BBP219 Agricultural Ecology

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

Information

Code BBP219
Name Agricultural Ecology
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. NEZİHE KÖKSAL
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. NEZİHE KÖKSAL (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SEVİL CANTÜRK (A Group) (Asst. Ins.)


Course Goal / Objective

To define the ecological concepts, to comment relationships between biotic-abiotic environmental factors and agricultural production.

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

Absent

Resources

Agricultural Ecology notes (unpublished) available from the CUBIS system

Notes

Çevre ve Ekoloji (Kitap), Remzi Printing House Agroekoloji - Başka Bir Tarım Mümkün, Metis Press


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Defines general ecological concepts.
LO02 Recognize biotic and abiotic environmental factors.
LO03 Discuss adaptation, climate groups, erosion and environmental pollution.
LO04 Explains the effects of environmental factors on the yield and quality of agricultural products.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Adequate knowledge on subjects specific to the discipline of Mathematics, Science and Agricultural Engineering (Horticulture), ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The ability to identify and solve problems related to the cultivation, breeding and product preservation of fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants in horticulture, the ability to choose and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The ability to design in a way that meets the necessary conditions for the cultivation of fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants in the open and greenhouse in horticulture and the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 1
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in horticulture practices, ability to use information technologies effectively
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research issues in the field of Horticulture
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Breeding of Horticultural Plants, developing new varieties, making selection, protecting genetic resources, producing propagation materials (seeds, seedlings, saplings) of developed varieties, ability to work in individual and multi-disciplinary teams
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Ability to write effective reports in the field of Horticulture, to understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to take and give clear and understandable instructions
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, the ability to access information in the field of Horticulture, to follow the developments in science and technology and to constantly renew oneself
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Behaving in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Horticulture, and knowledge of standards used in engineering practices
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Information about applications in business life, such as project management, risk management and change management in the field of Horticulture, awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, information about sustainable development
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knowledge of the effects of horticultural practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of Horticulture, awareness of the legal consequences of horticultural solutions 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Meeting with students and informing them about the lesson. Description and parts of ecologyand introduce general ecologic concepts. Related subjects in the lesson note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Food chain, food pyramide, biotic and ecology interactions Related subjects in the lesson note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Agroecosystems, adaptation in organisms Related subjects in the lesson note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 The origins of culture organisms, general information of abiotic ecologic factors Related subjects in the lesson note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Light factor (quality, density and period of light) and factors affecting them Related subjects in the lesson note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Temperature factor, heat transfer, factors affecting temperature change, vsoil and air temperature Related subjects in the lesson note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
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 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam To get ready by studying the lesson notes and presents treated until mid-term exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
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 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 The effects of water factor (humidity, fog, soil moisture , falls) on organism development Related subjects in the lesson note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Water requirements of plants, climate and agriculture Related subjects in the lesson note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
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 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Biotic factors, erosion (water and wind erosion), precautions against erosion Related subjects in the lesson note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Erosion (water and wind erosion), precautions against erosion Related subjects in the lesson note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Environmental pollution (pollutants as solid, liquid and gas, radioactive pollution) precautions against environmental pollution Related subjects in the lesson note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
16 Practices, and review of course topics. Reading of the papers about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, Tartışma
17 Term Exams To get ready by studying the lesson notes and presents treated until the end of season 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 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 03.06.2024 05:12