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| Code | TMT267 |
| Name | Soil Science and Plant Nutrition |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (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. HAYRİYE İBRİKÇİ |
Course Goal
To teach soil development, soil properties and plant nutrition in terms of agriculture.
Course Content
The course fully covers soil development, physical and chemical properties of the soils and their relationships between each others, plant nutrients and their roles in the plant
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Course notes,
Notes
Soil Science, book
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Teaches soil formation and soil properties. |
| LO02 | Teaches soil usage in terms of Agricultural Engineering |
| LO03 | Enables to engage a link between the disciplines of Agricultural engineering. |
| LO04 | It teaches the principles of plant nutrition |
| LO05 | To introduce the plant nutrients |
| LO06 | To introduce the fertilizers development and their properties |
| LO07 | Teaches soil physical characteristics |
| LO08 | Teaches soil chemical properties |
| LO09 | Teaches biologic soil properties |
| LO10 | It teaches rocks in terms of soil formation |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and Agricultural Machinery and Technologies engineering disciplines; gain the knowledge to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains knowledge of defining, formulating and solving problems in the fields of Agricultural Machinery and Technologies Engineering, choosing and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows how to design a complex system, process, device or product related to the engineering field, under realistic constraints and conditions, in other words, by considering the available possibilities and the current state of the field, and to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gain the ability to develop, select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Agricultural Machinery and Technologies Engineering applications and to use information technologies effectively. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, field studies, collect data, analyze and interpret results in order to examine the complex problems or discipline-specific research issues encountered in the field of Agricultural Machinery and Technologies Engineering. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It carries out studies related to its field independently, and acts as a consultant, audit and expert. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to write effective reports in the field, to understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to take and give clear and understandable instructions. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; gains a positive attitude towards accessing information, following developments in science and technology, and continuous innovation. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | It is sensitive to the events/developments on the agenda of the society and the world and monitors these developments, prepares projects, produces and shares solution suggestions. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European Language Portfolio. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge of business practices related to engineering, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; gains knowledge about sustainable development. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems reflected in the field of engineering; gain awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practices |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocks and soil formation | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Factors of the soil formation | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Soil physical properties | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Soil chemical properties | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Soil biological properties | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Soil fertility and sustainability | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Soil erosion | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Previous class notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Principles of plant nutrition | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Macro nutrients in soil and plant | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Micronutrients in soil and plant | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Fertilizers | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Fertilization techniques | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Soil management | Relevant Section in the Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Relationships between environmental polution and soil | Pre reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Final Exam | Course notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final exam | Course notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 87 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,48 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||