| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Pasture Development and Improvement |
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| Course Code |
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TBP300 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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2 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. RÜŞTÜ HATİPOĞLU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns the selection of the proper development and improvement methods for the meadow and pasture ecosystems
Learns principles of pasture development through proper grazing management
Learns basics of the weed management in the meadows and pastures
Learning principles of pasture fertilization
Learns principles of reseeding and establishment of meadows and pastures
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To teach principles and methods of pasture development and improvement |
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| Course Contents |
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Economic importance and uses of pasture ecosystems,planning programmes about range improvements ,Reasons of weed proliferation in ranges and precautions to keep them under control,Seeding techniques for impaired pastures,Preparing proper seed mixtures,Development principals of breeding postures ,fertilization techniques of pastures,Rodent and Insect Control in pastures,other special range treatments,facilities and shelters used in pasture development. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Structure and functions of pasture ecosystems |
Reading the topic from the course and reference books |
Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion |
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2 |
Definition of pasture development and improvement |
Reading the topic from the course and reference books |
Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion |
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3 |
Principles of pasture develkopment and improvement |
Reading the topic from the course and reference books |
Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion |
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4 |
Pasture development and improvement through proper grazing management |
Reading the topic from the course and reference books |
Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion |
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5 |
Principles of fertilization in meadows and pastures |
Reading the topic from the course and reference books |
Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion |
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6 |
Fertilization of meadows and pastures |
Reading the topic from the course and reference books |
Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion |
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7 |
The concept and classification of weeds in the meadows and pastures |
Reading the topic from the course and reference books |
Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion |
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8 |
Principles of weed control in meadows and pastures |
Reading the topic from the course and reference books |
Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion |
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9 |
Methods of soil and water conservation in the meadows and pastures |
Reading the topic from the course and reference books |
Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion |
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10 |
Mid term examination |
Preparation for the examination |
Written examination |
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11 |
Range Facilities and Structures for facilitating grazing |
Reading the topic from the course and reference books |
Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion |
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12 |
Principles of artificial seeding in pastures. |
Reading the topic from the course and reference books |
Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion |
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13 |
Applications of artificial seeding in pastures |
Reading the topic from the course and reference books |
Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion |
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14 |
Controlled burning as a pasture improvement method |
Reading the topic from the course and reference books |
Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion |
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15 |
Maintenance procedures of pastures |
Reading the topic from the course and reference books |
Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion |
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16/17 |
Final examination |
Preparing for the examination by working the lecture notes, presentations, related papers and books |
Written examinations |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. |
1 |
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2 |
Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. |
1 |
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3 |
Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops.
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2 |
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4 |
Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. |
3 |
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5 |
Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. |
4 |
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6 |
Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. |
4 |
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7 |
Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. |
1 |
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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. |
1 |
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9 |
Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. |
1 |
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10 |
Works both individually and in a team. |
4 |
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11 |
Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. |
4 |
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12 |
Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. |
4 |
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13 |
Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development |
4 |
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14 |
Shows respect to job ethic. |
4 |
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15 |
Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. |
3 |
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16 |
Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering |
4 |
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17 |
Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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