BAT109 Agricultural Ecology

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code BAT109
Name Agricultural Ecology
Semester 1. 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
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör. İLKAY ŞEN


Course Goal

Explaining the effect of ecology on agricultural activities and providing information on this subject.

Course Content

General ecological concepts, ecosystem and agroecosystems, ecological adaptation of living things, living and non-living environmental factors and their effects on agricultural production, erosion and environmental pollution concepts will be covered.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Turgut, İ., 2006. Agricultural Ecology, ADU Publications No:12,

Notes

Presentations and Lecture Notes Compiled from Different Sources Internet Resources


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains ecological definitions
LO02 Explains natural and agricultural ecological systems in their own words.
LO03 Explain the importance of the environment and its natural resources.
LO04 Explain the environmental conditions in agricultural ecosystems.
LO05 Explain the functions of the atmosphere.
LO06 Explains the benefit of light source to agriculture.
LO07 explains the functions of climate information.
LO08 Explain the functions of wind in agriculture.
LO09 Explain the problems caused by strong wind.
LO10 Explains the ecological balance of the area where agriculture will be established.
LO11 Designs the location and direction of the land to be farmed.
LO12 Explain the importance of water for agriculture.
LO13 Explain the functions of our water resources.
LO14 Explain the benefits of water to agriculture.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in the fields of Agricultural Technician 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects 2
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It applies the most appropriate cultivation technique, taking into account the ecological conditions during the production phase. 5
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Finds the source of environmental, biological, technical and economic problems that may adversely affect the achievement of the desired level of yield and quality in horticulture and can develop solutions based on research 4
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Identify and grow fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants 2
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies methods for the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources and the environment in the field of Horticulture 1
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Evaluates and analyzes changes in horticultural irrigation, fertilization, identification of diseases and pests and post-harvest storage 2
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains the ability to obtain information in the field of Horticulture, to research, evaluate, record, to do consultancy and expertise, to write and implement projects
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Gains the ability to work successfully as a member of the work team and in different environments by identifying and undertaking different roles that enhance individual abilities
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Access to relevant information, analytical thinking and planning, have an inquiring, investigative and creative vision and use the acquired information for the benefit of society
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Being able to transfer information, communicate and present information to people at different levels working in the field; Apart from this, they have the ability to constantly renew themselves by determining their educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with their interests and abilities
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Establish and operate a orchards, greenhouse and vineyard 3
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains basic communication skills


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition of agricultural ecology Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Ecological definitions and concepts Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Ecosystem concept and agroecosystems Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
4 Environmental factors and stress concept Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Anlatım
5 Climate-agriculture relationship, climate groups Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Global climate change, environmental problems and pollution Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası
7 Effects of light and temperature on agriculture, precipitation, drought Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası
8 Mid-Term Exam exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Agriculture-soil relationship, soil factors Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
10 Soil productivity, erosion Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
11 Photosynthesis, transpiration, water use efficiency Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Respiratory Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
13 Conventional agricultural systems Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Conventional and alternative farming systems Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 alternative agricultural system Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams exam preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS