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Course Code: 
AGR104
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Application: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
6
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 

To increase the sensitivity to the environment and to explain the importance of preventing environmental pollution, to discuss how countries can help effectively and efficiently for large-scale measures, to explain the methods and methodologies used for effective environmental protection, to have a basic understanding and knowledge to be more sensitive and conscious about the environment to train individuals.

Course Content: 

Environmental pollution. Types of waste. Water, air, soil, noise pollution. Purification of wastewater, sludge treatment and disposal. Waste law. Environmental ethics.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Simulation, 5: Case-study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Presentation, C: Homework, D: Project, E:Lab

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

Program

Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Explain the importance of protection of nature and environment for human.

4,9,10,11

1,2,3

A,B,C

Turkey and other countries to protect nature can explain the importance of business partnerships.

4,9,10,11

1,2,3

A,B,C

Explain the importance of preventing air pollution and soil and water pollution.

4,9,10,11

1,2,3

A,B,C

Conduct basic research on the environment and publish articles in related conferences and journals.

4,9,10,11

1,2,3

A,B,C

Students will be able to analyze and interpret the results obtained by experimental tests.

4,9,10,11

1,2,3

A,B,C

Can take into account the human, ethical and ecological dimensions of technology.

4,9,10,11

1,2,3

A,B,C

To be able to make decisions according to the information learned in the face of problems.

4,9,10,11

1,2,3

A,B,C

Can communicate in both written and oral English.

4,9,10,11

1,2,3

A,B,C

 
 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

What does the environment mean? Who are positively and negatively affected by environmental problems?

Lecture notes

2

Physicochemical Processes of Environmental Management

Lecture notes

3

Environmental pollution

Lecture notes

4

Measurement of water pollution for water quality determination: Water supply

Lecture notes

5

Purification of wastewater; Sludge Treatment and Disposal

Lecture notes

6

NPS Water pollution

Lecture notes

7

Midterm

Lecture notes

8

Hazardous waste, radioactive waste

Lecture notes

9

Solid and hazardous waste law

Lecture notes

10

Air pollution: Meteorology and air quality, control of air pollution

Lecture notes

11

Law on air, soil and water pollution

Lecture notes

12

Noise pollution

Lecture notes

13

Environmental Ethics

Lecture notes

14

Environmental Ethics

Lecture notes

 
 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Book

Environmental Pollution and Control 1997.  4th Edition by J. Jeffrey Peirce Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Madison Butterworth-Heinemann; 4 edition (November 25, 1997) Language: English ISBN-10: 0750698993ISBN-13: 978-0750698993

Additional Resources

Turan, M., Kıtır, N., Güneş, A., Topçuoğlu, B., Alkaya, Ü., Erçelik, F., Nikerel, E. 2016. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria’s (PGPR) Enzyme Dynamics In Soil Remediation. Soil Contamination - Current Consequences and Further Solutions Edited by Marcelo L. Larramendy and Sonia Soloneski, ISBN 978-953-51-2816-8, Print ISBN 978-953-51-2815-1, 354 pages, Publisher: InTech, Chapters published December 21, 2016 under CC BY 3.0 license Edited Volume Chapter:11, p:209-231

 
 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Lecture  Notes

Assignments

Homework, Presentations

Exams

Midterm, Final

 
 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm

 

60

Homework & case studies

 

20

Presentation

 

20

Total

 

100

Final to Success

 

40

Semester to Success

 

60

Total

 

100

 
 

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

 

1

To be able to comprehend the economic problems of agriculture; collecting, analyzing and interpreting data at micro and macro levels for economic applications; analyzing the ways of increasing production by applying the basic principles of economy in agriculture; to make the right decision for the future; to produce project based solutions; ability to apply with contemporary techniques.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

To be able to monitor national and international agricultural markets, to understand the behavior of market actors; ability to predict the effects of economic and political developments on the Turkish agricultural sector, and interpret and make decisions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Marketing of agricultural products by using marketing principles and methods; have the basic knowledge about market research and ability to interpret.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Agricultural production tools, equipment, methods and equipment to recognize; application of plant and animal production techniques and models; Ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge related to plant breeding, plant breeding, seed production, genetics, physiology, ecology, biotechnology, plant gene resources, organic agriculture and meadow-pasture management in the field of field crops.

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

5

To develop and deepen their knowledge in the field of information systems at the level of expertise; interpreting and integrating the information acquired in information systems with the information coming from related disciplines; ability to develop new approaches to complex problems in applications in information systems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

To be able to master scientific resources and jurisprudence in the field of law; to be able to make comparative law analysis in national and international field; to ensure that the knowledge acquired in the field of law is transferred to the social and economic field; to have the ability of interdisciplinary analysis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

Ability to set goals and objectives for the organization / institution; information on project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation; awareness of occupational health and safety issues; information on sustainable development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English; the ability to write and understand effective reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; self-study skills.

   

X

 

   

10

To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility awareness; the ability to inform the society on issues related to biodiversity, natural resources, air, water, soil pollution, recycling, environmental sensitivity, environmental protection.

     

 

X

 

11

Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.

   

X

 

   
 

ECTS

 

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration (Hour)

Total Work Load (Hour)

Course hours (Including exams week: 15xtotal lecture hour)

14

3

42

Study hours out of class (Pre-study, practice)

14

4

56

Homework

1

5

5

Presentation

1

5

5

Preparation for Midterm

1

13

13

Midterm

1

1

1

Final exam preparation

1

16

16

Final

1

2

2

Total Work Load

   

140

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

   

5,6

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

6

 
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