| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | ZTB1022016955 | SOIL SCIENCE | Compulsory | 1 | 2 | 4 |
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| 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. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Able to define soil morphology and genesis | | 2 | Able to define soil physical, chemical and biological properties and connected with soil fertility | | 3 | Able to learn basic principle plant nurition elements ans soil fertility topics | | 4 | Able to explain causes of soil erosion and precaution type to be taken against water erosion | | 5 | |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Formal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| 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 |
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| 1 | Introduction and soil definition | Taking soil sample | | | 2 | Soil elements and minerals | Preparing for analyses of soil samples | | | 3 | Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks | Determination of moisture | | | 4 | Soil formation | Determination of texture by bouyoucous method | | | 5 | Soil morphology and profile | Hand with texture analysis | | | 6 | Physical properties of soil | Measurement of soil pH | | | 7 | Chemical properties of soil | Measurement of soil EC | | | 8 | Midterm exam | Midterm exam | | | 9 | Soil organisms | Determination of calcerous in soil | | | 10 | Soil organic matter | Determination of organic matter in soil | | | 11 | Soil erosion and conservation | Determination of bulk density in disturbed soil sample | | | 12 | Fertilizer | Determination of bulk density in undisturbed soil sample | | | 13 | Soil management | Soil extraction | | | 14 | Soil classification | Determination Na and K elements in soil | | | 15 | Soil enviroment relations | Determination Ca and Mg elements in soil | | | 16 | Final exam | | |
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| 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 |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| SUM | 0 | |
| SUM | 0 | | Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri | 40 | | Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Self Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 17 | 17 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | | | | | | | | 4 | 5 | | 5 | | | | | | | | | LO2 | | | | | | | | 4 | 5 | | 5 | | | | | | | | | LO3 | | | | | | | | 4 | 5 | | 5 | | | | | | | | | LO4 | | | | | | | | 4 | 5 | | 5 | | | | | | | | | LO5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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