| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | 170500103105 | SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION | Compulsory | 2 | 3 | 5 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim is to teach main subjects of soil science, soil physics, chemistry and biology, soil fertility and soil classifications
Evaluating soil management practices leading sustainable use of soil resources. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Serdar SARI |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Having theorical and practical knowledges related to Soil Science and Plant Nutrient area, | | 2 | Perceiving knowledge of production methods | | 3 | Having knowledge of measurement and evaluating, applying of methods and techniques, | | 4 | Having knowledge on collecting, analyzing and evaluating data, | | 5 | Examines concerning subjects with scientific and technical methods by using theoretical and practical knowledge, | | 6 | Follows knowledge related with their study area and reaches the sources of knowledge, investigates the written sources of information, | | 7 | Gains option and using capability of technical devices with sources of knowledge, needed for application, | | 8 | Having capability on improving resolution advisory and analyzing, recognizing problems. Gains capability of literal and documental effective communication, | | 9 | Gains capability of advising and expertise, performing, planning of studies regarding with their study area, | | 10 | Gains capability of study among transdisciplinary |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Increase interest on natural resource management
Knowing soil conservation methods
Learning about soil degradation
Accepting sustainability principle
To be environmental friend
Learn more about soil health
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| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction, Description and Soil Components | | | | 2 | Soil parent Material | | | | 3 | Soil Formation | | | | 4 | Soil Forming Factors | | | | 5 | Soil Horizon | | | | 6 | Soil Physical Properties | | | | 7 | Mid term exam | | | | 8 | Soil Chemical properties | | | | 9 | Soil Biology | | | | 10 | Plant Nutritions Elements, | | | | 11 | Soil Polution | | | | 12 | Soil Reclamation | | | | 13 | Soil Water | | | | 14 | Soil and Water Conservation | | | | 15 | Final Exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| o Sürdürülebilir Toprak Yönetimi (M. Rüştü karaman et.al, 2007)Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara Toprak Amenajmanı (Akgün Aydeniz, 1985) Ankara Univ. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 10 | 140 |
| Field Work | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | | 3 | | | | | | 5 | 5 | | 3 | | | 5 | 5 | | LO2 | 3 | | 3 | | 4 | 3 | 3 | | | | | | | | | | LO3 | | | | 4 | | | | | | 3 | | 4 | 5 | | | | LO4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LO5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LO6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LO7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LO8 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LO9 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LO10 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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