Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : SBH002 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 3 |
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the structure, functioning and importance of grassland and rangeland ecosystems in livestock production; to recognize major grassland and rangeland plant species through their fundamental characteristics; to evaluate plant composition, grazing, rangeland management, range improvement and rehabilitation practices from an integrated perspective; and to develop the knowledge and awareness required for the sustainable use and management of grassland and rangeland resources in animal production.
This course covers the concepts, ecological characteristics and importance of grasslands and rangelands in livestock production; the structure and functioning of grassland and rangeland ecosystems; the general characteristics and classification of grassland and rangeland plants; major grass, legume and other important forage species; plant composition, forage yield and quality; the formation, development and degradation of grasslands and rangelands; grazing principles; rangeland management, rehabilitation and improvement practices; grassland quality assessment; and the current status, challenges and sustainable management of grassland and rangeland resources in Türkiye.
| 1. | Explain the fundamental characteristics, structure and importance of grassland and rangeland ecosystems in livestock production. |
| 2. | Classify and distinguish grassland and rangeland plants according to their basic morphological and functional characteristics. |
| 3. | Evaluate the main factors affecting plant composition, forage yield and forage quality in grasslands and rangelands. |
| 4. | Interpret the formation, development and degradation processes of grassland and rangeland ecosystems from an ecological perspective. |
| 5. | Explain the fundamental principles of grazing, rangeland management and rehabilitation, and compare appropriate management approaches. |
| 6. | Assess the sustainable utilization of grassland and rangeland resources and interpret their significance for livestock production. |
| 1. | Gökkuş, A. & Koç, A. Grassland and Rangeland Management. Publications of the Faculty of Agriculture, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Türkiye. |
| 2. | Gökkuş, A., Koç, A. & Çomaklı, B. Grassland and Rangeland Practical Guide. Publications of the Faculty of Agriculture, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Türkiye. |
| 3. | Altın, M., Gökkuş, A. & Koç, A. Grassland and Rangeland Management (Vols. I–II). Republic of Türkiye, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Publications, Ankara, Türkiye. |
| 4. | Gençkan, M. S. Grassland and Rangeland Culture, Management and Rehabilitation. Publications of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ege University, İzmir, Türkiye. |
| 5. | Tükel, T. & Hatipoğlu, R. Grassland and Rangeland Management. Publications of the Faculty of Agriculture, Çukurova University, Adana, Türkiye. |
| 6. | Republic of Türkiye, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Current Legislation and Technical Publications on Grassland and Rangeland Management. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1 | %5 |
| Quiz | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| Assignment | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Reading | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Individual Work | 14 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| Quiz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 75 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
OÇ-2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
OÇ-3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
OÇ-4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
OÇ-5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
OÇ-6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |