| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | OT194 | Microbial Fertilizers in Organic Agriculture | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| In this course, it is aimed to teach students the potential of using microorganisms as bio-fertilizers in organic agriculture. Contribution of bio-fertilizers used in organic agriculture to phosphate solubility, effects of bio-fertilizers on nitrogen fixation and plant growth and crop yield, endophytic bio-fertilizers, role of bio-fertilizers in phytohormone production; It is aimed to inform students on subjects such as the role of bio-fertilizers against phytopathogens. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Sinan BAYRAM |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | The potential of using bio-fertilizers in organic farming. | | 2 | Contribution of bio-fertilizers to phosphate solubility. | | 3 | The effects of bio-fertilizers on nitrogen fixation, plant growth and yield. | | 4 | The role of bio-fertilizers in phytohormone production. | | 5 | The role of bio-fertilizers against Phyto-Pathogens. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| Yok |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| Yok |
| Course Contents |
| Organic fertilizers, bio-fertilizers, their contribution to phosphate solubility, the effects of bio-fertilizers on nitrogen fixation and plant growth and crop yield, endophytic bio-fertilizers, the role of bio-fertilizers in phytohormone production; The role of biofertilizers against phytopathogens. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Biofertilizers in organic farming. | | | | 2 | General aims of organic agriculture. | | | | 3 | | | | | 4 | Bio-fertilizers in organic farming. | | | | 5 | Classification of biofertilizers. | | | | 6 | The role of biofertilizers in phosphate dissolution. | | | | 7 | General review before the exam. | | | | 8 | The role of biofertilizers in nitrogen fixation. | | | | 9 | The role of biofertilizers against plant pathogens. | | | | 10 | The role of biofertilizers in phytohormone production. | | | | 11 | Microorganisms with potential for use as biofertilizers. | | | | 12 | Potential for use of microalgae as bio-fertilizers. | | | | 13 | Endophytic biofertilizers. | | | | 14 | General review before the exam. | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Research articles and review articles about bio-fertilizers. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 20 | | Quiz | 1 | 10 | | Question-Answer | 1 | 5 | | Observation | 1 | 5 | | Brain Storming | 1 | 5 | | Report Presentation | 1 | 5 | | Project Preparation | 1 | 5 | | Criticising Paper | 1 | 10 | | Self Study | 1 | 5 | | Oral Examination | 1 | 10 | | Performance | 1 | 5 | | Homework | 1 | 5 | | SUM | 90 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 40 | | Project Preparation | 1 | 15 | | Writing Paper | 1 | 15 | | Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | | SUM | 90 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | There is no internship. |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Attending Lectures | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Question-Answer | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Field Work | 8 | 5 | 40 |
| Brain Storming | 8 | 3 | 24 |
| Project Preparation | 4 | 5 | 20 |
| Project Presentation | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Self Study | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Report | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Oral Examination | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Homework | 6 | 4 | 24 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 3 | | | | | | | 4 | | | | 5 | | | | 5 | | | 4 | | | 4 | | | | LO2 | 4 | | | | | | | 5 | | | | 5 | | | | 4 | | | 4 | | | 3 | | | | LO3 | 4 | | | | | | | 4 | | | | 5 | | | | 5 | | | 4 | | | 3 | | | | LO4 | 5 | | | | | | | 4 | | | | 4 | | | | 3 | | | 5 | | | 5 | | | | LO5 | 3 | | | | | | | 5 | | | | 4 | | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 4 | | |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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