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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| AGRICULTURE ECONOMY PR. | |
| Code | TEP207 |
| Name | Soil Science |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. KEMAL YALÇIN GÜLÜT |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AYFER ALKAN TORUN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the concept of the soil forming upper part of the Earth crust and including life in it; To provide students with the knowledge about soil formation, soil parent material, composition and properties of soil, weathering, texture, clay minerals, oxides and hydroxides; To have students gain knowledge about soil organic matter, soil organisms, cation exchange and adsorption, anion adsorption, soil acidity, coagulation and peptisation, soil structure, soil water, soil temperature, soil color, soil, air and nutrients in the soil
Course Content
Examining specific events by which a rock makes up the soil under certain climatic conditions and under the vegetation leaving residues, decomposition, mineral formation and fragmentation, explaining how soil is formed at the end of the events of huminification, structural formation and accumulation undergoing changes and the continuity of this constant change as well as the interaction of properties of the soil in question in providing plant nutrients.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | is be able to explain and apply basic theories related to major science and engineering courses in order to form a foundation which enables him/her to understand advanced level subjects related to his/her profession | 3 |
| PLO02 | - | is able to describe, intorduce and evaluate crop and animal production techniques, tools and equipment used in this area and explain role, importance and development of agriculture in national and world economy | 2 |
| PLO03 | - | is able to describe characteristics and interrelations of all stages from production to consumption in agricultural sector; is able to describe basic concepts related to efficienct and sustianable use of resources; is able to explain and apply basic economic principles used for this purpose | 1 |
| PLO04 | - | is able to explain concepts, thought, theory and methods related to major economic, social, natural, cultural, institutional, organizational and legal factors affecting activities in agricultural sector and rural areas, also national and international forces and interaction between them, their universal and social effects | 1 |
| PLO05 | - | is able to apply basic principles of economics to the problemes encountered in agricultural sector | 1 |
| PLO06 | - | is able to show and express economic and social data to be used in agricultural decision making process in tables, graphs and mathematical symbols | 1 |
| PLO07 | - | is able to apply ecosystem, biodiversity, sustainable resource management, rural development, planning and technology use related knowledge to crop and animal production and marketing processes | 2 |
| PLO08 | - | determines required data related to the analysis of problems encountered in agricultural sector, critically examines and uses those data, selects a proper frame, model and method for the analysis, and evaluates results of the analysis | 1 |
| PLO09 | - | uses basic information technologies in the analysis of economic and social data and uses software prepared for this purpose and interpretes results | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | is able to carry studies related to his/her field independently and according to the legal procedures; is able to give consultancy, supervising, and expertise services in those fields; is able to join to team works | 1 |
| PLO11 | - | is able to get access to actual and updated information in the field; is able to inquire knowledge obtained and use them for public benefit according to the purpose selected | 1 |
| PLO12 | - | is able to communicate with sepacialist and non-specialist people both in verbal and written form; is able to select most appropriate communications methods; is able to develop cooperation with stakeholders on producer and organization basis | 1 |
| PLO13 | - | acquires general and professional foreign language command at a sufficient level to observe professional developments and communicate with colleagues;is able to use information and communication technologies | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | is able to identify problems that can be encountered in agricultural sector; determines their context, evaluates effects of solutions, projects and policies applied in this context, produces solutions, projects and policy alternatives, foresees possible effects of alternatives suggested by himself/herself or others, selects the most appropriate alternative in terms of the goals selected, applies, direcs and monitors project | 2 |
| PLO15 | - | is able to describe historical development of the profession, ethical principles obligatory during the performance of the profession and to be consicous of meticulous application of these principles | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Soil Science- Pedosfer | Lecture with Powerpoint presentationt, case study and laboratouvar practical | |
| 2 | Profile - Horizon, application of the subject and report preparation | Lecture with Powerpoint presentationt, case study and laboratouvar practical | |
| 3 | Parent Material in Soil Forming | Lecture with Powerpoint presentationt, case study and laboratouvar practical | |
| 4 | Decomposition, Degradation | Lecture with Powerpoint presentationt, case study and laboratouvar practical | |
| 5 | Structure (Texture), application of the subject, and report preparation | Lecture with Powerpoint presentationt, case study and laboratouvar practical | |
| 6 | Mineral Composition of Soil- Clay minerals | Lecture with Powerpoint presentationt, case study and laboratouvar practical | |
| 7 | Organic Matter, application of the subject, and report preparation | Lecture with Powerpoint presentationt, case study and laboratouvar practical | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture with Powerpoint presentationt, case study and laboratouvar practical | |
| 9 | Cation - Anion Adsorption | Lecture with Powerpoint presentationt, case study and laboratouvar practical | |
| 10 | Soil Acidity, application of the subject, and report preparation | Lecture with Powerpoint presentationt, case study and laboratouvar practical | |
| 11 | Soil Acidity, application of the subject, and report preparation | Lecture with Powerpoint presentationt, case study and laboratouvar practical | |
| 12 | Soil Structure | Lecture with Powerpoint presentationt, case study and laboratouvar practical | |
| 13 | Soil Water - Soil Air | Lecture with Powerpoint presentationt, case study and laboratouvar practical | |
| 14 | Soil Temperature - Soil Color | Lecture with Powerpoint presentationt, case study and laboratouvar practical | |
| 15 | Plant Nutrient Elements, application of the subject, and report preparation | Lecture with Powerpoint presentationt, case study and laboratouvar practical | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Final exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Final exam |
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 |