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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | TBB0011 |
| Name | Image Processing Technigues in Soil Survey |
| Term | 2025-2026 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 |
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to teach the use of traditional and modern image processing techniques in soil survey and mapping studies. It is aimed to contribute to soil classification and mapping processes by processing and analyzing data obtained from remote sensing sources such as satellite images, aerial photographs and drone data.
Course Content
Basic principles of remote sensing and image processing techniques in soil survey studies. Use of satellite images, aerial photographs and drone data in soil mapping processes. Geographic correction methods of images. Identification of different soil types using remote sensing data. Soil classification with supervised and unsupervised classification methods. Monitoring soil changes through change detection and time series analysis. Applied software usage studies (QGIS, Google Earth Engine etc.). Map production with real field data. Students are expected to develop and present individual or group projects.
Course Precondition
Basic map knowledge
Resources
Slides and notes prepared by the responsible lecturer.
Notes
Jensen, J. R. (2016). Introduction to Digital Image Processing: A Remote Sensing Perspective. Lillesand, T., Kiefer, R. W., & Chipman, J. (2015). Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation. FAO (2006). Guidelines for Soil Description. Applied software documentation: ENVI, ERDAS Imagine, QGIS, Google Earth Engine documentation Dinç, U., ŞENOL, S. 2013. Soil Survey and Mapping. Çukurova University Faculty of Agriculture general publication no: 161. Textbook publication no: A-50. Adana.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the use of remote sensing data in soil survey. |
| LO02 | Applies geographic corrections of images (aerial photographs, satellite images, etc.). |
| LO03 | Analyzes the reflection properties of soils. |
| LO04 | Makes soil mapping using different classification techniques. |
| LO05 | nterpret soil/land changes with time series data. |
| LO06 | Extracts and maps soil properties with remote sensing data. |
| LO07 | Makes applied studies with image processing software. |
| LO08 | Creates a map in the light of the data obtained from field work. |
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 | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Is able to critically evaluate the information related to the field and to carry out advanced studies independently. | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and course description | Examination of various maps. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Soil Survey and Remote Sensing Basics | Reading the remote sensing studies. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Remote Sensing Data Types | Investigate types of data. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Image Preprocessing Techniques (Geographic correction) | To investigate the properties of satellite images. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Image Enhancement and Enhancement (band combinations) | Investigate band combinations of satellite images. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 6 | Understanding the reflection properties of soils, interpretation of reflection characteristics according to soil types. | Understand the principles of reflection. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 7 | Image Classification Basics | Reviewing past topics. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Studying past subjects. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Elaboration of reflection characteristics of soil properties with examples | To investigate the reflection characteristics of soils. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Associating Soil Properties with Remote Sensing | To investigate soil properties | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Causes of land and soil changes | Review week 10 topics. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Determination of soil changes with images taken at different times | Repetition of previous lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Software Applications-I (Google Earth) | To examine and try to use Google Earth software. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 14 | Software Applications-II (QGIS) | To examine QGIS software. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 15 | Project preparation and presentation techniques | Repetition of previous lecture notes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Final exam | Repetition of all the topics and practices explained at the beginning of the semester. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Final Exam | Repetition of all the topics and practices explained at the beginning of the semester. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 20 | 40 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 154 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,16 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||