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 | ||