Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGIES ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | TMT102 |
| Name | Soil Science and Plant Production |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. 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 | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HAYRİYE İBRİKÇİ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HAYRİYE İBRİKÇİ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach soil science and plant nutrition in terms of crop production and sustainable agriculture, to review soil formation factors and soil physical, chemical and biological factors and relate them to soil fertility, to search soil fertility improving factors and learn the application ways at the farmers level.
Course Content
To cover all the soil formation factors, plant nutrition aspects and relate them to crop production, environmental protection and sustainable agriculture at the basic level
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Teaches and examines soil formation factors in detail |
| LO02 | Teaches the basic soil fertility and plant nutrition in terms of soil-plant relationships |
| LO03 | Teaches the basic soil properties in terms of sustainable agriculture |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Knows the concepts of basic science, engineering, general agricultural and agricultural machinery and other social-cultural subjects in order to have proficiency for agricultural machinery education and get current information. | 3 |
| PLO02 | - | Learns the use and conservation of natural and fossil energy sources in agricultural production. | 1 |
| PLO03 | - | Learns the production methods of agricultural machinery, knows and selects materials. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Be aware of the universal and social effects of professional practices, to comprehend the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation issues. | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Learns the basic applications of agricultural machinery in terms of setting, maintenance, field using and related problems. | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Applies sustainable production models which are suitable for mechanization in agricultural enterprises, creates and manages the optimum mechanization chain. | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | Knows and applies the standards, laws and regulations of agricultural machinery. | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | Identifies the problems that can be solved within the scope of agricultural mechanization in plant and animal production and makes selection from existing agricultural machinery. | 0 |
| PLO09 | - | Learns and applies the methods for self-improvement in a professional sense. | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Plans and manages the production, marketing and service network of agricultural machinery. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Have general proficiency on basic engineering and agricultural engineering, specifically in the field of Agricultural Machinery. | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Supports the companies working in the field of agricultural machinery for R & D and technology development. | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Learns new applications and software for agricultural machinery design. | 2 |
| PLO14 | - | Communicates with the representatives of the manufacturing industry, public institutions and professional chambers of the agricultural machinery sector within the scope of internship, practice and current problems monitoring and takes responsibility in different working environments. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To introduce what is soi and where to use | ||
| 2 | To teaches soil formation factors and processes in detail | Pre reading | |
| 3 | To examine the soil physical properties | Pre reading | |
| 4 | To learn soil chemical properties and lab experience | Pre reading | |
| 5 | To learn soil biological properties | Pre reading | |
| 6 | To evaluate all the soil properties together for sustainable soil management | Pre reading | |
| 7 | To discuss soil aspects in terms of soil-plant and environment | Pre reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Pre reading | |
| 9 | To learn nitrogen cycling in soil and plant | Pre reading | |
| 10 | Nitrogen dynamics | Pre study | |
| 11 | To learn phosphorus cycling in soil and plant | Pre reading | |
| 12 | To learn potassium, magnesium, calcium and sulfur cycling in soil and plant | Pre reading | |
| 13 | To learn micronutrient availability in soil and plant | Pre reading | |
| 14 | To learn the relationships between plant nutrition and environmental protection | Pre reading | |
| 15 | To discuss fertilization in terms of crop production | Pre reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | General review and study | |
| 17 | Term Exams | General review and study |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |