Information Package / Course Catalogue
Organic Agriculture
Course Code: TRİ220
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: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach the organic vegetable and animal production priciples.

Course Content

The definition of organic farming, the general principles, organic agriculture law, differences from conventional agriculture, crop and animal production in organic agriculture

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to recognize the principles of organic vegetable production
2.To be able to recognize the principles of organic animal production
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The concept of organic farming, organic farming principles and the implementation of the regulation concerning the examination of the distribution of tasks
Week 2 - Theoretical
The principles of organic farming and aquaculture, differences in other branches of agriculture, organic farming in the world and in Turkey Status
Week 3 - Theoretical
The principles of organic crop production and animal production
Week 4 - Theoretical
Used in organic farming organic matter and nutrient sources (plant waste, green fertilizers, micro-organisms, compost preparation, grassland, organic feeds and animal feed))
Week 5 - Theoretical
Organic agriculture, crop rotation, and rotation plans (Basic principles, proper crop rotation species grown samples),
Week 6 - Theoretical
Organic agriculture, plant protection and animal health (basic principles, Passive protection methods)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Organic livestock production systems, organic livestock production, organic livestock production, animal shelters, animal husbandry, organic poultry, organic beekeeping
Week 8 - Theoretical
MID-TERM
Week 9 - Theoretical
Species and breed selection, environmental compliance, record-keeping, breeding selection, breeding
Week 10 - Theoretical
Species and breed selection, environmental compliance, record-keeping, breeding selection, breeding
Week 11 - Theoretical
Classification of organic products, packaging and storage
Week 12 - Theoretical
Marketing of Organic Products
Week 13 - Theoretical
Organic production, inspection, control and certification
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sustainability of organic livestock and crop production in Turkey
Week 15 - Theoretical
Discussion and evaluation of the course of organic farming issues.
Week 16 - Final Exam
FINAL EXAM
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment50210
Reading50210
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
5
3
4
2
1
OÇ-2
2
5
3
1
2
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026