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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| PEDOLOGY AND PLANT FEEDING PR. | |
| Code | BBT403 |
| Name | Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA GÖK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA GÖK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aims of this lecture are to explain the relationships between microorganisms presence in soil medium and the environment; to introduce the importance of microorganisms in terms of soil fertility, plant nutrition and nutrient cycle and biochemical reactions which are runnig spontaneously during these activities
Course Content
Soil as microbial habitat, microbial populations in soils and their determination methods, nutrition types of soil microorganisms and energy acquriring, enzymes and their roles in soils, interactions bethween microorganisms, C-cycle, degradation of starch and cellulose, nitrification, ammonification, denitrification, microbial N2-fixation, rhizobial biofertilizer production, rhizobial inoculation, microorganisms and pesticides relations, P-cycle and S-cycle
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Comprehends the importance of soil microorganisms in terms of plant nutrition and fertilization |
| LO02 | Knows the importance of the environment in terms of soil microorganisms |
| LO03 | Makes comment on the biological activity of soils and measures biological activity |
| LO04 | Knows the importance of soil microorganisms in terms of nutrient cycles |
| LO05 | Identifies, count s and reproduces - for microbial fertilizer production- soil microorganisms on growing medium |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Discipline-specific subject’s adequate knowledge of mathematics, science, and Agricultural Engineering (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition); ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields of the complex engineering problems. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Ability to define, formulate and solve complex problems in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. The ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions, and the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition discipline. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Ability to select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems and to use information technologies effectively in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition application. | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Ability to 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. | 1 |
| PLO06 | - | Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition) and multidisciplinary teams; develope individual study skills | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; a foreign language knowledge at the “beginner” level; Ability to write reports effectively in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, to understand written reports, to prepare, design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to take and give clear and understandable instructions. | 1 |
| PLO08 | - | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, to follow the developments in science and technology, and to constantly renew oneself. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Compliance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, and knowledge of standards used in engineering practices. | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Project and risk management and change management; knowledge of business practices; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | 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; awareness of the legal implications of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition solutions. | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soil as microbial living habitat | Collection information about course content | |
| 2 | Existence of soil microbial populations and measuring methods | Revision of the topics expressed before | |
| 3 | Microorganisms feeding patterns and energy recovery | Revision of the topics expressed before | |
| 4 | Enzymes and their tasks | Revision of the topics expressed before | |
| 5 | Interactions among microorganisms, control of homeworks and discussion | Revision of the topics expressed before | |
| 6 | C-cycle and CO2 determination | Revision of the topics expressed before, laboratory preparation | |
| 7 | Starch-cellulose decompositio | Revision of the topics expressed before | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-term exam preparation | |
| 9 | Nitrification, amonification, denitrification | Revision of the topics expressed before | |
| 10 | Microbial N2-fixation, control of homeworks and discussion | Revision of the topics expressed before | |
| 11 | Production of rhizobial bio-fertilizers | laboratory preparation | |
| 12 | Rhizobium inoculation | laboratory preparation | |
| 13 | Microorganism-pesticide relations | Revision of the topics expressed before | |
| 14 | P-cycle, S-cycle | Revision of the topics expressed before | |
| 15 | General assesment | Revision of the topics expressed before | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Revision of the topics expressed before, Exam preparation | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Revision of the topics expressed before, Exam preparation |
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 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 108 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,32 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||