Information
| Unit | POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PR. | |
| Code | OT120 |
| Name | Plant protection practices in organic farming |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK ÇATAL |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK ÇATAL
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Doç. Dr. GÖKMEN KOÇ (Bahar) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the general principles of plant protection principles and methods in organic (ecological) agriculture, legal legislation and certification, and ecological plant protection methods used in the fight against diseases and harms in organic products.
Course Content
What is organic agriculture, where to apply neatly, what are the problems of plant protection in oraganic agriculture and their solutions, and their application in land conditions.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Basic information on plant protection in organic agriculture, explains legal regulations and certification |
| LO02 | Describe plant diseases and harmful organisms in ecological agriculture |
| LO03 | Explains the methods of agricultural warfare in organic farming with their own expressions |
| LO04 | explain the alternative methods of warfare that can be used in place of chemicals |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in agricultural technician To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | |
| PLO02 | - | To have technical knowledge in subjects related to horticulture | |
| PLO03 | - | Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in organic agriculture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches | |
| PLO04 | - | To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture | |
| PLO05 | - | Obatining data in organic agriculture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying 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 | |
| PLO06 | - | 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 | |
| PLO07 | - | 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. | |
| PLO08 | - | Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural systems and where do I go for Organic farming | Recommended resources and course presentations | |
| 2 | Definition of organic agriculture, its aims and comparison with Turkey and the situation in the world and other agricultural systems | Recommended resources and course presentations | |
| 3 | Transition rules to organic farming system and properties that should be in the field of organic farming | Recommended resources and course presentations | |
| 4 | The importance of plant growth | Recommended resources and course presentations | |
| 5 | The importance of harmful factors in organic agriculture | Recommended resources and course presentations | |
| 6 | Relation between harmful factors and irrigation methods from agricultural processes to be applied in organic agriculture | Recommended resources and course presentations | |
| 7 | Relation between harmful factors and fertilization, soil processing methods from agricultural processes to be applied in organic agriculture | Recommended resources and course presentations | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Recommended resources and course presentations | |
| 9 | mid-term exam | Written account of the topics seen until the mid-term exam | |
| 10 | Methods and principles of war in organic agriculture I | Recommended resources and course presentations | |
| 11 | Methods and principles of war in organic agriculture II | Recommended resources and course presentations | |
| 12 | Methods and principles of war in organic agriculture III | Recommended resources and course presentations | |
| 13 | Pesticides which can be used against plant protection factors in organic agriculture I | Recommended resources and course presentations | |
| 14 | Pesticides that can be used against plant protection agents in organic agriculture II, | Recommended resources and course presentations | |
| 15 | Pesticides that can be used against plant protection agents in organic agriculture III | Recommended resources and course presentations | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written examination about the topics until the final exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written examination about the topics until the final exam |