BBT404 Soil Survey-Mapping and Land Use Planning

3 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

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
1 2
Doç. Dr. Yakup Kenan KOCA (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


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
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

Update Time: 07.05.2024 03:37