| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangeland Management | OM406 | 8. Semester | 2 + 1 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet ÖZCAN |
| Instructors |
Mehmet ÖZCAN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The objective of this course is define pasture and rangelands. In addition, students will have information about pasture vegetation species, historical progress and importance in Turkey. |
| Course Content | Natural rangeland and aridity, Usefulness to rangelands and growing relations, Rangeland condition and to determine useful forage amount, Measurement to rangeland vegetations |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Pasture and rangeland concepts - Historical evaluation of pasture and rangeland in Turkey - Vegetation composition of rangeland and pasture - Factors of degeneration on vegetation - Some technical, cultural and managing precautions for improvement - Determine grassy capacity - Make feasible grazing plans. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Determine to arid and semi-arid regions and its definition | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 2. Week | Natural rangeland and aridity | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Rangeland ecology, ecosystems and its components | Visual Presentation Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 4. Week | Usefulness to rangelands and growing relations | Visual Presentation Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 5. Week | Rangeland nature and dispositions in Turkey | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Important rangeland vegetations, herbaceous, woody species | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 7. Week | Graminae and leguminous feed crops | Visual Presentation Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 8. Week | Mid-term exam | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Rangeland condition and to determine useful forage amount | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 10. Week | Necessity to daily forage for animals | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | To determine rangeland capacity | |
| 12. Week | Grazing arrangements | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | Rangeland buildings | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 14. Week | Measurement to rangeland vegetations | Verbal Expression Field Work Practice Course Hours |
| ULUOCAK N., Mera Amenajmanı, İstanbul. |
| GÖKKUŞ A., KOÇ A., Mera ve Çayır Yönetimi, Erzurum 2001 |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40,60 |
| PY14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Verbal Expression | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Visual Presentation | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Practice | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Practice | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Classroom Activities | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
