| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Impacts of Climate Changes on Agricultural Production Systems |
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| Course Code |
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TS-549 |
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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. MUSTAFA ÜNLÜ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knowledge of agricultural production systems to investigate the possible effects of climate change will be increased.
Determining the measures to be taken against climate changes shall be better prepared for the future.
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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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The possible effects of climate change on agricultural production systems and intended measures to be taken. |
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| Course Contents |
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Earth´s climate system and balances and the impact of greenhouse gases, global carbon balance, and processes of scientific basis of climate change, the potential impacts of climate change, the effects of agriculture and water resources, climate change simulation, climate models, measures. |
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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 |
Earth´s climate system and balances |
The relevant sections from different sources |
Written and visual expression |
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2 |
Earth´s atmosphere and Effect of the of greenhouse gases |
The relevant sections from different sources |
Written and visual expression |
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3 |
The effects of increasing greenhouse gases |
The relevant sections from different sources |
Written and visual expression |
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4 |
World carbon balance and giving homework issues |
The relevant sections from different sources and internet browsing |
Written and visual expression |
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5 |
Scientific basis of climate change and the processes |
The relevant sections from different sources and internet browsing |
Written and visual expression |
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6 |
The potential effects of climate change on agriculture and water resources |
The relevant sections from different sources and internet browsing |
Written and visual expression |
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7 |
Simulation of climate change and giving homework issues |
The relevant sections from different sources and internet browsing |
Written and visual expression |
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8 |
Climate models and measures
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The relevant sections from different sources and internet browsing |
Written and visual expression |
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9 |
Midterm Exam |
Midterm Exam |
Midterm Exam |
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10 |
Natural and artificial climate change |
The relevant sections from different sources and internet browsing |
Written and visual expression |
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11 |
Climate conferences |
The relevant sections from different sources and internet browsing |
Written and visual expression |
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12 |
Climate conferences |
The relevant sections from different sources and internet browsing |
Written and visual expression |
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13 |
Air temperature and precipitation trends in Turkey |
The relevant sections from different sources and internet browsing |
Written and visual expression |
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14 |
Expected climate changes in the GAP and Cukurova regions |
The relevant sections from different sources and internet browsing |
Written and visual expression |
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15 |
Scenarios on the effects of climate changes |
The relevant sections from different sources and internet browsing |
Written and visual expression |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Final Exam |
Final Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Kadıoğlu, M., 2001. Küresel İklim Değişimi ve Türkiye.Güncel Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 382s.
Bazzaz, F., Sombroek, W., 1996. Global Climate Change and Agricultural Production. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Rome, Italy, 345 s.
McCarthy J.J., Canziani, F.O., Leary, N.A., Dokken, J.D., White, K.S., 2001. Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. Cambrigdge University Press., 1032s.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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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 |
2 |
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2 |
Has the ability to understand the interaction between irrigation and agricultural structures and related disciplines |
3 |
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3 |
Qualified in devising projects in agricultural structures and irrigation systems. |
3 |
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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. |
5 |
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7 |
Solves problems by establishing cause and effect relationship |
3 |
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8 |
Able to carry out a study independently on a subject. |
3 |
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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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