Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGIES ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | TMT221 |
| Name | Agriculture and Environment |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ALİ BAYAT |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ALİ BAYAT
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
In this course, students will be able to recognize the principles of agricultural production, evaluate the environmental effects of agricultural production systems, and to manage the vegetable wastes and pesticide packaging.
Course Content
Conventional agricultural production systems, modern agricultural production systems and evaluation of these systems in terms of environmental impact, tactics will be given to reduce environmental risks.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students learn the main agricultural systems, |
| LO02 | Students learn the energy, hydrological and food cycles, |
| LO03 | Students learn moderne agricultural systems, |
| LO04 | Student Learns the management of agricultural waste and pesticide packaging. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Knows the concepts of basic science, engineering, general agricultural and agricultural machinery and other social-cultural subjects in order to have proficiency for agricultural machinery education and get current information. | 2 |
| PLO02 | - | Learns the use and conservation of natural and fossil energy sources in agricultural production. | 3 |
| PLO03 | - | Learns the production methods of agricultural machinery, knows and selects materials. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Be aware of the universal and social effects of professional practices, to comprehend the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation issues. | 2 |
| PLO05 | - | Learns the basic applications of agricultural machinery in terms of setting, maintenance, field using and related problems. | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Applies sustainable production models which are suitable for mechanization in agricultural enterprises, creates and manages the optimum mechanization chain. | 2 |
| PLO07 | - | Knows and applies the standards, laws and regulations of agricultural machinery. | 1 |
| PLO08 | - | Identifies the problems that can be solved within the scope of agricultural mechanization in plant and animal production and makes selection from existing agricultural machinery. | 2 |
| PLO09 | - | Learns and applies the methods for self-improvement in a professional sense. | 1 |
| PLO10 | - | Plans and manages the production, marketing and service network of agricultural machinery. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Have general proficiency on basic engineering and agricultural engineering, specifically in the field of Agricultural Machinery. | 1 |
| PLO12 | - | Supports the companies working in the field of agricultural machinery for R & D and technology development. | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Learns new applications and software for agricultural machinery design. | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Communicates with the representatives of the manufacturing industry, public institutions and professional chambers of the agricultural machinery sector within the scope of internship, practice and current problems monitoring and takes responsibility in different working environments. | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural systems-Energy cycles-Hydrological cycle-Food cycles-Modern agricultural systems and environment | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources | |
| 2 | AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS: Evaluation of soil cultivation and direct cultivation in terms of environmental impacts | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources | |
| 3 | Drainage and irrigation, Agricultural drainage systems, Effects of irrigation on soil conditions and crop yields and environmental impacts | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources | |
| 4 | Artificial and Farm Fertilizers, Principles of fertilization and environmental impact assessment | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources | |
| 5 | Application of plant protection and pesticides, environmental effects of plant protection tactics | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources | |
| 6 | AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS: General | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources | |
| 7 | Pasture and Grassland Systems | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources | |
| 9 | Arable areas, management of arable systems, nutrient cycle in arable systems | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources | |
| 10 | Environmental Impacts of Modern Agriculture: Hydrological effects of agriculture | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources | |
| 11 | Environmental Impacts of Modern Agriculture: Effects of Agriculture on Independent Plant and Animal Species | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources | |
| 12 | Environmental Impacts of Modern Agriculture: Impact on Ecological Systems | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources | |
| 13 | Agricultural policies and environment in Europe | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources | |
| 14 | Agricultural wastes and their management | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources | |
| 15 | Final Exam | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Related topics in lecture notes and auxiliary sources |
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 |