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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Crops | ZFZ218 | Turkish | Compulsory | 4. Semester | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Hüseyin GÜNGÖR |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The objective of the course is to instruct students on general information regarding the definition of agriculture, the historical development of agriculture, the general structure of agriculture in Turkey, the general characteristics of field cropping, the classification of field crops, the botany of field crops, and the principles of field crop cultivation (e.g., tillage, sowing, fertilization, irrigation, weed control, and harvesting). |
| Course Content | Grains (Cool climate Grains), Grains (Hot climate Grains), Industrial plants (Cotton, Potato, Sugerbeet), Industrial plants (Sunflower, Brasica, Soya and Tobacco), Edible legumes, Forage Crops (Leguminous Forage Crops), Forage Crops(Grass Forage Crops. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | The student defines the concept of agriculture and comments on the principal areas of agricultural activity. |
| 2 | The student summarizes the historical development of agricultural activities globally and in Türkiye. |
| 3 | The student implements field crop cultivation techniques. |
| 4 | The student learns the classification of field crops and summarizes the general morphological characteristics of the principal plant families. |
| 5 | The student learns general information regarding agricultural systems (irrigated, dry, and humid farming). |
| 6 | The student analyzes the general principles of field crop cultivation (e.g., tillage, sowing, fertilization, irrigation, weed control, harvesting, and others), and interprets this general information and comments on these subjects. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | The History and Economic Significance of Field Cropping, Agricultural Structure, and Land Use Status | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 2. Week | Agricultural Systems - Field Cropping Systems (Irrigated, Dry, and Humid Farming) | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 3. Week | Classification of Field Crops and General Characteristics of Significant Families | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 4. Week | Botany of Field Crops (Morphological Characteristics of Plants: Structure of Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower, and Fruit) | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 5. Week | Plant Breeding and its Fundamental Principles | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 6. Week | Concepts of Growth and Development | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 7. Week | Cultivation of Cool-Season Cereals | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 8. Week | Cultivation of Warm-Season Cereals | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 9. Week | Cultivation of Oilseed Crops | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 10. Week | Cultivation of Starch and Sugar Crops | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 11. Week | Cultivation of Fiber Crops | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 12. Week | Cultivation of Forage Crops | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 13. Week | Stimulant Crops | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 14. Week | Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Utilizes knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates adherence to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Utilizes scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Combines fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Implements plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Utilizes data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Utilizes managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies. | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Develops functional and environmentally sensitive solutions in the design of agricultural structures (such as greenhouses, barns, and pens) by utilizing modern engineering and construction technologies. | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Analyzes energy efficiency for agriculture and develops effective systems by integrating biofuel production and other sustainable energy sources | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Analyzes precision agriculture data (such as satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and handheld radiometers) to develop and implement systems that optimize resource management. | ✔ | |||||
| 15 | Executes entrepreneurial projects developed based on legal and ethical boundaries by following current developments, manages them through interdisciplinary collaboration, and transfers the acquired knowledge to stakeholders. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Homework | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Other Activities | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 102 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
