| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soil Science | BSM211 | 3. Semester | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Oktay YILDIZ |
| Instructor(s) |
Oktay YILDIZ |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | This course aims to give basic knowledge of the topics covered by the Topographical Information to the undergraduate students and to provide the students with basic information / concepts about the courses they will take during the undergraduate education. |
| Course Content | Soil concept, Soil Composition, Soil formation and Soil factors Soil formation processes (processes that cause horizonization) Changes in soil system Changes in soil system Physical properties of soils, Soil profile Soil classification, Soil chemical properties Soil reaction, Soil sampling Tools and equipment used to identify soil profile Soil water Soil organic matter Soil Biology and soil biology Plant nutrients Soil productivity Fertilizers and fertilizers Soil and plant analysis |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Basic knowledge about soil information is accumulated. - Soil concept, soil composition, soil formation and soil making factors are learned. - Soil-related practical gains are obtained. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Soil concept, Soil Composition, Soil formation and Soil factors | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 2. Week | Soil formation processes (processes that cause horizonization) | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 3. Week | Changes in soil system | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | Physical properties of soils, Soil profile | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 5. Week | Soil classification, Soil chemical properties | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 6. Week | Soil reaction, Soil sampling | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 7. Week | Tools and equipment used to identify soil profile | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 8. Week | Midterm | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Soil water Soil organic matter | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Soil Biology and soil biology | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Plant nutrients | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 12. Week | Soil productivity | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | Fertilizers and fertilizers | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 14. Week | Soil and plant analysis, Soil management, land use failed, erosion | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 1) A. Ergene, Toprak Biliminin Esasları, Atatürk Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No: 267, Erzurum, 1993. 2) C. Akalan, Toprak Bilgisi, Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No: 309, Ankara, 1988. 3) J.M. Bigham, Methods of Soil Analysis, Soil Science Society of America Book Series: 5, USA, 2008. 4) D.T. Gardiner, R.W. Miller,. Soils in Our Environment, 11th Edition, Pearson/Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, USA, 2008. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Practice | 1 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 76.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
