BAT223 general principles of organic farming

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
GARDEN AGRICULTURE PR.
Code BAT223
Name general principles of organic farming
Term 2021-2022 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 Öğr. Gör. Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK ÇATAL
Course Instructor Öğr. Gör. Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK ÇATAL (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To provide information on general structure of ecosystem, ecologicaland sustainable agriculture, environmentally friendlyagricultural practices, interactions between plant, producerand consumer and regulation of ecological agriculture (EA) in Turkey.

Course Content

Principle concepts of ecologicaland sustainable agriculture, soil productivityin EA, plant rotation in EA, principles of plant protection in EA, biologicalcontrol in EA and preparation and management of project in EA.

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 will be able to describe ecosystems and basic concepts of ecosystems
LO02 will be able to describe history of EA
LO03 will be able to describe difference between conventional agriculture and EA,


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in agricultural technician
PLO02 - To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects
PLO03 - To have technical knowledge in subjects related to horticulture
PLO04 - Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches
PLO05 - To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals
PLO06 - Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture
PLO07 - Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture
PLO08 - Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying
PLO09 - Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions
PLO10 - Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society
PLO11 - Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills.
PLO12 - Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition and content of course and concepts used in EA Issues related to resource books
2 Food and energy cycles in nature Issues related to resource books
3 Why EA Issues related to resource books
4 Principle of ecological agriculture Issues related to resource books
5 Principle of ecological agriculture Issues related to resource books
6 Difference between EA and conventional agriculture. Issues related to resource books
7 Vegetable production in EA Issues related to resource books
8 Mid-Term Exam prepare for the exam
9 Ecological fruit production Issues related to resource books
10 Ecological fruit production Issues related to resource books
11 Regulation of EA In Turkey Issues related to resource books
12 Control and certification of EA in Turkey Issues related to resource books
13 Packaging of horticultural crops in EA Issues related to resource books
14 Packaging of horticultural crops in EA Issues related to resource books
15 plant protection at organic agriculture Issues related to resource books
16 Term Exams prepare for the exam
17 Term Exams prepare for the exam


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

Update Time: 30.03.2022 03:44