To present the importance, formation, classification, diagnosis and characterization of soil which is one of the most important natural resources in the most general and simple expression.
Soil Science. Physical, chemical and microbiological analysis of soils. Mapping and classification. Soil characterization.
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Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
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Can perceive the importance of soil. Explain soil formation factors and processes. |
4,10,11 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Make predictions about soil types that may occur under different main material, climate, topography etc. factors. |
4 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Explain the morphological, physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. Analyze these features. |
4 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Explain the potential values of different soil types as plant production environment. |
4 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Can identify problems, analyze and develop solutions. |
4,10,11 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Can conduct field and laboratory studies and collect data about the field. |
4,10,11 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Can work interdisciplinary and communicate effectively verbally and in writing. |
9 |
1,2,3 |
A,B,C |
Course Flow
COURSE CONTENT |
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
1 |
Definition and general structure of soil |
Lecture notes |
2 |
Soil main material |
Lecture notes |
3 |
Physical disintegration and chemical decomposition processes in soil formation |
Lecture notes |
4 |
Soil formation factors and soil fertility and productivity |
Lecture notes |
5 |
Soil classification and soil management |
Lecture notes |
6 |
Soil-water-plant relations and land management |
Lecture notes |
7 |
Midterm |
Lecture notes |
8 |
Soil structure; definition and diagnosis soil improvement |
Lecture notes |
9 |
Soil color and temperature and plant breeding |
Lecture notes |
10 |
Soil water |
Lecture notes |
11 |
Colloidal structure of soil and cation exchange, soil pH and buffering |
Lecture notes |
12 |
Plant nutrients and productivity |
Lecture notes |
13 |
Edaphons |
Lecture notes |
14 |
Organic substance |
Lecture notes |
Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Lecture Notes |
Elements of the Nature and Properties of Soils 2009. by Nyle C. Brady Emeritus Professor, Raymond R. Weil ISBN-13: 9780135014332 Publisher: Pearson Publication date: 07/01/2009 Series: Agribooks the Pearson Custom Publishing Program for Agriculture Series / Edition 3 |
Additional Resources |
Ergene, A., 1995. Toprak Biliminin Esasları. Atatürk Üniversitesi Yayınları No: 586, Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No: 267, Ders Kitapları Serisi No; 42, Erzurum. Akalan, İ. 1988. Toprak Bilgisi. Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No:1058. Ders Kitapları Serisi No; 309, Ankara |
Material Sharing
MATERIAL SHARING |
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Documents |
Lecture Notes |
Assignments |
Homework, Presentations |
Exams |
Midterm, Final |
Assessment
ASSESSMENT |
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
NUMBER |
PERCENTAGE |
Midterm |
60 |
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Homework & case studies |
20 |
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Presentation |
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20 |
Total |
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100 |
Final to Success |
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40 |
Semester to Success |
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60 |
Total |
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100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM |
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To be able to comprehend the economic problems of agriculture; collecting, analyzing and interpreting data at micro and macro levels for economic applications; analyzing the ways of increasing production by applying the basic principles of economy in agriculture; to make the right decision for the future; to produce project based solutions; ability to apply with contemporary techniques. |
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To be able to monitor national and international agricultural markets, to understand the behavior of market actors; ability to predict the effects of economic and political developments on the Turkish agricultural sector, and interpret and make decisions. |
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Marketing of agricultural products by using marketing principles and methods; have the basic knowledge about market research and ability to interpret. |
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Agricultural production tools, equipment, methods and equipment to recognize; application of plant and animal production techniques and models; Ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge related to plant breeding, plant breeding, seed production, genetics, physiology, ecology, biotechnology, plant gene resources, organic agriculture and meadow-pasture management in the field of field crops. |
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To develop and deepen their knowledge in the field of information systems at the level of expertise; interpreting and integrating the information acquired in information systems with the information coming from related disciplines; ability to develop new approaches to complex problems in applications in information systems. |
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To be able to master scientific resources and jurisprudence in the field of law; to be able to make comparative law analysis in national and international field; to ensure that the knowledge acquired in the field of law is transferred to the social and economic field; to have the ability of interdisciplinary analysis. |
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Ability to set goals and objectives for the organization / institution; information on project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation; awareness of occupational health and safety issues; information on sustainable development. |
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Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English; the ability to write and understand effective reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. |
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Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; self-study skills. |
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To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility awareness; the ability to inform the society on issues related to biodiversity, natural resources, air, water, soil pollution, recycling, environmental sensitivity, environmental protection. |
X |
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Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself. |
X |
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ECTS
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Work Load (Hour) |
Course hours (Including exams week: 15xtotal lecture hour) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Study hours out of class (Pre-study, practice) |
14 |
6 |
84 |
Homework, Presentation, Research |
3 |
3 |
9 |
Midterm |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Final |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Final exam preparation |
1 |
3 |
3 |
Total Work Load |
142 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
5,68 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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6 |