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| Code | BTE0010 |
| Name | Soil Biotechnology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The main aim of this lecture is to gain knowledge and skills to students about the soil biotechnology and the biotechnology area reacted with soil science and soil microbial application. Also to give methodology of soil biotechnology.
Course Content
Definition of biotechnology related with agriculture and specifically with soil microorganisms, Rhizosphere dynamic related with soil fertility, The role of soil organisms such as free living N2-fixing bacteria, Rhizobium and mycorrhizae isolation and re-culture and re-inoculation to plant roots, Using soil organisms in micro propagated plant (tissue culture), Producing Bio fertilizers by using biotechnological methodology, Production of beneficial soil organisms using biotechnological methods, Bacterial inoculation, Plant growth regulations and phytotoxins and their effects on plant health and soil quality and relation with soil microorganisms, Mycorrhizae spore counting techniques, Mycorrhizal inoculation and using selected beneficial soil microorganisms in agriculture are the main subjects
Course Precondition
No
Resources
Agothos, N. and Reineke ,W. 2003. Biotechnology for the enviroment:Soil remediation.(Focus on biotechnology) Springer .1 edition
Notes
Lynch, J.M.1983.Soil Biotechnology. Microbiological factors in crop productivity. Blackwell Science Inc. Agothos, N., and Reineke, W. 2003. Biotechnology for the environment: Soil remediation. (Focus on biotechnology) Springer .1 edition
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To gain the applicability of soil biotechnology and to provide economic gain |
| LO02 | Understanding of soil material in terms of biotechnological approach |
| LO03 | Understand the importance of biotechnology in improving agricultural land use |
| LO04 | Comprehends the ways that soil and environment damaging elements can be improved by biotechnological methods and application |
| LO05 | Learn how to use biotechnological methods in laboratory conditions |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and / or research at the level of expertise based on the qualifications of the graduate and reach the original definitions that will bring innovation to the field. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of the field; it achieves original results using knowledge requiring expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates, uses and transfers new information in the field with a systematic approach. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Makes leadership in environments that require the analysis of original and interdisciplinary problems. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It extends the limits of knowledge in its field by publishing at least one scientific article in its field in national and / or international refereed journals and / or producing or interpreting an original work. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | He / she defends his / her original opinions in discussing the subjects in his / her field and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in the field. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Conducts scientific research in national and international scientific research groups. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relationship between microbial saprophytes and soil biology, | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | What is spermospheric and rhizosphere, what is rhizosphere role in soil biotechnology? | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | What is the importance of plant roots microorganisms infection for the plant growth | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Phytotoxins production and development regulators by microorganisms. | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Effects of soil biotechnology on soil application on soil health, | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Applications and methods of microorganisms in agricultural systems, | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Dose biochar application a soil biotechnology application? | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Midterm | writing excam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Biodegradation and biotechnological applications in practical soil aspect, | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Definition and principles of biological treatment and soil biotechnology | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Biotechnological improvement of heavy metal pollution in soil systems | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Biotechnological improvement of soil pesticide pollution | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Relationship between microbial saprophytes and soil biology (cont.) | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Biotechnological improvement of soil hydrocarbon pollution | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Biotechnological improvement of nuclear waste pollution in soil | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Improvement and cleaning of oil pollution areas by soil biotechnological methods | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 17 | Final Excam | writing excam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 154 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,16 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||