Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
TBB-23-136THE ELEMENT ANALYSIS ON SOILElective116
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach to students taking soil samples, analyzing evaluating analyzes results, doing suggestions according to analyazes results.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Yrd. Doç. Dr. Uğur ŞİMŞEK
Learning Outcomes
1Able to define importance of soil organic matter.
2Able to connect between soil quality and soil organic matter.
3Able to make a list of the applications affecting soil organic matter.
4Capable of defining the role of soil organic matter in soil-plant relationships.
5Able to apply soil organic matter analyses and evaluate the results.
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
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction of Laboratory equipment, soil sampling
2Analysis Methods
3Gravimetric Methods
4Volumetric Methods
5Spectrophotometers
6Solution preparation techniques
7Analysis results and calculation methods
8Midterm exam
9Absorptiometry
10N, P, K elements, analysis and calculation methods
11Na, Ca, Mg, elements,analysis and calculation methods
12Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn elements analysis and calculation methods
13B and S elements, analysis and calculation methods
14Total elements in soils
15Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Kacar, B. 2009. Toprak Analizleri (Genişletilmiş 2. Baskı). Nobel Yayın Dağıtım. Nobel yayın No: 1387, Feb Bilimleri: 90, Nobel Bilim ve Aratırma Merkezi Yayın No: 44. Releated scientific articles
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
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Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Makeup Examination122
Quiz20.51
Attending Lectures14228
Practice14114
Laboratory14114
Discussion515
Question-Answer515
Brain Storming5210
Criticising Paper10110
Self Study13226
Individual Study for Mid term Examination12020
Individual Study for Final Examination14040
Homework122
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)180
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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