| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agrology | ZFZ211 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3. Semester | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Oktay YILDIZ |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The objective of this course is to equip undergraduate students with fundamental concepts within the scope of soil science, to establish a general awareness regarding contemporary approaches such as smart agriculture, and to provide the foundational knowledge requisite for subsequent undergraduate courses. |
| 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 |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | The student defines and elucidates the foundational concepts pertaining to soil science. |
| 2 | The student elucidates the concept of soil; defines its constituent components and soil formation (pedogenesis); and enumerates and illustrates the factors of soil formation with exemplary instances. |
| 3 | The student analyzes soil samples by employing theoretical knowledge pertaining to soil science in practical applications/laboratory exercises. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Soil concept, Soil Composition, Soil formation and Soil factors | Interview Presentation (Preparation) |
| 2. Week | Soil formation processes (processes that cause horizonization) | Interview Presentation (Preparation) |
| 3. Week | Changes in soil system | Presentation (Preparation) Interview |
| 4. Week | Physical properties of soils, Soil profile | Interview Presentation (Preparation) |
| 5. Week | Soil classification, Soil chemical properties | Interview Presentation (Preparation) |
| 6. Week | Soil reaction, Soil sampling | Interview Presentation (Preparation) |
| 7. Week | Tools and equipment used to identify soil profile | Presentation (Preparation) Interview |
| 8. Week | Tools and equipment used to identify soil profile | Presentation (Preparation) Interview |
| 9. Week | Soil water Soil organic matter | Interview Presentation (Preparation) |
| 10. Week | Soil Biology and soil biology | Interview Presentation (Preparation) |
| 11. Week | Plant nutrients | Presentation (Preparation) Interview |
| 12. Week | Soil productivity | Presentation (Preparation) Interview |
| 13. Week | Fertilizers and fertilizers | Interview Presentation (Preparation) |
| 14. Week | Soil and plant analysis, Soil management, land use failed, erosion | Interview Presentation (Preparation) |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Utilizes (or Applies) knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates adherence (or behaves) to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Utilizes (or Applies) scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Integrates (or Combines) fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Implements (or Applies) plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Utilizes (or Employs) data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Applies (or Implements) sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Utilizes (or Applies) managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies. | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Develops functional and environmentally sensitive (or sustainable) solutions in the design of agricultural structures (such as greenhouses, barns, and pens) by utilizing modern engineering and construction technologies. | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Analyzes energy efficiency for agriculture and develops effective systems by integrating biofuel production and other sustainable energy sources | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Analyzes precision agriculture data (such as satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and handheld radiometers) to develop and implement systems that optimize resource management. | ✔ | |||||
| 15 | Executes entrepreneurial projects developed based on legal and ethical boundaries by following current developments, manages them through interdisciplinary collaboration, and transfers the acquired knowledge to stakeholders. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY6 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY7 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY8 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY9 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY13 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY14 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY15 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| Diğer Kaynaklar |
|
| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 4 | 0.5 | 2 |
| Research | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 102 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
