Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| PEDOLOGY AND PLANT FEEDING PR. | |
| Code | BBT462 |
| Name | Soils of Turkey |
| Term | 2019-2020 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
Notes
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 | - | Has basic knowledge generally in Agricultural Sciences and specifically in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition | 3 |
| PLO02 | - | Gains basic information about the principles of the intended use of soils | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Understands the principles of ecological farming in point of sustainable and ecological farming | 3 |
| 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. | 0 |
| 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, | 0 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| PLO14 | - | Be aware of the legal results of their activities | 0 |
| PLO15 | - | Gains consciousness for professional and ethical resposibilities |
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 | Mid-Term Exam | 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 | Term Exams | Written exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Homework | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| 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 | ||