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Course Code: 
AGR105
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Application: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 

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.

Course Content: 

Ecological theories. Agricultural ecology. Regulation and evaluation of agricultural systems that conserve resources.

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

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

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

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

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.

     

 

   

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)

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

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

   

5,08

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5

 
 
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