Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
PM1082016954SOIL SCIENCECompulsory123
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Defination and formation of soils, gaining knowledege about usage according to the physical, chemical and biological properties, conservation and ensure the sustainability of soils.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Asist. Prof. Dr. Ferhat TÜRKMEN
Learning Outcomes
1Able to define soil morphology and genesis
2Able to define soil physical, chemical and biological properties and connected with soil fertility
3Able to learn basic principle plant nurition elements ans soil fertility topics
4Able to explain causes of soil erosion and precaution type to be taken against water erosion,
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Defination and formation of soil, classification, saline-alkaline soils and reclamation, physical properties of mineral soils, soil reaction, pH, soil organic matter, soil water, soil air, temperature, soil colloids, soil organisms, soil management, soil erosion.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction and soil definition
2Soil elements and minerals
3Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
4Soil formation
5Soil morphology and profile
6Physical properties of soil
7Chemical properties of soil
8Midterm exam
9 Soil organisms
10Soil organic matter
11Soil erosion and conservation
12Fertilizer
13Soil management
14Soil classification
15Soil enviroment relations
16Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Ergene, A. 1993. Principle of Soil Science. Atatürk Univ. Public. No:586, Agr.Fac. Public. No:267, Lesson Book Series No: 42, Erzurum
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination122
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures21020
Self Study14228
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11818
Individual Study for Final Examination12020
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)90
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