Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Agricultural Ecology ZDF 110 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayşe YAZLIK
Instructor(s)
Goals
Course Content
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Learning of the definition of agricultural ecology, importance and scope of its relationship with other disciplines, examining the ecological aspects of current environmental issues
2 The definition of ecosystem elements learn and its evaluation
3 Awareness about agricultural ecology
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The definition of agricultural ecology, importance and scope of its relationship with other disciplines, examining the ecological aspects of current environmental issues
2. Week The definition of ecosystem elements (producers, consumers and parser organisms, energetic and physical factors)
3. Week The working principle of the ecosystem (energy flow, material cycle)
4. Week Food-energy chain and pyramid
5. Week Ecosystem productivity and measurement methods
6. Week Dfferences of natural and agro (agricultural) ekosistem
7. Week Food production systems
8. Week mid-term exam
9. Week Basic elements of plant production (genetic resources, adaptation, classification of land, agricultural land and distribution)
10. Week Environmental conditions, the reaction of the organism's environment the basic principles (reaction types and mechanisms of action)
11. Week Environmental factors such as sun light and the characteristics in terms of crop production
12. Week Light and plant production
13. Week Temperature and crop production
14. Week Atmosphere (oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and other gases, fumes and particles) and plant production
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Skill of apply basic science and engineering knowledge and principles to Agricultural Engineering problems
2 Ability of recognize pathogens, pests, weeds and beneficial organisms frequently seen agricultural fields at microscopic and macroscopic level and able to determine level of damage/benefit together with widespread cases.
3 Having knowledge about the techniques in agricultural production process, identify the basic problems related to the process and the ability to use modern computational tools and techniques in solution of these problems
4 Skill of execute taking into account technical and scientific information defined by current proposals for solving the problems of crop protection, sustainable agriculture, the environment and human health and food safety
5 Disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork ability, to act independently required, have the initiative and creativity skills, ability of communicate acts express of ideas as verbally and written, clear and concise.
6 Skill of follow the current national and international problem
7 Recognize of importance of lifelong learning
8 Self-development skill following the developments in science and technology
9 Ability of awareness of professional ethics and quality systems in agriculture
10 Business ethics and responsibility
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5
PY3 3 3 3
PY4 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5
PY8 4 4 4
PY9 5 5 5
PY10 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Andiç, C., 1999. Agricultural Ecology. Atatürk Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Ders Notları No: 106, Erzurum.
  • Kocataş, A. 1999. Ecology, Environmental Bioilogy. Ege Üniv. Su Ürünleri Fak. Yay. No. 51, 564 s., İzmir.