Information Package / Course Catalogue
Digital Waste Management in Agriculture
Course Code: DJTA008
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To raise awareness and teach practices related to digital monitoring and sustainable management of agricultural waste.

Course Content

Topics include types of waste, environmental impacts, digital tracking tools, recycling technologies, and eco-friendly practices.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Ayhan KARACA
Learning Outcomes
1.Identifies types of agricultural waste.
2.Evaluates the environmental impacts of waste.
3.Explains digital monitoring systems for waste.
4.Develops strategies for waste reduction and recycling.
5.Designs a sustainable waste management plan.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Koç, A. (2022). Agricultural Waste Management and Energy Production.
2.Scarlat, N. et al. (2019). Agricultural Waste in the Circular Economy. Elsevier
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concept and classification of agricultural waste
Week 2 - Theoretical
Types of waste: plant-based, animal-based, packaging waste
Week 3 - Theoretical
Environmental impacts of agricultural waste
Week 4 - Theoretical
Waste reduction and recycling approaches in farming
Week 5 - Theoretical
Composting and biogas production processes
Week 6 - Theoretical
Legislation and legal requirements in waste management
Week 7 - Theoretical
Introduction to digital waste tracking systems
Week 8 - Theoretical
Waste measurement and data collection via sensors
Week 9 - Theoretical
Mapping waste with GIS and remote sensing
Week 10 - Theoretical
Preparing a waste management plan for agricultural enterprises
Week 11 - Theoretical
Zero-waste practices in agriculture
Week 12 - Theoretical
Agricultural sustainability and eco-friendly practices
Week 13 - Theoretical
Integrated waste solutions with advanced digital technologies
Week 14 - Theoretical
General review and assessment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading30412
Individual Work2048
Midterm Examination1022
Final Examination1022
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)52
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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3
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5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026