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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| PEDOLOGY AND PLANT FEEDING PR. | |
| Code | BBT460 |
| Name | Reclamation of Problematic Soils |
| Term | 2018-2019 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 | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SELİM EKER |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. SELİM EKER
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Define the 'problematic soils' with regard to factors limiting the production and introduce the methods to improve such soils. Dominantly, saline and alkaline soils are considered in this course.
Course Content
Definition and geographical distribution of problematic soils: saline, alkaline, calcareous, acidic, sloppy, organic, vertisol. Characteristics of problematic soil limiting the production activities, possible use of such soils. Formation of saline and alkaline soils. Salinity brought by irrigation, water balance leaching fraction. Reclamation of saline and alkaline soils. Lime requirement for acidic soils.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Comprehends the value of soils even with some problems |
| LO02 | Learns about the reclamation and improvement methods for problematic soils in detail |
| LO03 | Comprehends the significance of soils not only as an agricultural production medium but also as an integral part of the ecosystem, |
| LO04 | Comprehends the need to improve problematic soils to some extend if possible, other wise to preserve them for the future generations. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has basic knowledge generally in Agricultural Sciences and specifically in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Gains basic information about the principles of the intended use of soils | 2 |
| PLO03 | - | Understands the principles of ecological farming in point of sustainable and ecological farming | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Owns basic scientific information on plant nutrients and their applications which ensure healty nutritions of plants for high quality and economic plant production | 1 |
| PLO05 | - | Has the ability to identify, define, formulize and solve engineering problems. Choses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | Leads to the application and development of new technolgies, methods and measuring systems in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition area, under the scope of scientific, economic and rational uses of agricultural areas, | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Carries the effective working ability and self-confidence for taking the responsibility in solo and team works | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | Queries, investigates, thinks analytically and produces project. | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Has the awareness for following the developments in science and technology and renewing them continuously | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Builds effective oral and written communication in Turkish and has enough knowledge in at least one foreign language | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Uses information and communication technologies together with suitable softwares at an advanced level. | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Constantly improve themselves with determining their training needs in accordance with their interests and abilities in the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in addition to their professional development | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Has enough awareness of project management, workplace applicaitons, health of workers, and environment and job safety | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Be aware of the legal results of their activities | 0 |
| PLO15 | - | Gains consciousness for professional and ethical resposibilities | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General description of problematic soils, production-limiting characteristics, worldwide distribution | pre-reading | |
| 2 | Classification of problematic soils based on reasons of occurrence | pre-reading | |
| 3 | Vertisol, calcareous soils, acidic and organic soils, production methods with these soils. | pre-reading | |
| 4 | Organic soils, sloppy soils, and production methods with these soils. | pre-reading | |
| 5 | Description of saline, alkaline, saline-alkaline and acidic soils. | pre-reading | |
| 6 | Salinity criteria and classes. Effects of soil salinity on plants. | pre-reading | |
| 7 | Salt tolerance of plants, EC-yield relationships. | pre-reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | General study | |
| 9 | Water balance-irrigation water requirement. | pre-reading | |
| 10 | Salinity development in soil profile with irrigation. | pre-reading | |
| 11 | Leaching of saline soils, leaching water requirement. | pre-reading | |
| 12 | Alkalinity criteria, classes and formation. | pre-reading | |
| 13 | Reclamation methods for alkalinity, remediation materials. | pre-reading | |
| 14 | Calculation of gypsum or equivalent requirement. | pre-reading | |
| 15 | Determination of lime requirements of acidic soils with different buffer methods. | pre-reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | General study | |
| 17 | Term Exams | General study |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |