YOT237 Irrigation and Management in Organic Agriculture

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

Information

Code YOT237
Name Irrigation and Management in Organic 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

It is important to point out the importance of the irrigation system in terms of plant growth and productivity and to provide the students with the concept of irrigation systems and methods.

Course Content

Irrigation of Horticulture, Irrigation, definition, importance, benefits, land preparation, irrigation methods and irrigation projects which require the preparation of pre-licensing course.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Lecture notes prepared by making use of academic and scientific studies on agricultural irrigation

Notes

Irrigation Book. Prof.Dr.Rıza Kanber Çukurova University Faculty of Agriculture general publication no: 174 Textbooks publication no: 52, Adana 1997.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explain the importance of irrigation in agriculture.
LO02 Explains the relations between soil, plant and water.
LO03 Explains irrigation systems and methods.
LO04 Explain the importance of irrigation water quality and drainage in terms of irrigation.
LO05 Explains the usable water resources and their importance.


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.
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. 3
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. 3
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. 2
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. 1
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. 1
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. 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. 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The definition and importance of irrigation, the benefits of irrigation, the history of irrigation, irrigation in the World and Turkey, irrigation method, irrigation system The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Soil-plant-water relationships The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması
3 To complete the topic of soil-plant-water relations. The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması
4 Irrigation water requirement. Evapotranspiration. The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması
5 Determination of the amount of water will be in the irrigation and watering times . The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması
6 Irrigation methods, Surface irrigation methods The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması
7 Border irrigation method, furrow irrigation method . The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması
8 Mid-Term Exam Students should repeat and study the topics covered until the exam. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Explanation and discussion of exam questions The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması
10 Pressurized irrigation methods. Explanation of sprinkling irrigation method and usage possibilities The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Drip irrigation method, properties of drip irrigation method usage advantages and disadvantages The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Mini sprinkler irrigation method, subsurface drip irragation method. The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 Irrigation water quality and Use of salt water in agricultural irrigation The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 The importance of drainage for irrigation, drainage and description of benefits. The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Discussion of new approaches to organic agricultural irrigation The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated. 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 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload (Hour) 75
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,00
ECTS 3 ECTS