures of pastures | Reading the topic from the course and reference books | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for the examination by working the lecture notes, presentations, related papers and books | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing for the examination by working the lecture notes, presentations, related papers and books |
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 |