BBT313 Soil-Water Conservation

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code BBT313
Name Soil-Water Conservation
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
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 Instructor Prof. Dr. İSMAİL ÇELİK (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

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

Update Time: 07.05.2024 03:25