| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | TBB-23-139 | PrIncIples of SoIl ScIence | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The course aims to evaluate the physical, mechanical and hydrological properties of soils related to sustainable use of natural resources, environmental and agricultural activities, and to propose solutions to the related problems. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Serdar SARI |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Basic soil physical and chemical properties are measured and defined. | | 2 | Learn the applications related to soil management. | | 3 | Ability to make recommendations on land management. | | 4 | Evaluation of soil physical and chemical properties by using field and laboratory techniques. | | 5 | Learn the ways of using the soil quality parameters in solving problems and in land management. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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| Course Contents |
| Evaluation of scientific findings and information on the structural properties of soil |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | The Importance and Necessity of Soil Science | | | | 2 | General Structure of Soils, Basic Definitions and Concepts | | | | 3 | Soil Formation and Processes | | | | 4 | Classification of soils | | | | 5 | Soil Sampling Techniques | | | | 6 | Physical Properties of Soil | | | | 7 | Mid-term | | | | 8 | Chemical Properties of Soil | | | | 9 | Soil Organic Matter and Management | | | | 10 | Erosion | | | | 11 | Determination of Soil Fertilizer Requirement | | | | 12 | Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers | | | | 13 | Preparing a Fertilizer Proposal | | | | 14 | Turkey Lands | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Ergene, Abdüsselam. Toprak Biliminin Esasları. 1987.
Routledge. Rowell, D. L. (2014). Soil science: Methods & Applications |
| 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 | 50 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | | SUM | 100 |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 12 | 3 | 36 |
| Laboratory | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 48 | 48 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 48 | 48 |
| Homework | 2 | 12 | 24 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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