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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / BIY 445 - BIOLOGY

Code: BIY 445 Course Title: ORGAN?C AGR?CULTURE Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department BIOLOGY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer GENÇAY AKGÜL (akgul@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) GENÇAY AKGÜL,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Increasing student awareness of farming, organic farming in our country, to teach farming

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Students the concept of organic agriculture, organic agriculture, brought up the subject can learn the principles and methods PO-1 Understand the basic concepts regarding the biology programs
PO-6 Are able to assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence
PO-12 Make their knowledge regarding human health and environmental awareness available for the benefit of the society
Examination
Performance Project
LO-2 Students taking the course, if you want to continue studies on organic farming and organic farming, and aquaculture producers will be able to transmit information may be level. PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines
PO-5 Are dedicated to improve themselves by keeping abreast of the developments in science, technology and modern topics
PO-6 Are able to assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence
Examination
Oral Examination
LO-3 Harvest of organic products, the classification, packaging and preservation can learn PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines
PO-4 Have the skills to define, model and solve the biological problems in the field of Biology and related fields
PO-7 Are able to use the modern techniques and devices necessary for the current practices in the field of Biology
Examination
Presentation
LO-4 May have information about strengths and weaknesses of organic agriculture PO-1 Understand the basic concepts regarding the biology programs
PO-3 Are creative, resourceful in terms of conducting biological analysis and equipped with the communication and social skills necessary to take part in team work
Examination
Quiz
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Principles of organic agriculture, aquaculture, differences in other branches of agriculture, organic agriculture in our country and state of the world
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The concept of organic farming, Principles of organic agriculture, aquaculture, differences in other branches of agriculture Oral expression
2 Organic agriculture in our country and state of the world Oral expression
3 Organic matter and nutrient sources used in organic agriculture (vegetable waste, green fertilizers, microorganisms, composting) Oral expression
4 Organic farming techniques in agriculture (site selection, cultivation of the soil, increasing soil fertility, conservation of soil productivity) Oral expression
5 Organic agriculture rotation and rotation plans (Basic principles of sowing examples of suitable types of vegetables and fruits) Oral expression
6 Organic agriculture rotation and rotation plans (Basic principles of sowing examples of suitable types of vegetables and fruits) Oral expression
7 Organic garden pesticide in agriculture (basic principles, Passive protection methods Oral expression
8 mid-term exam
9 Organic garden pesticide in agriculture (soil health, rotation, resistant varieties, mixed planting, fertilizing, weeds) Oral expression
10 Harvest of organic products, classification, packaging and preservation Oral expression
11 Marketing of Organic Products Oral expression
12 Organic production monitoring, control and certification Oral expression
13 Organic production control and certification Oral expression
14 Fighting in organic farming Oral expression
15 Discussion of organic farming issues Oral expression
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Er, ,C., Başalma, D., 2008. Organik tarımdaki gelişmeler, Nobel yayın dağıtım, Ankara.
Required Course instruments and materials
Er, C., Ba?alma, D., 2008. Organik tar?mdaki geli?meler, Nobel yay?n da??t?m, Ankara.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 25
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination 6 2 5
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 12 4 5
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project 10 2 5
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 6 6
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 8 8
       c) Performance Project 2 4 8
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 2 3 6
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 2 3 6
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 6 12
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 2 6 12
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 90