BAT156 Global Climate Change and Its Effects on Plant Production

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

Information

Unit POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
GARDEN AGRICULTURE PR.
Code BAT156
Name Global Climate Change and Its Effects on Plant Production
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör.Dr. Aslıhan AĞAR ÖZKAYA
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to understand the basic causes and consequences of global climate change and to examine its direct and indirect effects on plant production on a scientific basis. It is aimed that students understand the environmental, physiological and agricultural processes related to climate change; evaluate the risks encountered in plant production systems and develop adaptation and reduction strategies against these risks.

Course Content

Definition of global climate change, its scope, causes, precautions to be taken and its effects on plant production.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites.

Resources

1)What is global climate change? Basic concepts, causes, observed and projected changes Year 2008, Volume: 1 Issue: 1, 26 - 37.Murat TÜRKEŞ (*)Türkeş, M., Sümer, U. M. and Çetiner, G. 2000. 2)‘Global climate change and its possible impacts’, Ministry of Environment, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Seminar Notes (13 April 2000, Istanbul Chamber of Industry), 7-24, ÇKÖK General Directorate, Ankara. 3)The effect of climate change on plant breeding: Turkey situation with model plants The effect of climate change on plant breeding: Turkey situation with model plants The effect of climate change on plant breeding: Turkey situation with model plantsFulya AYDIN ​​, Hasan SARPTAŞ

Notes

Research Articles Data and Notes from the Ministry of Climate Change


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the causes, processes and scientific basis of global climate change
LO02 Analyzes the effects of climate change on meteorological parameters and natural resources.
LO03 Describes the direct and indirect effects of climate change on crop production systems.
LO04 Identifies and interprets climate-related risks encountered in plant production.
LO05 Explains with examples sustainable agricultural practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
LO06 Compares climate change policies and agricultural strategies in Türkiye and the world.
LO07 It develops solution proposals regarding individual and social measures that can be taken against climate change.


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. 1
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 2
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Identify and grow fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies methods for the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources and the environment in the field of Horticulture
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 2
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
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Establish and operate a orchards, greenhouse and vineyard
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains basic communication skills 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 What is global climate change? Basic concepts and history Resources related to Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Greenhouse gases, the carbon cycle and the causes of climate change Resources related to Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Climate change scenarios (IPCC Reports and RCP/SSP scenarios) Resources related to Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 The effects of climate change on meteorological parameters (temperature, precipitation, humidity, etc.) Resources related to Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Effect of climate change on soil properties Resources related to Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Changes in water resources, drought and irrigation requirements Resources related to Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity, Abiotic and Biotic Harvests Resources related to Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Resources related to Lecture Notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Physiological responses to climate change in plant production: photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration Resources related to Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma, Soru-Cevap
10 Changes in horticultural crops (fruit and vegetable) production Resources related to Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Sustainable agricultural practices and adaptation strategies against climate change Resources related to Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Effects of global climate change on postharvest operations Resources related to Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
13 Adaptation to Climate Change in Plant Production Resources related to Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Student presentations / general evaluation and case studies Resources related to Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Climate change focused agricultural policies in Türkiye and the world Resources related to Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
16 Term Exams Resources related to Lecture Notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Resources related to Lecture Notes 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 4 2 8
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload (Hour) 68
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,72
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 04.05.2025 02:38