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-23-139	PrIncIples of SoIl ScIence	Elective	1	2	6

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	Having theorical and practical knowledge 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

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

• Physical and chemical processes in soil are defined. • Basic soil physical and chemical properties are measured and defined. • Learn the applications related to soil management. • Ability to make recommendations on land management. • Evaluation of soil physical and chemical properties by using field and laboratory techniques. • Learn the ways of using the soil quality parameters in solving problems and in land management.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
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

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

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	50
Homework	1	50
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
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

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	2	2
Self Study	14	5	70
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	7	10	70
Individual Study for Final Examination	7	5	35
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			178

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
LO2		3
LO3			4
LO4				4
LO5					3
LO6						4
LO7							4
LO8								3
LO9									4
LO10										4

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