| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Agricultural and Environmental Simulation Studies |
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| Course Code |
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TS-537 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. SEVİLAY TOPÇU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Understand and distinguish system, modeland simulation terms
Analyse complex and intricate agrarian sytems
Understand and got ability to use simulation models for predicting the climate change, crop growth and environmental degradation
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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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This course aims at giving student an ability to use simulation models that enabling to understand effects of environmental factors on crop production and yield as well as on natural resources. |
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| Course Contents |
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Types of simulation models and their usage,individual modells such as evapotranspiration and water budget, combined and complex models enabling analysis of crop growth and environmental and economics of agricultural production as well as climate models, parametrisation and sensitivity analysis of models. Calibration and validation processes, tutorials using different models inc. (COTTAM, CORNF, CERES, SOYGRO, TOMGRO; WOFOST,SWASUC, vd.) erozyon (EPIC, WIMISA, APSIM etc.) |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom, computer lab |
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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 |
Definitions of system, modell, simulation terms, model types |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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2 |
Constraints and limits of the models |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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3 |
Simple models; Evapotarnspiration and soil water budget models |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture in the computer lab |
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4 |
Combined sophisticated models for simulating environmental degradations and economic analysis |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture in the computer lab |
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5 |
Classification of model parameters; inputs and outputs |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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6 |
Parametrisation and verification studies |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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7 |
Sensitivity analyses |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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8 |
Calibration and validation processes |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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9 |
Climate variability and climate change models |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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10 |
Mid-term Exam |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Mid-term Exam |
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11 |
Crop growth simulation models (WOFOST, CERES, TOMGRO) |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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12 |
Tutorial: Crop growth simulation models (WOFOST, CERES, TOMGRO) |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture in the computer lab |
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13 |
Crop growth simulation models (EPIC, APSIM, etc.) |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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14 |
Tutorial: Crop growth simulation models (EPIC, APSIM, etc.) |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture in the computer lab |
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15 |
Evaluation of simulation results and interpretation of findings |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Has the ability to develop and deepen the level of expertise degree qualifications based on the knowledge acquired in the field of agriculture and irrigation structures |
4 |
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2 |
Has the ability to understand the interaction between irrigation and agricultural structures and related disciplines |
4 |
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3 |
Qualified in devising projects in agricultural structures and irrigation systems. |
1 |
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4 |
Conducts land applications,supervises them and assures of development |
1 |
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5 |
Has the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of agricultural structures and irrigation department |
3 |
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6 |
Has the ability to support his specilist knowledge with qualitative and quantitative data. Can work in different disciplines. |
4 |
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7 |
Solves problems by establishing cause and effect relationship |
5 |
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8 |
Able to carry out a study independently on a subject. |
4 |
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9 |
Has the ability to design and apply analytical, modelling and experimental researches, to analyze and interpret complex issues occuring in these processes.
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5 |
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10 |
Can access resources on his speciality, makes good use of them and updates his knowledge constantly. |
4 |
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11 |
Has the ability to use computer software in agricultural structures and irrigation; can use informatics and communications technology at an advanced level.
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5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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