To define the environmental factors they need for living and development of living things, to explain the relationships between living things and environmental factors and to evaluate the role of environmental factors in terms of crop production.
Ecological theories. Agricultural ecology. Regulation and evaluation of agricultural systems that conserve resources.
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Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
To be able to comprehend the importance of environment and natural resources. |
4,10,11 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Understand the basic concepts of agricultural ecology and ecosystem. |
4,10,11 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Learn about environmental conditions in agricultural ecosystems. |
4,10,11 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Understand the differences between natural and agricultural ecosystems. |
4,10,11 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Evaluate productivity in ecosystem. |
4,10,11 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Explain the basic features of crop production. |
4,10,11 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Explain the use of biotechnology in agriculture and understand the importance of acquiring new technologies. |
4,10,11 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Explain the benefits of biotechnological approaches to ecology. |
4,10,11 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Course Flow
COURSE CONTENT |
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
1 |
Definition and classification of ecology, basic ecological concepts |
Lecture notes |
2 |
Ecosystem concept, energy flow in ecosystems |
Lecture notes |
3 |
Biochemical cycles in ecosystems |
Lecture notes |
4 |
Agriculture and Environment |
Lecture notes |
5 |
Use of biotechnology in agriculture |
Lecture notes |
6 |
The effects of global climate change and stress conditions on ecology |
Lecture notes |
7 |
Environmental factors-Light and temperature |
Lecture notes |
8 |
General Review-Midterm Exam |
Lecture notes |
9 |
Environmental factors- Air and air movements |
Lecture notes |
10 |
Environmental factors-Water |
Lecture notes |
11 |
Environmental factors-Biodiversity |
Lecture notes |
12 |
Environmental factors-Soil |
Lecture notes |
13 |
Biological factors |
Lecture notes |
14 |
Carbon footprint |
Lecture notes |
Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Lecture Notes |
Fundamentals of Ecology and Environment 2018, Pranav Kumar Usha MinaPathfinder Publication New Delhi, India Essentials of Ecology 2009 G. TYLER MILLER, JR. SCOTT E. SPOOLMANLibrary of Congress Control Number: 2008933001 ISBN-13: 978-0-495-55795-1 ISBN-10: 0-495-55795-1 Brooks/Cole 10 Davis Drive Belmont, CA 94002-3098 USA |
Additional Resources |
Taban S., Turan, M. (2012). Plant Nutrition in Organic Farming. Chapter 5 (p 475-555). Plant Nutrition. Editor, M. Rüstü Kararaman, Dumat Ofset Ltd. Bahçekapı Mh. 2477 sok. No:6. Şaşmaz /Yenimah. Anakara. ISBN978-605-87103-2-0. |
Material Sharing
MATERIAL SHARING |
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Documents |
Lecture Notes |
Assignments |
Homework, Presentations |
Exams |
Midterm, Final |
Assessment
ASSESSMENT |
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
NUMBER |
PERCENTAGE |
Midterm |
60 |
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Homework & case studies |
20 |
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Presentation |
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20 |
Total |
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100 |
Final to Success |
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40 |
Semester to Success |
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60 |
Total |
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100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM |
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No |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Contribution |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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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. |
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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. |
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3 |
Marketing of agricultural products by using marketing principles and methods; have the basic knowledge about market research and ability to interpret. |
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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. |
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X |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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9 |
Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; self-study skills. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
10 |
1 |
10 |
Homework |
3 |
15 |
45 |
Presentation, Seminar preparation |
1 |
10 |
10 |
Preparation for midterm exams |
1 |
7 |
7 |
Midterm |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Final exam preparation |
1 |
10 |
10 |
Final |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Total Work Load |
127 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
5,08 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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5 |