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Course Description Course Name : Crop Production Systems and Organic Farming Course Code : TBP202 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. VEYİS TANSI Prof.Dr. TACETTİN YAĞBASANLAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns about the principles and instruments of organic farming principles in detail. Gains necessary knowledege and special skills on the organic farming certifcation procedures and makes plans and projects for organic farmers Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The potential of agricultural sources in Turkey field crops protection systems,soil management in dry farming,fertilization and maintenance,Irrigated Agriculture,Description and Regulations of Organic Farming.The size and the developmen ts of organic farming in Turkey and in the world,the importance of crop rotation systems,crop rotation systems in dry agriculture,The biologic variety of green fertilization,natural plant growth and pest control Course Contents : Ecological regions of Turkey. Irrigated and dry land farming. Tillage,fallowing, planting,sowing and fertilizing in dryland , irrigated farming applications.Crop Rotation Systems in Irrigated farming What is organic farming ?, The origins and notions, certified organic principles, (biodiversity, diversification and integrations of enterprises, sustainability, natural plant nutrition, integrity) tool and practices (planned crop rotation, green manure and cover crops, manuring and composting, intercropping and companion planting, tillage, mulching, beirational pesticides, buffers and barriers record-keeping. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Class   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction of the cource and discussion of the cource content Topics on course notes and other resources Straight narrative technique, Power Point presantation and discussion 2 History and initiators of organic farming Topics on course notes and other resources Straight narrative technique, Power Point presantation and discussion 3 Economic magnitudes of the organic farming; World Topics on course notes and other resources Straight narrative technique, Power Point presantation and discussion 4 Economic magnitudes of the organic farming; Turkey Topics on course notes and other resources Straight narrative technique, Power Point presantation and discussion 5 Principles of the organic farming, biodiversity, uniting or integration of farms Topics on course notes and other resources Straight narrative technique, Power Point presantation and discussion 6 Principles of the organic farming, sustainability, natural plant nutrition, natural pesticide management Topics on course notes and other resources Straight narrative technique, Power Point presantation and discussion 7 Tools of the organic farimng, crop rotation, green manuring, cover crop agriculture, ley farming and cultivation with companion crop, fertilization and compost, mulch and record keeping Topics on course notes and other resources Straight narrative technique, Power Point presantation and discussion 8 Certification rules in organic farming, introduction of period Preparing for the exam by working the lecture notes, presentations, related papers and books. Straight narrative technique, Power Point presantation and discussion 9 Mid term exam Topics on course notes and other resources Written exam 10 Agricultural source potential in Turkey Topics on course notes and other resources Straight narrative technique, Power Point presantation and discussion 11 Ecological regions in Turkey and agriculture system Topics on course notes and other resources Straight narrative technique, Power Point presantation and discussion 12 Farming systems and homework will be given on this topic Topics on course notes and other resources Straight narrative technique, Power Point presantation and discussion 13 Tillage and fallow in dry farming Topics on course notes and other resources Straight narrative technique, Power Point presantation and discussion 14 Fertilization and sowing in dry farming Topics on Course notes and other resources Straight narrative technique, Power Point presantation and discussion 15 Irrigated farming system. Topics on course notes and other resources Straight narrative technique, Power Point presantation and discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparing for the exam by studying the lecture notes, presentations, related papers and books. Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Er, C., BAŞALMA, D.2008. Organik Tarımdaki Gelişmeler  REHBER, E. 2011. Organik Tarım Ekonomisi. Ekin Yayın Evi  Organik Tarım. ETO Ekolojik Tarım Organizasyonu Derneği, Ege Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi, 2002 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 0 2 Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 0 3 Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. 4 4 Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. 4 5 Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. 4 6 Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. 5 7 Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. 0 8 Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. 3 9 Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 0 10 Works both individually and in a team. 4 11 Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 4 12 Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 1 13 Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 0 14 Shows respect to job ethic. 1 15 Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. 4 16 Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering 4 17 Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 6 12     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 100 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4 ECTS Credit: 4