YOT134 Compost Preparation Techniques and Applications

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

Information

Code YOT134
Name Compost Preparation Techniques and Applications
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HÜLYA SAYĞI


Course Goal

It is aimed to reveal the properties of the materials to be used as a plant growing medium, to evaluate the materials that are not used directly by making compost and to bring them into agriculture.

Course Content

Determination of the properties of materials that can be used outside of natural growing environments, pre-treatment, agricultural use, effects on soil physical and chemical properties, compost production methods, development of compost preparation techniques to bring wastes to agriculture, use of compost for agricultural purposes.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

1. Prof.Dr. İlhami ÜNVER, Prof.Dr. Dilek ANAÇ 2. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Öztürk, Hayvan Gübresinden Ve Atıklardan Kompost Üretimi

Notes

Digital Resources, Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains basic information about compost preparation from organic wastes.
LO02 Explains compost making, the necessary doses and forms in the use of compost.
LO03 Explains substrates.
LO04 Explains the physical, chemical and productivity properties of substrates.
LO05 Discusses how and which properties of soils can be improved with compost.


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. 3
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. 3
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). 2
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. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can use the knowledge gained through research and inquiry in the field of organic agriculture. 4
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.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students perform their duties and responsibilities related to organic agriculture in accordance with scientific, cultural, ethical values and legal regulations. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students have sufficient awareness of social justice, quality, cultural values, occupational health and safety in the field of organic agriculture. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The concept of substrate, definition and ıt has features Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Classification of substrates ıt has resources Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
3 Effects of substrates on soil properties Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 The importance of the compost production process in terms of environmental protection and agriculture The subject should be scanned from digital resources and course materials should be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Definition of compost Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 The materilas and methods used in composting Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay
7 Determination of areas to be created compost in the trial garden Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Compost making application Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay
10 Composting techniques in airy conditions Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Composting techniques in airless conditions Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Use in otganic agriculture of compost Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 Waste composting process and sustainable activities The subject should be scanned from digital resources and course materials should be read. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, Tartışma
14 Effects of compost on soil structure and plant development Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma
15 Waste problem and environmental quality in production processes Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, 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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 111
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,44
ECTS 4 ECTS