At the end of this course, the students; 1) Gains knowledge of sustainable agricultural practices and general principles. 2) Learn about organic farming. 3) Gains knowledge the soil and soil structure. 4) Gains knowledge of the importance and supply of water. 5) Have knowledge about agricultural practices and environmental effects.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
The students will gain knowledge about agricultural practices and its economic impact, sustainable agricultural practices, expectations from agriculture, organic agriculture, principles and purpose, advantages of organic agricultural, organic production demand, organic agriculture practices around world, international agriculture organizations, quality control systems in organic agricultural production, organic agriculture standards, certification and accreditation, soil and its properties, soil organic matter, soil fertility, soil cultivation, soil-water relationship, importance of water in soil, water supply and irrigation water, irrigation methods, alternative crop production, fertilizers and fertilization in organic agriculture, organic fertilizers and nutrients, animal fertilizers, commercial organic fertilizers, liquid organic fertilizers, mineral and microbiological fertilizers, green fertilizers within the concept of this course.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
1 Agricultural practices and impact on the environment
2nd Week
2 Organic principles for sustainable agriculture
3rd Week
3 Organic farming practices in the world
4th Week
4 Water management in sustainable agriculture I
5th Week
5 Water management in sustainable agriculture II
6th Week
6 Use of plant nutrients in sustainable agriculture I
7th Week
7 Use of plant nutrients in sustainable agriculture II
8th Week
8 Midterm
9th Week
9 Soil management in sustainable agriculture I
10th Week
10 Soil management in sustainable agriculture II
11th Week
11 European Green Consensus and sustainable agriculture I
12th Week
12 European Green Consensus and sustainable agriculture II
13th Week
13 Sustainable Integrated Pest Management strategies I
14th Week
14 Sustainable Integrated Pest Management strategies II
15th Week
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
? Kirişçi, V., Keskin, M., Say, S.M., Keskin, S.G., 1999. Hassas Tarım Uygulamaları, Nobel Kitabevi, Ankara.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Presentation,Discussion,Face to Face
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
28
Assignment
1
10
Quiz
1
8
Oral Exam
1
6
Other
1
6
Total(%)
58
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
58
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
42
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
1
80
80
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
61
61
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
3
3
Homework
1
20
20
Presentation (including preperation)
2
46
92
Total Workload
300
Total Workload / 30
10
ECTS Credits of the Course
10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
