| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | OT127 | Organic Fruit and Vegetable Cultivation | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The effect of organic agriculture on product quality and yield. By definition of organic agriculture, it is explained why organic farming is done. Studies on organic agriculture in the world and in our country and problems encountered in organic fruit and vegetable growing. What are the different aspects of organic agriculture from conventional agriculture? |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Prof.Dr.Ümmügülsüm ERDOĞAN |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Comprehends the difference between the production of fruit and vegetables according to the principles of organic farming and the production made with traditional methods. | | 2 | Learns the reproduction methods in organic fruit-vegetable cultivation. | | 3 | Knows cultural methods in organic fruit-vegetable cultivation | | 4 | Gains knowledge about the harvest and storage of organic fruits and vegetables. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| Not |
| Course Contents |
| 381/5000
What is organic farming? What is the difference between organic agriculture and conventional agriculture system? What are the basic rules for transition to organic agriculture? Production of organic fruits, vegetables and vineyards. Organic farming in the fight against pests and diseases. Weed control methods that can be used in organic agriculture. Packaging, labeling, storage and marketing of organic herbal products. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | What is organic farming? Organic crop cultivation in the world and in our country. Why Organic Product? | | | | 2 | Different aspects of organic agriculture from conventional agricultural system. | | | | 3 | What are the basic rules for transition to organic agriculture? Control and certification rules | | | | 4 | Organic fruit production, organic sapling production | | | | 5 | Organic subtrpical fruit cultivation. | | | | 6 | Organic temperate climate fruit cultivar cultivation. | | | | 7 | Sapling production methods in organic fruit growing | | | | 8 | Midterm | | | | 9 | Organic cool climate vegetables farming | | | | 10 | Organic hot climate vegetable cultivation | | | | 11 | Disease management in organic farming | | | | 12 | Management of pest control in organic agriculture | | | | 13 | Methods of striving for weeds that can be used in organic agriculture. | | | | 14 | Packaging, labeling and storage of organic herbal products | | | | 15 | Marketing and evaluation of organic products | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Çakmakçı, R, Ü. Erdoğan, 2012. Organik Tarım. Atatürk Üniversitesi Basımevi, Erzurum
Cubison, S., (2009), Organic Fruit Production and Viticulture. The Crowood Press Ltd. 368 p., England.
Kuepper, G., Ames, G. K., Baier, A., (2004), Tree Fruits: Organic Production Overview. ATTRA Publication. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 2 | 70 | | Field Work | 1 | 30 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 2 | 70 | | Seminar | 1 | 30 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 30 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 70 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | Not |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Question-Answer | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Field Work | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Seminar | 7 | 9 | 63 |
| Self Study | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 2 | 6 | 12 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | | | 4 | 2 | | | LO2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | | | 3 | 3 | | | LO3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | | | 3 | 2 | | | LO4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | | | 3 | 3 | |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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