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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| PEDOLOGY AND PLANT FEEDING PR. | |
| Code | BBT462 |
| Name | Soils of Turkey |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Yakup Kenan KOCA |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. SUAT ŞENOL
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Understanding soil formation factors of Turkey and important properties and distribution of soil orders.
Course Content
Soil forming factors of Turkey (Geology, Topography, Climate, Vegetation), Entisols of Turkey, Vertisols of Turkey, Inceptisols of Turkey, Aridisols of Turkey, Alfisols of Turkey, Mollisols of Turkey, Ultisols of Turkey, Spodosols of Turkey, Histosols of Turkey and Main soil limiting factors of the soil of Turkey.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Distinguishes the natural environment factors that have a direct effect on Türkiye's soil properties. |
| LO02 | Taxonomic classes of the Soils of Turkey |
| LO03 | It shows the general characteristics and distribution areas of each of the soil orders distributed in Türkiye. |
| LO04 | The potential use of Türkiye's lands distinguishes the problems that prevent their use in agriculture. |
| LO05 | Demonstrates practical techniques for conducting resource research, preparing presentations, and presenting presentations. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has discipline-specific subject’s adequate knowledge of mathematics, science, and Agricultural Engineering (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition); use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields of the complex engineering problems. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Define, formulate and solve complex problems in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions, and apply modern design methods for this purpose in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition discipline. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems and use information technologies effectively in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition application. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research issues encountered in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Work effectively in interdisciplinary (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition) and multidisciplinary teams; develope individual study skills | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicate effectively orally and in writing; has a foreign language knowledge at the “beginner” level; write reports effectively in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, understand written reports, prepare, design and production reports, make effective presentations, take and give clear and understandable instructions. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gain awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; access information in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, follow the developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Compliance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, and has knowledge of standards used in engineering practices. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gain knowledge of business practices as project and risk management and change management; gain awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Has information about the effects of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition practice’s on health, environmental, and security in universal scale and social dimensions: The problems of the age reflection related with the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition; gain awareness of the legal implications of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition solutions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and distribution of subject among the student | Lecturing | |
| 2 | Geology and geomorphology of Turkey | Group study | |
| 3 | Climate and natural vegetation of Turkey | Group study | |
| 4 | Soil Taxopnomy | Group study | |
| 5 | Entisols of Turkey | Group study | |
| 6 | Vertisols of Turkey | Group study | |
| 7 | Inceptisols of Turkey | Group study | |
| 8 | Aridisols of Turkey | Group study | |
| 9 | Alfisols of Turkey | Group study | |
| 10 | Mollisols of Turkey | Group study | |
| 11 | Spodosols of Turkey | Group study | |
| 12 | Ultisols of Turkey | Group study | |
| 13 | Histosols of Turkey | Group study | |
| 14 | The potential and agricultural use of soils of Turkey. | Group study | |
| 15 | Mid term exam | Written exam | |
| 16 | Final exam | Written exam | |
| 17 | Final exam | Written exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 50 | 20 |
| 1. Performance Task (Seminar) | 50 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||