Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
TAB-23-149PASTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNICAL BASISElective126
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
1. Meadow and pasture with the other to provide the perception of the difference between the concepts of rehabilitation, 2. Meadow and pasture improvement, provide students with information about the dynamic relationship biotic and abiotic factors, 3. Improvement methods to acquire information about the practical advantages, 4. Meadows and pastures with water, soil and water conservation order that the knowledge about the importance of, 5. Applicable to a natural meadow or pasture, and animal care methods to facilitate the management of the facilities and obtain information about structures, 6. Natural meadows and pastures feed, knowledge about the importance of biological diversity and environmental aspects, 7. Vegetation and improvement techniques for the production of high-quality forage pasture-animal relationship and housing land to teach.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Yrd. Doç. Dr. Mustafa SÜRMEN
Learning Outcomes
1Undergraduate qualifications based on the knowledge and skills gained at the level of expertise can develop.
2Meadows and pastures have the ability to choose the methods of improvement
3Evaluation of the information related to the field, learning to manipulate and carry out advanced studies independently
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
The technical principles of grassland improvement and reviews for Turkey, cultural and technical measures to grassland breeding, breeding methods, relationships with each other, breeding method applied to the ecological, topographical and other factors, compatibility, management and administration of animal breeding, the importance of meadow pasture, meadow and pasture water and the role and importance of soil protection.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Definition and Planning Discussion and question-answer about topics
2Natural Insemination, Artificial Insemination, Lean, or as a mixture BreedingDiscussion and question-answer about topics
3Seed bed, seed planting, seeded pastures and rangeland managementDiscussion and question-answer about topics
4Meadows and pastures of foreign plantsDiscussion and question-answer about topics
5Meadows and pastures to fight foreign plantsDiscussion and question-answer about topics
6Meadow and pasture improvement place of burningDiscussion and question-answer about topics
7Fertilization of meadows and pastures Discussion and question-answer about topics
8QuizExam
9Plant nutrients, organic and inorganic fertilizersDiscussion and question-answer about topics
10Meadow and pasture water system, irrigation, ground water, drainage.Discussion and question-answer about topics
11The process of erosion, soil and water conservation methods.Discussion and question-answer about topics
12Facilities and structures that facilitate the management of animals.Discussion and question-answer about topics
13Maintenance of meadows and pasturesDiscussion and question-answer about topics
14General evaluation and repeating courses Discussion and question-answer about topics
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Recommended or Required Reading
Course book: 1. Altın, M., Gökkuş. A., Koç, A.,2005. Çayır Mera Islahı. Tarım ve Köy İşleri Bakanlığı. Ankara Recommended Reading: 1. Bakır, Ö., 1985. Çayır Mera Islahı. Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Ders Yayınları: 947. Ankara. 2. Avcıoğu, R. 1996, Çayır Mera Topluluklarının Özellikleri ve incelenmesi. E.Ü.Z.F. Yayn No:466. Bornova / İzmir. 3. Gençkan, M.S.,1985, Çayır Mera Kültürü Amenajmanı ve Islahı.E.Ü.Z.F. Basımevi Bonova / İzmir. 4. Bakır, Ü., 1969, Suni Meraların Otlatılması Üzerine Ün Araştırmalar. A.Ü.Z.F. Yayın No: 19(1):254-259. Ankara
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
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Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Makeup Examination122
Quiz212
Attending Lectures14228
Practice14228
Discussion14114
Question-Answer14114
Field Work414
Report Preparation21020
Report Presentation212
Self Study21428
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11010
Individual Study for Final Examination11010
Individual Study for Quiz166
Homework515
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)176
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