YOT253 Environmental Pollution in Agriculture

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

Information

Code YOT253
Name Environmental Pollution in Agriculture
Semester 3. 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

The aim of this course is to make the students understand the environmental problems that arise in the agricultural-environment interaction and to produce ideas, make decisions and propose related solutions.

Course Content

Types of pollution caused by agriculture. Soil, water, air pollution, radioactive pollution effects and ways of protection.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Environmental problems in agricultural engineering Ç.U. Faculty of Agriculture general publication no: 207, textbook publication no: 65.Adana 1998

Notes

Digital resources, Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explain the relations between agricultural production and environmental problems.
LO02 Explain the effects of environmental problems on the agro-ecosystem and the effects of other factors.
LO03 Interprets the relationship between agricultural activities and environmental pollution.
LO04 Discusses the problems arising from the main pollution sources that cause environmental problems.


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. 2
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. 1
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. 1
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). 1
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. 3
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. 3
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.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students perform their duties and responsibilities related to organic agriculture in accordance with scientific, cultural, ethical values and legal regulations. 2
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 History of agricultural and environmental interaction Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Agricultural activities and environmental pollution Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Type of pollution Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 The effects of air pollution and agriculture Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması
5 Primary and secondary air pollutants and their effects Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 The effects of water pollution on agriculture and life Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Review of topicks and discussion Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması
8 Mid-Term Exam Students should repeat and study the topics covered until the exam. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Sözlü Sınav
9 Effects of soil pollution on agriculture and life Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 The use of pesticides and the effect of pollution on the environment Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Radioactive pollution sources and the effects of agriculture Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 The effects of noise pollution on agriculture and environment Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 General solutions to environmental problems Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması
14 Environmental impact assessment Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Agricultural activities applied to prevent environmental pollution. Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması
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 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 87
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,48
ECTS 3 ECTS