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| Code | BLS409 |
| Name | Soil Science |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Burak KOÇAK |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. Burak KOÇAK
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge about Soil Science and to teach them about soil formation, as well as its physical, chemical, and biological properties.
Course Content
This course covers the definition of soil, the abiotic and biotic factors involved in its formation, the inorganic and organic components of soil, and soil water conservation.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Mermut, A. R. (2023). Soil Science. Nobel Academic Publishing. 508 p.
Notes
Okur, N., (2021). Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. Nobel Academic Publishing. 376 p.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Student explains the concept of soil and all the factors that form and shape it. |
| LO02 | Student recognizes the role of soil in the sustainability of ecosystems. |
| LO03 | Student explains the importance of soils for the sustainable agriculture. |
| LO04 | Student identifies the soil physical, chemical and biological properties. |
| LO05 | Student explains the importance of erosion and soil conservation. |
| LO06 | Student express water movement in the soil and its relationship with each other. |
| LO07 | Student provides solutions for global climate change by analyzing soil carbon cycle. |
| LO08 | Student associates food production with the importance of soil. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and principles in biology | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The knowledge gained in the field of biology combine with information from other sciences. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identifies problems in the field of biology and apply methods for their solution | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes the method of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They will receive information on the biology area, in order to classify it uses and purposes. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that obtain in biology field. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They are Field-related issues can inform the relevant persons and institutions, They share ideas and problems relating to suggestions as the written, oral and Visual to expert or transfer to non-experts. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They can take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | they can take an active role as a member of the execution team the planning of projects related to the field. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | They know that life-long learning process and act accordingly. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They will increase the knowledge and experience outside major issues with specific elective courses in different fields of biology. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They speak English enough to communicate with colleagues to understand the basic concepts of biology. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They both with colleagues, as well as areas with non-person establishes ethical uses of information and communication technology. In addition to professional development, in line with the interests and abilities of scientific, social, constantly improves itself by identifying learning needs in cultural and artistic fields. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | They assesses developments in biology versatile using scientific methods and techniques | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | They know the importance of personal development and enforces the need. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identification of soil | Reading the notes presented about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Inorganic components of soil 1 | Reading the notes presented about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Inorganic components of soil 2 | Reading the notes presented about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Soil organic matter 1 | Reading the notes presented about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Soil organic matter 2 | Reading the notes presented about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Soil physical properties 1 | Reading the notes presented about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Soil physical properties 2 | Reading the notes presented about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading the notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Soil chemical properties 1 | Reading the notes presented about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Soil chemical properties 2 | Reading the notes presented about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Soil biological properties 1 | Reading the notes presented about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Soil biological properties 2 | Reading the notes presented about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Soil formation | Reading the notes presented about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Soil and water protection 1 | Reading the notes presented about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Soil and water protection 2 | Reading the notes presented about the lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading the notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading the notes | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 100 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,00 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||