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| Code | BBT404 |
| Name | Soil Survey-Mapping and Land Use Planning |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. 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 | Doç. Dr. Yakup Kenan KOCA |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
Features and types of soil maps, mapping units used in mapping, methods of making soil maps, cartographic materials used and interpretation maps produced from soil maps and to give applied and theoretical information that will enable them to gain the methodology and skills of using these maps in land use planning.
Course Content
Aims of soil mapping, types of soil maps, mapping units and features in soil maps, soil survey mapping processes, cartographic materials used and their interpretation, definition and mapping of soils in the field, writing of soil survey report, land capability classification and land use planning
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Soil Survey and Mapping. C.U. Faculty of Agriculture Textbooks. No: A-50
Notes
Soil Survey and Mapping. Mahmut Yüksel
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the types and properties of soil maps. |
| LO02 | Knows how to prepare a soil survey and mapping project. |
| LO03 | Knows the interpretation and use of cartographic materials used in the production of soil maps |
| LO04 | Knows and applies the methods of finding, controlling and finalizing the soil boundaries in the field. |
| LO05 | It makes land capability classification with the interpretation of soil map information and generates information about other soil management. |
| LO06 | How to prepare a soil map and report, have information about its content. |
| LO07 | Gains knowledge of the importance, stages and processes of land use planning. |
| LO08 | Makes land use planning in accordance with the sustainability principle by using soil map information. |
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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aims and usage areas of soil survey and mapping. Application: Examples of using soil maps for different purposes | Since it is the first week, there is no preparation. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 2 | Soil Systematics (Mapping units used in soil maps) Application: Collection of preliminary information for sample field study | Examination of study reports belonging to different areas from the library | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Soil Systematics (Mapping units used in soil maps). Continued. Application: Choosing cartographic material for sampling study | Examination of study reports belonging to different areas from the library | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Types of soil maps. Application: Examination of soil studies maps and reports prepared by different institutions | Examination of study reports belonging to different areas from the library | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 5 | Types of soil maps. Continued Application: Continuing the interpretation of cartographic materials for the sampling study, group comments | Preparation of cartographic materials for interpretation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Field studies in soil surveys.Application: Creating the interpretation map of the application area. | Subject preparation from the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Stages of soil survey and mapping Application: Opening profile pits, identification and sampling | Subject preparation from the textbook, supply of field equipment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam-oriented study from course resources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Cartographic material selection criteria in soil studies Application: Preparation of soil mapping legend | Subject preparation from the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | The methods used in the studies with aerial photographs. Application: Control of interpreted soil boundaries in the field | Subject preparation from the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | The methods used in studies with satellite data. Application: Preparation of soil map for printing. | Subject preparation from the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Land assessment studies: Land capability classification. Application: Determination of land capability classes from the application area soil map | Subject preparation from the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Various land suitability classification studies Application: Conformity classification of application area soils | Subject preparation from the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Information is given about the land use law no. 5403 and its basic principles. | relevant law | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Practice Exam | Preparing reports about the application area | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | ||