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| Unit | POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| GARDEN AGRICULTURE PR. | |
| Code | BAT229 |
| Name | Organic Agriculture |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör.Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To give information about the general outlines of the ecosystem, organic and sustainable farming practices, environmentally friendly farming techniques, interactions in the triangle of plants, producers and consumers, and organic farming legislation in Turkey.
Course Content
Basic principles concepts of organic and sustainable agriculture, Soil Fertility in Organic Agriculture, October Watch in Organic Agriculture, General Principles of Plant Protection in Organic Agriculture, Biological Warfare in Organic Agriculture and, Project Preparation and Management
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Resources
Aksoy, U. and Altındişli, A. 1996. Ecological (Organic, Biological) Agriculture. Ecological Agriculture Organization Association (ETO). Bornova, Izmir. 125 p.
Notes
Organic Farming. Organic (ecological), Agriculture Training Course Notes.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The purpose of organic farming can be explained. |
| LO02 | Defines the general principles and application methods of organic agriculture. |
| LO03 | Distinguishes the differences between organic agriculture and conventional agriculture |
| LO04 | Gains awareness of resource control in protecting natural resources |
| LO05 | Explains disease, pest and weed control methods in organic agriculture. |
| LO06 | Explains legal rules |
| LO07 | Defines the plant-nature relationship in organic production |
| LO08 | Defines organic farming |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in the fields of Agricultural Technician | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It applies the most appropriate cultivation technique, taking into account the ecological conditions during the production phase. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Finds the source of environmental, biological, technical and economic problems that may adversely affect the achievement of the desired level of yield and quality in horticulture and can develop solutions based on research | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identify and grow fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies methods for the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources and the environment in the field of Horticulture | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates and analyzes changes in horticultural irrigation, fertilization, identification of diseases and pests and post-harvest storage | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to obtain information in the field of Horticulture, to research, evaluate, record, to do consultancy and expertise, to write and implement projects | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to work successfully as a member of the work team and in different environments by identifying and undertaking different roles that enhance individual abilities | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Access to relevant information, analytical thinking and planning, have an inquiring, investigative and creative vision and use the acquired information for the benefit of society | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being able to transfer information, communicate and present information to people at different levels working in the field; Apart from this, they have the ability to constantly renew themselves by determining their educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with their interests and abilities | 4 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Establish and operate a orchards, greenhouse and vineyard | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains basic communication skills |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course description and content, the purpose of the course, Course Learning Outcomes | Review the preliminary information about the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Some concepts used in ecological agriculture, Nutrient and energy cycle in ecosystem | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Why ecological agriculture | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Principles of ecological farming I | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Principles of ecological farming II | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Differences between ecological farming and conventional farming | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Ecological vegetable growing | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for the exam by working from the lecture notes and presentations on the topics covered until the midterm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Ecological fruit growing I | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Ecological fruit growing II | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Ecological agriculture legislation | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Control and certification in ecological agriculture | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Packaging of garden products in ecological agriculture I | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Packaging of garden products in ecological agriculture II | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Plant protection in Organic Agriculture | Read the relevant section in the course resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam by working from the lecture notes and presentations on the topics covered until the term exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam by working from the lecture notes and presentations on the topics covered until the term exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 54 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,16 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||