Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
160701102102	TARIMSAL EKOLOJİ	Compulsory	1	2	5

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

Identification of environmental factors which affect to growth and development of organism. Explain the relation of of the organism surrounding environment. Explain the effects of environmental factors on agricultural production. Explain water and nutriend cycle and enery flow in ecosystem.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Doç. Dr. Süleyman TEMEL

Learning Outcomes

1	To provide understanding of ecological definitions and to develop the ability to relate ecological factors.
2	To gain the ability to interpret natural and agricultural ecological systems.
3	To be able to compare the conventional and alternative production systems
4	To gain the ability to think about the possible effects of global climate change on agricultural activities.
5	To gain the ability to evaluate and interpret biotic and abiotic environmental factors
6	To comprehend the problems arising from ecological factors in agricultural production and to be able to produce solutions

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Agroecology is a scientific discipline that uses ecological theory to study, design, manage and evaluate agricultural systems that are productive but also resource conserving.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Defination of ecology, agricultural ecology and basic ecological terms
2	Defination of ecosystem
3	Energy cycling in ecosystems
4	Biochemical cycling in ecosystems
5	Agriculture and environment
6	Environmental factors-Description of the role of light on plant production
7	Environmental factors-Description of the role of temperature on plant production
8	Midterm exam
9	Environmental factors-Description of atmospheric factor and its role on agricultural production
10	Environmental factors-Description of the role of water on plant production
11	Environmental factors-Description of soil factors
12	Environmental factors-Description of soil factors
13	Biological factors
14	Biological factors

Recommended or Required Reading

Gençtan, T., 2012. Tarımsal Ekoloji. Namık Kemal Üniv. Ders Kitabı. Genel Yayın: 6 Yayın No: 3, Tekirdağ.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	2	2
Self Study	14	9	126
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	1	15	15
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	20	20
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			164

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10	PO 11
LO1	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	3
LO2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO3	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO6	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High