TAB126 Agricultural Ecology

2 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit KARAİSALI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code TAB126
Name Agricultural Ecology
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 2 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. HAKAN KAVUR
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. HAKAN KAVUR (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To inform students about the relation of agricultural activities with ecological balance

Course Content

Relationship between agriculture and ecology

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To develop the ability to understand the ecological definitions and to establish the relationship between ecological factors
LO02 Gain the ability to interpret natural and agricultural ecological systems
LO03 Compare conventional production system with alternative production systems
LO04 To gain the ability to understand the possible effects of global climate change on agricultural activities
LO05 To be able to evaluate and interpret biotic and abiotic environmental factors
LO06 Understanding the problems arising from ecological factors in agricultural production and producing solutions


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Knows theoretical the general aspects and area of usage of medicinal and aromatic plants. 3
PLO02 - Knows the most grown medicinal anf aromatic plant around the world and in Turkey. 2
PLO03 - Knows the soil and climate requiremens of medicinal and aromatic plants 2
PLO04 - Knows about medicinal plant, aromatic plant, spice plants, dye plants, joy plants 2
PLO05 - Knows to obtain essential oils and making parfume under laboratory conditions 2
PLO06 - Grows and harvest medicinal and aromatic plants under field conditions 2
PLO07 - Learns the usage of medicinal and aromatic plants in phytoteraphy and aromateraphy 2
PLO08 - Learns the methods of producing medicinal and aromatic plants 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Ecological definitions and concepts Preliminary research on the subject
2 Ecological definitions and concepts Preliminary research on the subject
3 Ecosystem concept and agroecosystems Preliminary research on the subject
4 Environmental factors and stress concept Preliminary research on the subject
5 Climate-agriculture relationship, climate groups Preliminary research on the subject
6 Global climate change, environmental problems and pollution Preliminary research on the subject
7 Effects of light and temperature on agriculture, precipitation, drought Preliminary research on the subject
8 Mid-Term Exam Preliminary research on the subject
9 Agriculture-soil relationship, soil factors Preliminary research on the subject
10 Soil productivity, erosion Preliminary research on the subject
11 Photosynthesis, transpiration, water use efficiency Preliminary research on the subject
12 Respiratory Preliminary research on the subject
13 Conventional and alternative agricultural systems Preliminary research on the subject
14 Conventional and alternative agricultural systems Preliminary research on the subject
15 Evaluating the subject matter and student opinions Preliminary research on the subject
16 Term Exams Preliminary research on the subject
17 Term Exams Preliminary research on the subject


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 50 10
1. Homework 50 10
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 20
1. Final Exam - 80
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload (Hour) 54
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,16
ECTS 2 ECTS

Update Time: 02.05.2025 02:20