| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | TOB603 | COMPUTER PRACTICES FOR SOIL SCIENCE | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The purpose of this course is to teach the use of computer, data collection, literature review, and teaching of new technologies in soil science. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Prof. Dr. Tayfun AŞKIN |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Knows the necessity of using a computer and the computer uses the advantages of soil science |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Formal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Work planning in soil science, literature survey, data collection, analysis and observation results of the transfer of word and data processing programs, mathematical and statistical methods to process through the use of computer package programs, documentation, interpretation of reports, good presentation techniques in computer media, and new information technologies in soil science. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Computer logic and equipment, soil science-computer relationships | | | | 2 | Benefit from internet in soil science | | | | 3 | Source and archives scanning, important national and international databases and its usage in soil science | | | | 4 | Data collection, grouping, and archiving | | | | 5 | Methodology in scientific studies and planning in soil science | | | | 6 | The forms of expression suitable for the type of information in soil science | | | | 7 | Computer-aided systems in soil science | | | | 8 | Mid-term exam | | | | 9 | New technologies in soil science | | | | 10 | Multimedia and learning in soil science | | | | 11 | The results of the analysis and observation transferring into word and data processing programs | | | | 12 | Use of mathematical processing and statistical methods by computer software packages to process and evaluate | | | | 13 | Computer package programs are widely used in soil science and its sample applications | | | | 14 | Documentation and interpretation of computer output | | | | 15 | The creation of presentations and good presentation skills in computer media | | | | 16 | Final Exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1. Çubukçu, F., (2011). Bilgisayara Giriş. Gama Yayınları No:1, Bilgisayar Dizisi No:1, İzmir
2. D. Morley, (2009). Outlines & Highlights for Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow. ISBN: 9780324830132 0324830130 (Cram101 Textbook Outlines)
3. D. Li,. Zhao, C., (2009). Computer and Computing Technologies in Agriculture II, Volume 1: The Second IFIP International Conference on Computer and Computing Technologies in Information and Communication Technology), Springer
4. Online data bases
5. The studies conducted on the subject, and congresses, symposia, panel proceedings
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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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 |
| Makeup Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Discussion | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Demonstration | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Self Study | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 7 | 3 | 21 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Report | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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