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| Code | SAFS0037 |
| Name | The Methodology and Practice of Agroecology (Science of Sustainable Agriculture) |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| 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 |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
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 | |
| 2 | The Methodology and Practice of Agroecology | Recommended books and notes | |
| 3 | he Agroecosystem: Determinants, Resources, Processes, and Sustainability | Recommended books and notes | |
| 4 | Generating Sustainable Technologies Appropriate to Alternative Farming | Recommended books and notes | |
| 5 | Designing Sustainable Agroecosystems | Recommended books and notes | |
| 6 | Organic Farming | Recommended books and notes | |
| 7 | Polyculture Cropping Systems | Recommended books and notes | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Topics covered until the midterm exam | |
| 9 | Crop Rotation and Minimum Tillage | Recommended books and notes | |
| 10 | Integrated Pest Management | Recommended books and notes | |
| 11 | Weed Ecology and Management | Recommended books and notes | |
| 12 | Geleneksel Tarım | Recommended books and notes | |
| 13 | Ekolojik Temelli Tarımsal Kalkınma Programları | Recommended books and notes | |
| 14 | Geleneksel Tarım Sistemlerinden Sürdürülebilir Tarım Sistemlerine Geçiş | Recommended books and notes | |
| 15 | Toward Sustainable Agriculture | Recommended books and notes | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Topics covered until the final exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Topics covered until the final exam |
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 | ||