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| Code | BBT313 |
| Name | Soil-Water Conservation |
| Semester | 5. 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. İSMAİL ÇELİK |
Course Goal
The lecture aims to provide information about basic principles of soil and water conservation,the mechanisms of soil erosion ,the methods and ways of avoiding erosion.
Course Content
Soil and water conservation terms, processes and mechanics of erosion and its classification, Relationship between of soil physical, soil chemical, soil biological properties and soil-water conservation .The contents and reasons of erosion in Turkey and ;soil erodibility;Identifying erosion and prevention methods,universal soil loss equation and its applications.Mechanical and cultural precautions for soil water conservation,terraces and applications;Wind erosion and its classification
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Soil and Water Conservation
Notes
Different resources on Soil and Water Conservation
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Describes soil and water conservation and explains the fundamental principles of soil conservation. |
| LO02 | Understands the mechanism of water erosion process and erosion types. |
| LO03 | Understands the importance of land use for soil and water conservation and soil management. |
| LO04 | Understands the effects of soil properties on soil erosion. |
| LO05 | Understands the effects of mechanical and cultural measures in soil and water conservation. |
| LO06 | Understands the effects of factors affecting run-off |
| LO07 | Understands the universal soil loss equation (USLE) |
| LO08 | Understands the definition and effectiveness of wind erosion. |
| LO09 | Understands the mechanism of wind erosion formation and prevention methods. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has discipline-specific subject’s adequate knowledge of mathematics, science, and Agricultural Engineering (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition); use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields of the complex engineering problems. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Define, formulate and solve complex problems in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions, and apply modern design methods for this purpose in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition discipline. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems and use information technologies effectively in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition application. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | 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. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Work effectively in interdisciplinary (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition) and multidisciplinary teams; develope individual study skills | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicate effectively orally and in writing; has a foreign language knowledge at the “beginner” level; write reports effectively in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, understand written reports, prepare, design and production reports, make effective presentations, take and give clear and understandable instructions. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gain awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; access information in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, follow the developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Compliance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, and has knowledge of standards used in engineering practices. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gain knowledge of business practices as project and risk management and change management; gain awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Has 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; gain awareness of the legal implications of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition solutions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of soil and water conservation. Water erosion types, definitions and process of water erosion. | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | The importance of land use and land management for soil conservation. | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Factors influencing water erosion and effects of factors on natural and accelerate erosions. | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Principal soil properties affecting water erosion and their influence on erodibility, transportation and accumulation. | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Classification of water erosion types based on severity degree. | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Factors affecting the runoff quantity and the methods used to determine the runoff quantity. | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Extend and causes of water erosion in Turkey. | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | MID-TERM EXAM | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Extend and causes of wind erosion in Turkey. | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Cultural prevention methods in controlling the water erosion | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Mechanical prevention methods for controlling the water erosion | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Determination of the soil erodibility factor (K) of universal soil loss equation (USLE) | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Terraces, properties and types. | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Wind erosion process mechanics and classifications | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Rüzgar erozyonuna karşı alınacak kültürel ve mekanik önlemler | Lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | FINAL EXAM | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | FINAL EXAM | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||