Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
TBBG-110PRACTICAL ADVANCED SOIL PHYSICSElective116
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
1. To teach the topics of soil physics needed in project and research, 2. To solve the problems related to the topics of soil physics, 3. To teach and make experiment related to the topics of soil physics.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mücahit KARAOĞĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1Recognize and distinguish the soil,
2Recognizing soil properties,
3To have knowledge about soil water and aeration,
4Understanding the importance of soil temperature.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Basic concepts Soil dispersing system Soil texture Soil structure Soil aggregation Soil water Soil air Soil temperature
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Basic concepts
2Soil dispersing systemLaboratory work
3Soil textureField study
4Soil texture
5Soil structure Laboratory work
6Soil aggregationField studyLaboratory work
7Midterm
8Soil water
9Soil water
10Soil waterLaboratory work
11Soil air
12Soil temperature
13Problems and solutions
14Problems and solutions
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Karaoğlu, M., 2019. Practical Advanced Soil Physics Course Notes and PPT Presentation.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures12112
Laboratory5210
Experiment5210
Field Trip339
Report Preparation515
Self Study12560
Individual Study for Mid term Examination2510
Individual Study for Final Examination5525
Report515
Homework5420
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)169
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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