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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION (PhD) | |
| Code | TBB605 |
| Name | Advanced Soil Genesis |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Yakup Kenan KOCA |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To make taxonomic classifications of soils at the lowest categorical level. To examine the taxonomic classes in various reports.
Course Content
In the Soil Science and Plant Nutrition program, taxonomic classifications of soils are given at the order level. At the doctorate level, this classification is given in detail and reduced to sub-order, large group, and sub-group levels. Within the scope of the course, examples are given from the lands where studies have been conducted, and classifications are made at all categorical levels.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites
Resources
Soil Taxonomy 15th Edition
Notes
Previous Soil Taxonomic Classifications
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Makes order classifications in soil taxonomy |
| LO02 | Classifies at the subgroup level in taxonomic taxonomy |
| LO03 | Interpret the importance of climate data in classification |
| LO04 | Compare new classes with previous taxonomic classes |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the intellectual knowledge and skills about the classification of soils in accordance with natural and technical soil classification systems in accordance with their abilities and principles of sustainability by applying the theoretical and practical knowledge in different disciplines and other engineering fields related to his / her field and apply them | 3 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the intellectual knowledge to apply new techniques on plant nutrients and applications that provide right nutrition of plants for high quality and economic, environmental and socially sustainable crop production by applying scientific approaches | 3 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops a new method or applies a known method in different areas that can solve existing problems in dimensions that include the other disciplines in order to analyze soils, their components or the process in which the soils are in and to fulfill the requirements of the principles of sustainable agriculture | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to conduct research, design and apply the project in a way to include other disciplines in order to solve the problems encountered in ensuring the proper nutrition of plants in soil or soilless environment | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains competence in designing, researching and adapting innovations in the application, adaptation and modification of all kinds of soil, plant, fertilizer and water analysis | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Contributes to science through an original study that can be published by analyzing problems related to her/his profession by developing a new scientific method or applying a known method | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes the leadership position in cases where specific and interdisciplinary problems need to be solved | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops new ideas and methods in the field by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making; develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning with the knowledge and skills acquired | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Has the ability to communicate effectively in front of an expert group in defending his original ideas, using English (at C1 level) as well besides Turkish | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Examines social relations and the norms that direct these relations from a critical point of view, and manages the actions directed to change in order to improve them | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Contributes to the process of becoming an information society by introducing the technological advancements in the field in academic and professional context | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Produces solutions for the social, scientific, and ethical problems in the field and in business life and contributes to the development of these values | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | While specializing in special issues in her/his discipline, she/he establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is taxonomic classification? | Not available | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | What are the categorical classes in soil classification? | Not available | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | What are the epipedons defined in soil classification? | Undergraduate research from the book of soil genesis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | What are the subhorizons defined in soil classification? | Undergraduate research from the book of soil genesis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | What are the moisture and temperature regimes used in soil taxonomy? | Undergraduate research from the book of soil genesis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | How is classification made at the order level in soil taxonomy? | Not available | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | How is classification made at the lower order level in soil taxonomy? | Not available | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
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| 9 | Taxonomic classifications of Entisols and Inceptisols | It is reached by studying the relevant orders from the soil taxonomy book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Taxonomic classifications of Vertisols and Alfisols | It is reached by studying the relevant orders from the soil taxonomy book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Taxonomic classifications of Ultisols and Spodosols | It is reached by studying the relevant orders from the soil taxonomy book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Taxonomic classifications of Mollisols and Histosols | It is reached by studying the relevant orders from the soil taxonomy book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Taxonomic classifications of Aridisols and Andisols | It is reached by studying the relevant orders from the soil taxonomy book. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Review of previously conducted soil survey reports | Not available | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Classification of reports on soils that have undergone soil surveys into subcategories | Not available | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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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 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 146 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,84 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||