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Course Description Course Name : Alternative Forage Crops Course Code : TBP362 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Sub-Level (Undergraduate Degree) Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. RÜŞTÜ HATİPOĞLU Prof.Dr. A.EMİN ANLARSAL Prof.Dr. VEYİS TANSI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learning the concept of alternative forage plant Learning potentials of some alternative forage plants as forage crop Learning growing techniques of some important alternative forage plants Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The objective of this course is to give basic knowledge to the student on the alternative plants having potantial to use as forage plant and their growing techniques. Course Contents : This course covers the follwing topics: concept of alternative forage crops, classification of alternatife forage plants, growing techniques of pigweed, forage beet, saltbush, forage kochia, mustard, small burnet, common dandelion, chicory, lacy phacelia, plantain, knotweed, bindweed, mallow, purlane and some forage shrubs Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Alternative forage plant and alternative fodder Pre-Reading lecture topic from the reference books. Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion. 2 Some important alternative forage plants and their growing techniques I: pigweed and forage beets Pre-Reading lecture topic from the reference books Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion. 3 Some important alternative forage plants and their growing techniques II: Sultbushes Pre-Reading lecture topic from the reference books Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion. 4 Some important alternative forage plants and their growing techniques III: Forage kochia Pre-Reading lecture topic from the reference books Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion. 5 Some important alternative forage plants and their growing techniques IV: Mustards Pre-Reading lecture topic from the reference books Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion. 6 Some important alternative forage plants and their growing techniques V: small burnet Pre-Reading lecture topic from the reference books Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion. 7 Some important alternative forage plants and their growing techniques VI: common dandelion and chicory Pre-Reading lecture topic from the reference books Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion. 8 Some important alternative forage plants and their growing techniques VII: Forage sunflower and Lacy phacelia Pre-Reading lecture topic from the reference books Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion. 9 Some important alternative forage plants and their growing techniques VIII: Plantain and knotweed Pre-Reading lecture topic from the reference books Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion. 10 Mid- term examination Preparation for the examination Written examination 11 Some important alternative forage plants and their growing techniques IX: Bindweed and mallow Pre-Reading lecture topic from the reference books Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion. 12 Some important alternative forage plants and their growing techniques X: Purlane, forage carrot and forage melon Pre-Reading lecture topic from the reference books Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion. 13 Some important alternative forage plants and their growing techniques XI: Chervil and caraway Pre-Reading lecture topic from the reference books Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion. 14 Some important alternative forage plants and their growing techniques XII: Yem çalıları-I: Leuceana and tropical acacia Pre-Reading lecture topic from the reference books Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion. 15 Some important alternative forage plants and their growing techniques XIII: Forage shrubs II: Tamarugo and St. John´s bread Pre-Reading lecture topic from the reference books Explaining the lecture topic by power point presentation and discussion. 16/17 Final examination Preparation for the examination Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  AVCIOĞLU R., HATİPOĞLU R. ve KARADAĞ Y., 2009 (Editöler). Yembitkileri: Baklagil Yembitkiler, Cilt III. Tarım ve Köyişleri Bakanlığı Yayını, s:749-830  Tan, M. ve Temel, S. 2012. Alternatif Yem Bitkileri. Atatürk Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Ders Yayınları No: 246.  AVCIOĞLU R., HATİPOĞLU R. ve KARADAĞ Y., 2009 (Editöler). Yembitkileri: Baklagil Yembitkiler, Cilt II. Tarım ve Köyişleri Bakanlığı Yayını, s: 515-543 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. 3 2 Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 3 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. 2 5 Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. 3 6 Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. 4 7 Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. 2 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. 2 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. 2 11 Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 2 12 Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 0 13 Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 2 14 Shows respect to job ethic. 3 15 Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. 2 16 Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering 3 17 Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. 4 * 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 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 102 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.08 ECTS Credit: 4