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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| GARDEN PLANTS PR. | |
| Code | BBP205 |
| Name | Agricultural Ecology |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SİNAN ETİ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. SİNAN ETİ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the ecological concepts, factors of biotic and abiotic environmental factors and the relationship in agricultutreal production and to comprehend environmental protection
Course Content
Genaral ecological notions, ecosystems, agroecosystems, ecological adaptation of organisms,, living and lifeless environment factors and these effects on the agricultural production, erosion and environmental pollution
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gets information about general ecological concepts |
| LO02 | Gets information about biotic and abiotic environmental factors |
| LO03 | Acquires information about the positive and negative effects of environmental factors on yield and quality of agricultural products |
| LO04 | Gets information about adaptation, climate groups, erosion and environmental pollution |
| LO05 | Comprehends environmental protection |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals | 2 |
| PLO06 | - | Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties | 2 |
| PLO07 | - | Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture | 1 |
| PLO08 | - | Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture | 3 |
| PLO10 | - | Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying | 2 |
| PLO11 | - | Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions | 1 |
| PLO12 | - | Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society | 2 |
| PLO13 | - | Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. | 2 |
| PLO14 | - | Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description and parts of ecologyand introduce general ecologic concepts (biosphere, ecosystem, community, population, biome, ecotone, habitat, flora, fauna, niche) | Related subjects in the lesson note | |
| 2 | Food chain, food pyramide, biotic and ecology interactions | Related subjects in the lesson note | |
| 3 | Agroecosystems, adaptation in organisms | Related subjects in the lesson note | |
| 4 | The origins of culture organisms, general information of abiotic ecologic factors | Related subjects in the lesson note | |
| 5 | Light factor (quality, density and period of light) and factors affecting them | Related subjects in the lesson note | |
| 6 | Temperature factor, heat transfer, factors affecting temperature change, vsoil and air temperature | Related subjects in the lesson note | |
| 7 | Total temperature and chilling requirement, frost damages and precautionary measures, the effects of high and low temperatures on growth and development of organisms | Related subjects in the lesson note | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | To get ready by studying the lesson notes and presents treated until mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Frost damages and precautionary measures, the effects of high and low temperatures on growth and development of organisms | Related subjects in the lesson note | |
| 10 | The effects of water factor (humidity, fog, soil moisture , falls) on organism development | Related subjects in the lesson note | |
| 11 | Water requirements of plants, climate and agriculture | Related subjects in the lesson note | |
| 12 | Soil factor (type and depth of soil, features of base soil, soil reaction, saltiness, soil weariness) and special soil requirements of plants | Related subjects in the lesson note | |
| 13 | Biotic factors, erosion (water and wind erosion), precautions against erosion | Related subjects in the lesson note | |
| 14 | Erosion (water and wind erosion), precautions against erosion | Related subjects in the lesson note | |
| 15 | Environmental pollution (pollutants as solid, liquid and gas, radioactive pollution) precautions against environmental pollution | Related subjects in the lesson note | |
| 16 | Term Exams | To get ready by studying the lesson notes and presents treated until the end of season | |
| 17 | Term Exams | To get ready by studying the lesson notes and presents treated until the end of season |
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 |