YOT145 Agricultural Ecology

3 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code YOT145
Name Agricultural Ecology
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör.Dr. UĞUR KEKEÇ


Course Goal

Investigation of ecological factors and determination of effect on agricultral activity.

Course Content

Ecology term,agricultural ecosystems,climate-agricultural relationship,precipitation and relationship soil structure with agricultral activity.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Agricultural ecology lecture notes.

Notes

Ecology and Environmental Knowledge Book 978-975-06-2500-8 Anadolu University publication no: 3754, AÖF publication no: 2569 ESKISEHIR, September 2018.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains knows the definition and its topics examined, classification of ecology
LO02 Explains the effect of ecological factors on characteristics such as growth, yield and quality in plants.
LO03 Explains abiotic and biotic factors.
LO04 Comments the effects of environmental pollution on the agricultural ecology.
LO05 Explains the effects of climatic factors on agricultural production.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students explain the basic information about the agricultural production process, organic farming principles, production philosophy and basic information about the subject.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students know whether the information they have learned in the field of organic agriculture is correct, reliable and up-to-date.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students know developments in ecosystem, biodiversity and sustainable agriculture management, rural development, agricultural planning and agricultural technology use and their effects on human life. 5
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students manage organic farming production activities in line with the provisions of the Organic Agriculture Law and the Regulation on the Principles and Implementation of Organic Agriculture.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can find solutions to the problems they may encounter during the production stages of the organic product until it reaches the final consumer.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students can evaluate the problems in organic agriculture in accordance with the scientific research method (defining, analyzing, producing and applying solutions based on research and evidence). 3
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students fulfill their responsibilities in solving the problems they encounter in the field of organic agriculture both individually and as a team member.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students follow the developments related to their profession with the necessity of lifelong learning.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can use the knowledge gained through research and inquiry in the field of organic agriculture.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can produce projects with the awareness of social, cultural and ethical responsibility by interacting with people and institutions related to the field of organic agriculture.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students know a foreign language at the A2 general level of the European Language Portfolio, who will be able to manage the communication process related to the profession and other fields.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can communicate verbally and in writing by using information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field of organic agriculture.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students can apply the results obtained from the scientific research process related to the field of organic agriculture. 3
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students perform their duties and responsibilities related to organic agriculture in accordance with scientific, cultural, ethical values and legal regulations.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students have sufficient awareness of social justice, quality, cultural values, occupational health and safety in the field of organic agriculture.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to ecology and agricultural ecology Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Ecological terms and definitions,ecosystems Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Stress for agricultral production and enviroment factors Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Relationship agriculture with climate Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Effects of temperature and light on agricultural production Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Drought and precipitation Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Transpration and water use efficiency for crops Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Students should repeat and study the topics covered until the exam. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Yazılı Sınav
9 Evaluating and explaining the midterm exam questions. Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Winds and effects of agricultural production Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Soil factors and relations agricultural production Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Effects of the erosions on agricultural production and soil productitivity Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Photosynthesis Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 Conventional agricultural system and Alternative agricultural system Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
15 Discussing the similarities and effects of agricultural ecology with organic farming Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 75
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,00
ECTS 3 ECTS