Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
TBB-23-105		Elective	1	1	6

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle

Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach the basic principles of nutrition physiology and the nutrient element deficiencies that occur in plants and the toxicity symptoms in plants at a certain level. It is aimed to determine the reasons for the use of fertilizers, the types of organic and chemical fertilizers, the factors affecting the use of fertilizers, the calculation of the amount of fertilizer to be applied, the determination of the appropriate fertilization methods in the cultivated plants and the obtaining more products per unit area.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Dr. Faruk TOHUMCU

Learning Outcomes

1	Learns the definition, types and classification of fertilizer.
2	Learns the application methods of fertilizers and the factors affecting their usefulness.
3	Learns how to meet the fertilizer needs of plants and soil and how to calculate the amount of fertilizer.
4	Can advise on soil and plant fertilization.

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Examination of the importance of fertilizer and fertilization, classification of fertilizers, organic and mineral fertilizers, natural and artificial fertilizers, the benefits of fertilization and the factors affecting the use of fertilizers.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Reasons for Fertilizer Use
2	Definition and Classification of Fertilizer Organic Fertilizers
3	Nitrogen Fertilizers
4	Phosphorus Fertilizers
5	Potassium Fertilizers
6	Other Fertilizers
7	Midterm Exam
8	Micronutrient Fertilizers
9	Compound Fertilizers
10	Fertilizer Application Methods
11	Making Fertilizers Slowly Available
12	Factors Affecting Fertilizer Use
13	Fertilizer Problems and Solutions
14	Fertilizer Problems and Solutions

Recommended or Required Reading

1. Prof. Dr. Yıldırım SEZEN 1995. Gübreler ve Gübreleme (İkinci Baskı) Atatürk Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No: 679, Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No:303. Ders Kitabı Serisi No: 55. Erzurum 2. Prof. Dr. Burhan KACAR, Prof. Dr. A. Vahap KATKAT, 2007. Gübreler ve Gübreleme Tekniği, Nobel yayın Dağıtım. Adakale Sokak. No 18/A ISBN nO 987-9944-77-159-7. Ankara•Prof. 3. Dr. Charls A. Black. 1993. Soil Fertility Evaluation and Control. Lewis Publishers CRC Pres, Inc 2000 Corporate Blvd, NW, Boca Raton, Florida.•Prof. Dr. Kowligi R KRISMA, 2002 Soil Fertility and Crop Production. Science Publishers, Inc. Post Office Box 699 Enfiled, New Hampshire 03748, USA, ISBN 1-57808-215-3.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	40
Quiz	1	20
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	1	20
Individual Study for Quiz	1	20
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	60
Quiz	1	20
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	20
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)

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	2	2
Quiz	1	0.5	0.5
Observation	1	10	10
Self Study	1	20	20
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	1	40	40
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	80	80
Individual Study for Quiz	1	20	20
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			173.5

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10
LO1	5	4	4	5	5	3	3	4	4	5
LO2	5	4	4	5	5	3	3	4	4	5
LO3	5	5	4	5	5	5	5	4	5	5
LO4	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High