SAFS0037 The Methodology and Practice of Agroecology (Science of Sustainable Agriculture)

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

Information

Code SAFS0037
Name The Methodology and Practice of Agroecology (Science of Sustainable Agriculture)
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal / Objective

To teach theoretical basis of agricultural ecology, the design of alternative agricultural systems and technologies, alternative production systems, ecological management of ınsect pests, pathogens, and weeds.

Course Content

The methods and practices of agroecology based on sustainability of agricultural and food production systems including animal, soil and plant vegetation. It needs more environmentally and ecologically friendly methods to provide sustainability. While doing all, certified agriculture, rich crop rotation, integrated pest management methods, certified seed, fertilization according to the results of analysis, irrigation and consumer-producer-researcher interaction are so important. Additionally, use and protect of sources and consumer's education and awareness are the other subject of agroecology. In this course, an agroecology term as a social and practical movement and its principles will be discussed.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Agroecology: The Science Of Sustainable Agriculture Editor: Miguel A Altieri

Notes

Agroecology: The Science Of Sustainable Agriculture Editor: Miguel A Altieri


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To learn about the field of agroecology.
LO02 To learn principles of Agroecology
LO03 To learn evolution of agroecological thought, methodology, practice of Agroecology, determinants, resources, processes, and sustainability of agroecosystems.
LO04 To learn to plan alternative agricultural systems and technologies.
LO05 To learn ecological control methods of insects, pathogens and weeds.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have theoretical and applied knowledge about the basic principles of Sustainable Agricultural Science (Agroecology) and Food Security. 5
PLO02 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Learns national and international certificated agricultural systems and chemical residue-free production. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gains knowledge of laws and regulations on sustainable agriculture and food security and improve new approaches. 4
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Plans and apply the appropriate crop rotation systems for water and mineral cycle within the ecosystem dynamics. 2
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It develops healthy plant production materials (seeds, seedlings) and animal products beneficial for human nutrition.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gain knowledge on environmentally friendly strategies for the protection, development and sustainable use of soil and water resources. 2
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It develops fertilization programs which ecologically oriented soil and healthy nutrition of the crop for sustainable soil management. 2
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains knowledge about the disease factors, harmful weeds, insects, nematodes and mites that cause yield loss in culture plant cultivation. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik It ensures that plant and animal production is carried out with a holistic approach in sustainable agricultural systems. 3
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Learn to create timely and correct mechanization programs.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik On the basis of economic sustainability in agricultural production, it develops approaches that will ensure product acquisition and safe transportation to the consumer. 1
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It can develop systems that will ensure food safety and food security.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knows the agricultural processes and economic analyzes of the produced yields to provide maximum benefit to the producer. 2
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Develop and perform independent or team research and development projects on sustainable agriculture and food safety.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The Evolution of Agroecological Thought Recommended books and notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 The Methodology and Practice of Agroecology Recommended books and notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 he Agroecosystem: Determinants, Resources, Processes, and Sustainability Recommended books and notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Generating Sustainable Technologies Appropriate to Alternative Farming Recommended books and notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Designing Sustainable Agroecosystems Recommended books and notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Organic Farming Recommended books and notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Polyculture Cropping Systems Recommended books and notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Topics covered until the midterm exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Crop Rotation and Minimum Tillage Recommended books and notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Integrated Pest Management Recommended books and notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Weed Ecology and Management Recommended books and notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Geleneksel Tarım Recommended books and notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Ekolojik Temelli Tarımsal Kalkınma Programları Recommended books and notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Geleneksel Tarım Sistemlerinden Sürdürülebilir Tarım Sistemlerine Geçiş Recommended books and notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Toward Sustainable Agriculture Recommended books and notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Topics covered until the final exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Topics covered until the final exam 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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 09.05.2024 11:20