TBP225 Agricultural Ecology

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

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

Update Time: 25.07.2021 10:48