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| Code | BBT452 |
| Name | Organic Agriculture |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. İBRAHİM ORTAŞ |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
General characteristics of soil and soiless cultivation, classification of soil cultivation media, properties and usage to be teach
Course Content
Introduction to plant growth media: Properties of soils characteristic such as physical, chemical and biological properties and other plant growth media, history of soilless agriculture, classification of growing media, purposes, advantages and disadvantages of using soilless conditions. Also some other growth materials such as organic and inorganic material for agriculture and environment safety.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites.
Resources
Developments in organic farming
Notes
other current resources
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the appropriate soil properties for organic farming |
| LO02 | Knows and performs the methods of fertilization and fighting in organic farming |
| LO03 | Knows how to use microorganisms such as Rhizobium bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi via biological biotechnological methods in biological fertilization and transmits this information in practice |
| LO04 | Has a basic knowledge of the storage of the organic products, packaging and marketing Knows the importance of organic products for human health |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has discipline-specific subject’s adequate knowledge of mathematics, science, and Agricultural Engineering (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition); use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields of the complex engineering problems. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Define, formulate and solve complex problems in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions, and apply modern design methods for this purpose in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition discipline. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems and use information technologies effectively in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition application. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research issues encountered in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Work effectively in interdisciplinary (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition) and multidisciplinary teams; develope individual study skills | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicate effectively orally and in writing; has a foreign language knowledge at the “beginner” level; write reports effectively in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, understand written reports, prepare, design and production reports, make effective presentations, take and give clear and understandable instructions. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gain awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; access information in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, follow the developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Compliance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, and has knowledge of standards used in engineering practices. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gain knowledge of business practices as project and risk management and change management; gain awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Has information about the effects of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition practice’s on health, environmental, and security in universal scale and social dimensions: The problems of the age reflection related with the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition; gain awareness of the legal implications of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition solutions. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philosophy of organic farming | Collecting information about course content | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Concepts in organic farming | Revision of the topics expressed before | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | The principles of organic farming | Revision of the topics expressed before | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Legal practices in organic farming | Revision of the topics expressed before | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Fertilization in organic farming, control of homeworks and discussion | Revision of the topics expressed before | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Crop rotation and its importance in organic farming | Revision of the topics expressed before | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Legumes in organic farming | Revision of the topics expressed before | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Midterm exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Green manure in organic farming | Revision of the topics expressed before | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 10 | Rhizobiyal inoculation in organic farming, control of homeworks and discussion | Revision of the topics expressed before | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Mycorrhiza application in organic farming | Revision of the topics expressed before | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Biological and biotechnical management in organic farming | Revision of the topics expressed before | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | The effects of mineral fertilizers on food quality and human heal | Revision of the topics expressed before | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | The effects of pesticides on food quality and human health | Revision of the topics expressed before | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Sources of nutrients and fertilization of organic farming | Revision of the topics expressed before | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 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 | ||