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| Code | TBB0021 |
| Name | Soil Taxonomy Systems |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. Yakup Kenan KOCA
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
It is the determination of all 12 orders and sub-orders of the Soil Taxnomy, which is also used in our country.
Course Content
Within the scope of this course, soil classification systems used at national and international level, primarily soil taxonomy, are covered.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
Keys to Soil Taxonomy, USDA. (Note: Since the said resource is not for sale, it is given to the student by me)
Notes
Keys to Soil Taxonomy, USDA. (Note: Since the said resource is not for sale, it is given to the student by me)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | What is Soil Taxonomy? |
| LO02 | How many orders are there in taxonomy and what are their general characteristics? |
| LO03 | What are the orders in Turkey and their general characteristics? |
| LO04 | Learn the differences between organic and mineral soils |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has skills on developing and implementing new ideas on the use of soils in accordance with the natural and technical soil classification systems and the principle of sustainability by using the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition and applying to other related disciplines, as well. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the knowledge in the point of developing new ideas and techniques and appliying them to the practice for plant nutrients and their applications that provide healthy nutrieon of plants for a high quality and economic crop production by linking the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition to the relevant fields of science | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Plans and implements a research that may present solutions to existing problems and/or makes judgments using available knowledge in order to analyze the development and change processes in which soils are in place and fulfill the requirements of sustainable agriculture principles by linking relevenat fields of science. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has ability to prepare and implement projects in order to solve the problems encountered in ensuring that the plants can be fed regularly in a soil or soilless medium, by covering other disciplines, and rovides solutions by making a status determination. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Is able to prepare independent projects to solve problems related to his/her profession or to lead the team works if needed. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Recognizes the problems that may arise and unpredictable in the field of expertise and takes responsibility with new strategies to be developed for the solution. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Is able to critically evaluate the information related to the field and to carry out advanced studies independently. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Has skills to access information and for this purpose to do resource search and to use databases and other information sources. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Conveys the innovations in her/his field and her/his works systematically in written, oral, and visual in Turkish and in English (at a minimum level of B2) as well. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Examines social relations and the norms that direct these relations from a critical point of view and takes action to improve them. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops strategy, policy and implementation plans related to the field and evaluates the obtained results within the framework of quality processes. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Observes social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collection, interpretation and announcement of data related to the study area, supervises and controls them. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Carries her/his knowledge in the field and problem solving skills to interdisciplinary studies. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to soil taxonomy | Since it is the first week, there is no preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Differences between organic and mineral soils | Working from the source book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Horisonz and characteristic diagnostic for the higher categories | Working from the source book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Alfisols | Working from the source book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Andisols | Working from the source book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Aridisols | Working from the source book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Entisols | Working from the source book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Gelisols | Working from the source book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 9 | Histosols | Working from the source book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Inceptisols | Working from the source book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Mollisols | Working from the source book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Oxsisols | Working from the source book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Spodosols | Working from the source book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Ultisols | Working from the source book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Vertisols | Working from the source book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Distribution of Turkey soils | Research from different sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 17 | Final Exam | Oral exam for the general assessment of all subjects | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav, 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 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 159 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,36 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||