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| Code | BBP219 |
| Name | Agricultural Ecology |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. NEZİHE KÖKSAL |
Course Goal
To teach the ecological concepts, factors of biotic and abiotic environmental factors and the relationship in agricultutreal production and to comprehend environmental protection
Course Content
Genaral ecological notions, ecosystems, agroecosystems, ecological adaptation of organisms,, living and lifeless environment factors and these effects on the agricultural production, erosion and environmental pollution
Course Precondition
Absent
Resources
Agricultural Ecology notes (unpublished) available from the CUBIS system
Notes
Çevre ve Ekoloji (Kitap), Remzi Printing House Agroekoloji - Başka Bir Tarım Mümkün, Metis Press
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Discuss general ecological concepts |
| LO02 | Explain biotic and abiotic environmental factors |
| LO03 | Comprehend the positive and negative effects of environmental factors on yield and quality of agricultural products |
| LO04 | Discuss adaptation, climate groups, erosion and environmental pollution |
| LO05 | Comprehends environmental protection |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge on subjects specific to the discipline of Mathematics, Science and Agricultural Engineering (Horticulture), ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to identify and solve problems related to the cultivation, breeding and product preservation of fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants in horticulture, the ability to choose and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The ability to design in a way that meets the necessary conditions for the cultivation of fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants in the open and greenhouse in horticulture and the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 1 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in horticulture practices, ability to use information technologies effectively | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research issues in the field of Horticulture | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Breeding of Horticultural Plants, developing new varieties, making selection, protecting genetic resources, producing propagation materials (seeds, seedlings, saplings) of developed varieties, ability to work in individual and multi-disciplinary teams | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ability to write effective reports in the field of Horticulture, to understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to take and give clear and understandable instructions | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, the ability to access information in the field of Horticulture, to follow the developments in science and technology and to constantly renew oneself | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Behaving in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Horticulture, and knowledge of standards used in engineering practices | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Information about applications in business life, such as project management, risk management and change management in the field of Horticulture, awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, information about sustainable development | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge of the effects of horticultural practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of Horticulture, awareness of the legal consequences of horticultural solutions | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description and parts of ecologyand introduce general ecologic concepts (biosphere, ecosystem, community, population, biome, ecotone, habitat, flora, fauna, niche) | Related subjects in the lesson note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Food chain, food pyramide, biotic and ecology interactions | Related subjects in the lesson note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Agroecosystems, adaptation in organisms | Related subjects in the lesson note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | The origins of culture organisms, general information of abiotic ecologic factors | Related subjects in the lesson note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Light factor (quality, density and period of light) and factors affecting them | Related subjects in the lesson note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Temperature factor, heat transfer, factors affecting temperature change, vsoil and air temperature | Related subjects in the lesson note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Total temperature and chilling requirement, frost damages and precautionary measures, the effects of high and low temperatures on growth and development of organisms | Related subjects in the lesson note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | To get ready by studying the lesson notes and presents treated until mid-term exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Frost damages and precautionary measures, the effects of high and low temperatures on growth and development of organisms | Related subjects in the lesson note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | The effects of water factor (humidity, fog, soil moisture , falls) on organism development | Related subjects in the lesson note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Water requirements of plants, climate and agriculture | Related subjects in the lesson note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Soil factor (type and depth of soil, features of base soil, soil reaction, saltiness, soil weariness) and special soil requirements of plants | Related subjects in the lesson note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Biotic factors, erosion (water and wind erosion), precautions against erosion | Related subjects in the lesson note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Erosion (water and wind erosion), precautions against erosion | Related subjects in the lesson note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Environmental pollution (pollutants as solid, liquid and gas, radioactive pollution) precautions against environmental pollution | Related subjects in the lesson note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Practices, and review of course topics. | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, Tartışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | To get ready by studying the lesson notes and presents treated until the end of season | 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 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||