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| Code | BBP351 |
| Name | Organic Agriculture |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 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. BURHANETTİN İMRAK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. SEMİH TANGOLAR
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Doç. Dr. BERKEN ÇİMEN (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course is to cover the current situation of organic agriculture in the world and in Turkey, the general principles of organic agriculture, the control and certification procedures in organic agriculture, the natural supply of nutrients to the soil within the scope of the development of organic agriculture, the methods used in the control of diseases, pests and weeds, and the methods used in the control of some plants. Giving samples of organic farming.
Course Content
In this course, information is given about the current situation, purpose and principles of organic agriculture in the world and in Turkey, as well as natural enrichment of the soil with nutrients, methods used to control diseases, pests and weeds, control and certification issues in organic agriculture within the scope of the development of organic agriculture. Organic farming examples are given in some plant species.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Winkler, A.J., Cook, J.A., et al. (1974) General Viticulture. 4th Edition, University of California Press, Berkley, 740 p.
Notes
Winkler, A.J., Cook, J.A., et al. (1974) General Viticulture. 4th Edition, University of California Press, Berkley, 740 p.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Tells the purposes of organic agriculture. |
| LO02 | Tells the differences between organic and conventional agriculture. |
| LO03 | Tells awareness of natural resources and protecting the resource control |
| LO04 | Tells about the control methods used in organic agriculture |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines basic concepts and principles in Landscape Architecture. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Landscapes use original or human-transformed elements of natural systems to meet human needs in a sustainable way. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns the principles and practice of landscape ecology and ecological planning/design and its function in landscape architecture practices. | 1 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the physical and biological indicators required for the description and classification of landscapes at a basic level. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains knowledge about nature, natural processes, characteristics and performances of some organic elements and uses them in the arrangement, protection, development and restoration of landscapes. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can use the knowledge to reflect the philosophy, elements, principles and tools of landscape design into the detailed landscape design process. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge of plant material, which is one of the basic elements of Landscape Architecture, in the arrangement, protection, development and repair of landscapes. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains and applies the ability to identify, define, formulate and solve engineering problems. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses sufficient basic knowledge about the basic principles, processes and tools of Landscape Architecture together with solutions in the professional field. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to analyze a system or process and to design and implement it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The ability to work effectively individually or in multi-disciplinary teams gains the self-confidence to take responsibility. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to collect data, analyze and interpret results with the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Be aware of the issues of entrepreneurship and innovation in the field of landscape architecture by having knowledge of current issues. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning with the ability to access information and to search for resources for this purpose, to use databases and other information resources; acquires the ability to follow the developments in science and technology and constantly renew themselves. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Gains the ability to communicate effectively in Turkish verbal and written. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Gaining the visual, verbal and written ability to improve and explain the ideas of Landscape Architecture by utilizing the contemporary communication methods. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses the knowledge gained in research philosophy and methods in social and human fields related to Landscape Architecture studies in related fields. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains the knowledge and competence of reflecting the basic principles, processes and tools of Landscape Architecture to the detailed landscape design process for the practice of the profession. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains the competence to develop plans and design proposals sensitive to society, space and nature for different landscape types. | 3 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | With the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, awareness of project management, environment and occupational safety; gains awareness about the legal consequences of engineering practices. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organic farming: information about its past, present and future | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 2 | Environmental pollution 1 (Air and water pollution and its causes) | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 3 | Environmental pollution2 (Agricultural pollution and pollution caused by conventional agriculture) | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 4 | Sources of plant nutrients in organic farming | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 5 | Natural supply of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium. | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 6 | Organic Fertilizers (farm manure) | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 7 | Organic Fertilizers (composting) | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation to mid-term | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 9 | Biological Control | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 10 | Biotechnical control | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 11 | Weed management | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 12 | Rotation | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 13 | Organic agriculture in green house | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 14 | Organic farming regulations | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 15 | Organic agriculture certification | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 16 | Final Exams | Prepartion to final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final Exams | Prepartion to final exam | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||