SD0626 Plant nutrition and organic agriculture

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

Information

Code SD0626
Name Plant nutrition and organic agriculture
Term 2023-2024 Academic Year
Term Fall and Spring
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Label NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör.Dr. EBRU KARNEZ
Course Instructor Öğr. Gör.Dr. EBRU KARNEZ (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

Macro and micro elements which are absolutely necessary for plant growth and development, to explain the mechanisms of uptake of these elements by plants, their contents and metabolic functions in plants, to teach the symptoms seen in deficiency and excess situations and to explain the ways to eliminate these symptoms. Organic farming and fertiliser use, to teach what materials can be used as fertiliser in plant nutrition in organic farming.

Course Content

In this course, the intake form of each of the macro and micronutrients absolutely necessary for the plant; metabolism; explanation of the symptoms related to deficiencies and excesses; solutions for nutritional disorders, the place and importance of plant nutrition in organic agriculture, organic agriculture and fertiliser use, materials that can be used as fertiliser and their contents.

Course Precondition

Resources

Lecture notes, “Organik tarım” Hasad publishing, "Organik tarımdaki gelişmeler" Nobel publishing distribution.

Notes

Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Comprehend the importance of plant nutrition in terms of plant health and agriculture
LO02 Comprehend the plant nutrient deficiencies in plant production and their diagnosis
LO03 Understands chemical and organic fertilizers used in plant nutrition. Comprehend the importance of fertilizer.
LO04 Understands the importance of organic farming in terms of human, plant, soil and environmental health


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Importance of the plant nutrition, The concept of organic agriculture and the development of organic agriculture in the world and in our country Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Main components of soil in agricultural activities and some physical and chemical properties of soil Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Factors affecting soil fertility Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Advantages and disadvantages of organic farming, how to grow a healthy plant Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 What do plants need to be able to grow Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Purpose, scope and definitions in organic farming (terminology) Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 What are the absolute essential nutrients Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparing for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 What are the essential nutrients for the plant in terms of plant nutrition, plant nutrient deficiencies in crop production and their diagnosis Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 What are the absolute micro nutrients, plant nutrient deficiencies in crop production and their diagnosis Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Organic fertiliser and soil conditioners in organic farming Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 General information about the materials that can be used in organic farming and their properties Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 Properties and use of soil conditioners in organic farming and plant health Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 Materials that can be used as organic fertiliser, their properties and usage Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 Compost making technique and the importance of compost in organic farming in terms of plant nutrition and plant health Preliminary research on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Preparing for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Preparing for the exam 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 13 13
Total Workload (Hour) 75
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,00
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 01.02.2024 01:02