Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| FIELD CROPS PR. | |
| Code | TBP225 |
| Name | Agricultural Ecology |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CELALEDDİN BARUTÇULAR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. CELALEDDİN BARUTÇULAR
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To introduce students to the major topics and concepts of plant physiology
Course Content
The main metabolic processes, growth and development in plants
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Comprehends basic conception of agroecology and ecosystems . |
| LO02 | Gains the information to comment on Ecosystem Productivity. |
| LO03 | Understands the differences between natural and agroecosytem |
| LO04 | Comprehends the basic structure of crop production. |
| LO05 | Comprehends environmental factors for crop production is. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in the fields of Mathematics, Basic Science and Basic Engineering and Agricultural Engineering. | |
| PLO02 | - | Recognizes the basic field of Field Crops and also cereals, grain legumes, industrial plants, meadow pasture forage crops and energy crops, has information on the problems and solutions in the physiology, cultivation, biotechnological studies, organic farming, breeding and new variety development of these plants. | |
| PLO03 | - | Makes field studies related to Field Crops, designs, establishes, implements and operates field planting and planting plan. Evaluates and interprets research results. | |
| PLO04 | - | Finds the source of environmental, biological, technical, production system and economic problems that may adversely affect the achievement of the desired level of yield and quality in field crops agriculture, can develop solutions based on plants and research, and uses information technologies effectively. | |
| PLO05 | - | Gains experience in the field of Field Crops and Agricultural Engineering, seed production and problems of Field Crops, the development of quality seeds and product storage, and learns about the standards used in the profession. Can make discipline-specific teamwork for solving problems. | |
| PLO06 | - | Gains experience in the identification and protection of genetic resources and reproduction methods in field crops. Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; acquire the ability to work individually. | |
| PLO07 | - | Have the ability to acquire new information in the field of Field Crops, research, evaluate, write reports, do consultancy and expertise, prepare and apply design and production reports, make effective presentations, and take and give clear and understandable instructions. | |
| PLO08 | - | Field Crops irrigation, fertilization, detection of diseases and pests, mechanization, post-harvest storage etc. has the ability to learn lifelong, access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew itself on discipline-specific issues. | |
| PLO09 | - | She/He acts in accordance with ethical principles in the fields of Field Crops and Agricultural Engineering, has professional and ethical responsibility and awareness in engineering applications. ( | |
| PLO10 | - | Knowledge of applications in business life such as project management, risk management and change management in applications related to Agricultural Engineering; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; has knowledge of sustainable development. | |
| PLO11 | - | Information about the effects of Agricultural Engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to agricultural ecology, its importance, relationship between basic sciences and its importance for environmental pollution | Lecture notes and references books | |
| 2 | Definiation of ecosystem and its components (producer,consumer,separator organisms, energetics and material factors) | Lecture notes and references books | |
| 3 | Basic principle s of the living ecosytem | Lecture notes and references books | |
| 4 | Food-Energy Chain and Pyramid. | Lecture notes and references books | |
| 5 | Productivity in ecosystem and valuation methods | Lecture notes and references books | |
| 6 | Difference between natural ecosystem and agroecosystem | Lecture notes and references books | |
| 7 | Food production systems and homework on this topic will be given | Lecture notes and references books | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and references books | |
| 9 | Environmental Conditions,Basic principle of organismal response to environment | Lecture notes and references books | |
| 10 | Environmental Conditions,Basic principle of organismal response to environment | Lecture notes and references books | |
| 11 | Sun as a environmental factor, sun light and its effects on crop production. | Lecture notes and references books | |
| 12 | Light and crop production | Lecture notes and references books | |
| 13 | Temperature and crop production | Lecture notes and references books | |
| 14 | Atmosphere (oxygen, nitrogen, carbondioxide , other atmospheric gases, dust particle and smoke and crop production) and crop production. | Lecture notes and references books | |
| 15 | Water and crop production | Lecture notes and references books | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the examination | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the examination |
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 |