BTE0010 Soil Biotechnology

6 ECTS - 2-2 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code BTE0010
Name Soil Biotechnology
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

The main aim of this lecture is to gain knowledge and skills to students about the soil biotechnology and the biotechnology area reacted with soil science and soil microbial application. Also to give methodology of soil biotechnology.

Course Content

Definition of biotechnology related with agriculture and specifically with soil microorganisms, Rhizosphere dynamic related with soil fertility, The role of soil organisms such as free living N2-fixing bacteria, Rhizobium and mycorrhizae isolation and re-culture and re-inoculation to plant roots, Using soil organisms in micro propagated plant (tissue culture), Producing Bio fertilizers by using biotechnological methodology, Production of beneficial soil organisms using biotechnological methods, Bacterial inoculation, Plant growth regulations and phytotoxins and their effects on plant health and soil quality and relation with soil microorganisms, Mycorrhizae spore counting techniques, Mycorrhizal inoculation and using selected beneficial soil microorganisms in agriculture are the main subjects

Course Precondition

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Resources

Agothos, N. and Reineke ,W. 2003. Biotechnology for the enviroment:Soil remediation.(Focus on biotechnology) Springer .1 edition

Notes

Lynch, J.M.1983.Soil Biotechnology. Microbiological factors in crop productivity. Blackwell Science Inc. Agothos, N., and Reineke, W. 2003. Biotechnology for the environment: Soil remediation. (Focus on biotechnology) Springer .1 edition


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To gain the applicability of soil biotechnology and to provide economic gain
LO02 Understanding of soil material in terms of biotechnological approach
LO03 Understand the importance of biotechnology in improving agricultural land use
LO04 Comprehends the ways that soil and environment damaging elements can be improved by biotechnological methods and application
LO05 Learn how to use biotechnological methods in laboratory conditions


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and / or research at the level of expertise based on the qualifications of the graduate and reach the original definitions that will bring innovation to the field. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of the field; it achieves original results using knowledge requiring expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. 3
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Evaluates, uses and transfers new information in the field with a systematic approach.
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts.
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Makes leadership in environments that require the analysis of original and interdisciplinary problems.
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It extends the limits of knowledge in its field by publishing at least one scientific article in its field in national and / or international refereed journals and / or producing or interpreting an original work. 5
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik He / she defends his / her original opinions in discussing the subjects in his / her field and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in the field.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Conducts scientific research in national and international scientific research groups.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Relationship between microbial saprophytes and soil biology, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 What is spermospheric and rhizosphere, what is rhizosphere role in soil biotechnology? reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 What is the importance of plant roots microorganisms infection for the plant growth reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Phytotoxins production and development regulators by microorganisms. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Effects of soil biotechnology on soil application on soil health, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Applications and methods of microorganisms in agricultural systems, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Dose biochar application a soil biotechnology application? reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Midterm writing excam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Biodegradation and biotechnological applications in practical soil aspect, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Definition and principles of biological treatment and soil biotechnology reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Biotechnological improvement of heavy metal pollution in soil systems reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Biotechnological improvement of soil pesticide pollution reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Relationship between microbial saprophytes and soil biology (cont.) reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Biotechnological improvement of soil hydrocarbon pollution reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Biotechnological improvement of nuclear waste pollution in soil reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Improvement and cleaning of oil pollution areas by soil biotechnological methods reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
17 Final Excam writing excam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 28 28
Total Workload (Hour) 154
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,16
ECTS 6 ECTS