ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRINCIPLES

KKSD206

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explains the legal definition and basic principles of organic agriculture.
Compares national and international legislation on organic agriculture.
Explains the production, certification and labeling processes of organic products.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

Explains the regulations regarding the principles and application of organic farming.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to Organic Agriculture and Basic Principles of Organic Agriculture
2^nd Week	Legal Basis of Organic Agriculture in Türkiye: Organic Agriculture Law No. 5262
3^rd Week	Organic Agriculture Implementation Regulation (Current Regulation Review)
4^th Week	Authorized Organizations in Organic Agriculture and Their Duties
5^th Week	Production Rules in Organic Agriculture: Plant Production
6^th Week	Production Rules in Organic Agriculture: Plant Production
7^th Week	Soil and Fertilizer Management in Organic Agriculture ? Compliance with Legislation
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Production Rules in Organic Agriculture: Animal Production
10^th Week	Production Rules in Organic Agriculture: Animal Production
11^th Week	Labeling, Packaging and Marketing of Organic Products
12^th Week	Prohibited and Restricted Substances in Organic Agriculture ? Input Control
13^th Week	Certification and Control Mechanisms of Organic Products
14^th Week	Certification and Control Mechanisms of Organic Products
15^th Week	General Review and Presentations

Recommended or Required Reading

Organic Agriculture Principles and National Legislation, Prof. Dr. Ali İrfan İlbaş.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Assignment	1	10
Total(%)		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		60
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	5	70
Preparation for Final exam	14	3	42
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	7	2	14
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework	1	10	10
Total Work Load			180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			6
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)