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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGIES ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | ZFS215 |
| Name | Soil Science and Plant Nutrition |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HAYRİYE İBRİKÇİ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To define soil and soil properties, to address the importance of plant nutrients and to teach fertilizers and fertilization methods.
Course Content
The course covers soil formation factors, physical, chemical and biological soil properties, plant nutrients and their fertilizer forms and fertilizer aplication methods
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the soils and soil properties |
| LO02 | Teaches the plant nutrients, their fertilizer soures and fertilization methods |
| LO03 | Evaluates the soil and environmental factors in terms of fertilization. |
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. | |
| PLO02 | - | Learns the use and conservation of natural and fossil energy sources in agricultural production. | |
| PLO03 | - | Learns the production methods of agricultural machinery, knows and selects materials. | |
| PLO04 | - | Be aware of the universal and social effects of professional practices, to comprehend the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation issues. | |
| PLO05 | - | Learns the basic applications of agricultural machinery in terms of setting, maintenance, field using and related problems. | |
| PLO06 | - | Applies sustainable production models which are suitable for mechanization in agricultural enterprises, creates and manages the optimum mechanization chain. | |
| PLO07 | - | Knows and applies the standards, laws and regulations of agricultural machinery. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO09 | - | Learns and applies the methods for self-improvement in a professional sense. | |
| PLO10 | - | Plans and manages the production, marketing and service network of agricultural machinery. | |
| PLO11 | - | Have general proficiency on basic engineering and agricultural engineering, specifically in the field of Agricultural Machinery. | |
| PLO12 | - | Supports the companies working in the field of agricultural machinery for R & D and technology development. | |
| PLO13 | - | Learns new applications and software for agricultural machinery design. | |
| 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. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waht is the soil, why is the soil important in agricultural production | Pre reading | |
| 2 | Soil developing factors and rocks/minerals | Pre and past reading of the lectures notes | |
| 3 | Physical soil properties | Pre and past reading of the lectures notes | |
| 4 | Chemical soil properties | Pre and past reading of the lectures notes | |
| 5 | Soil organisms | Pre and past reading of the lectures notes | |
| 6 | Clay minerals | Pre and past reading of the lectures notes | |
| 7 | Soil profile properties | Studying the previous class notes | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Introducing the plant nutrients | Pre and past reading of the lectures notes | |
| 10 | Macro nutrients-I | Pre and past reading of the lectures notes | |
| 11 | Macro nutrients-II | Pre and past reading of the lectures notes | |
| 12 | Micro nutrients-I | Pre and past reading of the lectures notes | |
| 13 | Micro nutrients-II | Pre and past reading of the lectures notes | |
| 14 | Introducing the fertilizers | Pre and past reading of the lectures notes | |
| 15 | Fertilizer application methods and tools | Pre and past reading of the lectures notes | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation to all class notes | |
| 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 |