Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | TBB-23-143 | SOIL ORGANIC MATTER | Elective | 1 | 3 | 6 |
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Level of Course Unit |
Second Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
The aim of this course is to teach to students defining source, formation, structur and properties of organic matter in soil. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Yrd. Doç.Dr. Uğur ŞİMŞEK |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | Able to define importance of soil organic matter. | 2 | Able to connect between soil quality and soil organic matter. | 3 | Able to make a list of the applications affecting soil organic matter. | 4 | Capable of defining the role of soil organic matter in soil-plant relationships | 5 | Able to apply soil organic matter analyses and evaluate the results. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Daytime Class |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Sources, formation, chemical structur, classification anf importance respect of soil fertility of soil organic matter. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Importance of soil organic matter | | | 2 | Sources of soil organic matter | | | 3 | Formation of soil organic matter | | | 4 | Properties of soil organic matter | | | 5 | Decomposition of soil organic matter | | | 6 | Decomposition activity of soil microorganisms | | | 7 | Progression of decay in satges: Microbial succession | | | 8 | Midterm exam | | | 9 | Humification | | | 10 | Mineralization | | | 11 | Determining decomposition rates | | | 12 | Importance of soil organic matter respect of soil quality | | | 13 | Importance of soil organic matter respect of soil fertility | | | 14 | General Evaluation | | | 15 | Final exam | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Allison, F.E. 1973.Soil organic matter and its role in crop production. Elsevier Science Publishing, New York.
Jenkinson, D.S. 1988. Soil organic matter and its dynamics. pp. 564-707. In A.Wild (ed.) Russell's soil conditions and plant growth. 11th ed. John Wiley and Sons,New York.
Tate, R.L. 1987. Soil organic matter. Biological and ecological effects. John Wiley and Sons,New York.
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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 |
| 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 |
Makeup Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Quiz | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Discussion | 4 | 2 | 8 |
Brain Storming | 4 | 2 | 8 |
Criticising Paper | 5 | 3 | 15 |
Self Study | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 40 | 40 |
Homework | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 4 | | | | | 4 | | | | | LO2 | | 3 | | | | | 5 | 4 | | | LO3 | | | | | | | | | 5 | | LO4 | | | 5 | 4 | | | | | | 5 | LO5 | | | | | 5 | | | | | |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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