Ordu University Lifelong Learning Programme

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE - SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION - Master's Degree

General Description | Key Programme Learning Outcomes | Course Structure Diagram with Credits
Key Programme Learning Outcomes - NQF for HE in Turkey

General Description

History
Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition which is in Faculty of Agriculture at Ordu University was founded in 1994. Fall semester has started undergraduate studies 1994-1995 academic year. In this context, this department which is on undergraduate level is the first in Faculty of agriculture. Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition was checked and deemed appropriate the functioning of the organization and regulation by Higher Education General Assembly dated 01/12/2006. Graduate students which are the first have been taken to the department in 2006-2007 spring semester. Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition contain main 9 disciplines such as: Soil Physics, Soil Chemistry, Soil Chemistry and Biochemistry, Soil Mineralogy, Soil fertility, Plant Nutrition, Soil genesis and Classification, Soil Conservation and Soil Survey and Soil Mapping.
Qualification Awarded
The Master’s Degree in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition(second cycle in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition) is awarded to the graduates who have successfully fulfilled all programme requirements.
Level of Qualification
Second Cycle
Specific Admission Requirements
For the department of soil science and plant nutrition of the student master's degree program admission and registration requirements according to dated on 23.09.2011 and numbered on 28063 Official Gazette which has become an "Ordu University Graduate Education and Examination Regulations" is applied.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Another department of the same institute of Ordu University or any other equivalent institution of the other higher education institutions depending on the graduate program who have completed at least one semester, successful students can be admitted through transfer to a graduate program.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Students of the soil science and plant nutrition to obtain on graduate degree according to date on 23.09.2011 and number on 28063 Official Gazette which entered into "Ordu University Graduate Education and Examination Regulation" requirements should be as fullfilled.
Profile of The Programme
The Department of Soil Sciences and Plant Nutrition works on the sustainability of soil fertility. In this regard, undergraduate and graduate courses are given. Studies,meetings and seminars are organised for the proper use of agricultural land and good agricultural practices where emphasis is given on right use of fertilizers and nutrient management.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Agricultural Engineers are working in public and private sectors. Graduates who have deserved the title of Agricultural Engineer; can work in different institutions such as Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade as a civil servant, provided being successful in the required exams. Hence they will aslo have the rights to work in the private sectors such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, seedling, seedling production, storage, export-import, packaging and marketing companies. They also have the opportunity to work certification issues. They can also work as agricultural consulter and food controller or inspector in bakery ovens etc.
Access to Further Studies
Master's degree programs in the transition from the high "Ordu University Education and Examination Regulations" apply the principles. Upon successful completion of Master's degree candidates taking notes from ALES exam and have sufficient English language skills can study in the doctoral program with the condition.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition from the graduation requirements for the Master's program in the Official Gazette numbered 28063 dated 23.09.2011 which entered into force "Ordu University Graduate Education and Examination Regulations" is applied.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation requirements are explained in the section “Qualification Requirements and Regulations”.
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Full-Time
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Programme Director: Prof. Dr. Tayfun AŞKIN Address: Ordu University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 52200 ORDU. Telephone: +90.452.2265200; Fax: +90.452.2346689; E-mail: tayfuna@odu.edu.tr
Facilities
Department has two main laboratories.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	To be able to apply the theoratical informations achieved during the undergraduate study
2	To be able to collect data by scientific means, to evaluate and interpreta
3	To able to detect of problems, its identictaion and analyze with appropriate analytical methods in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition area
4	To be able to update himself continuously following the developments in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition area
5	To be able to assess the convenient analytical methods during the process of the scientific study
6	To be able to put forth solutions to soil use and plant development
7	To able to use databases, literature searching and other information resources in addition to the valuable knowledge on Soil Science and Plant Nutrition area
8	To able to speak as oral and written correctly and properly for communication relating of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition area and be able to speak and to make effective use of a foreign language skills
9	To able to interpret, evaluate and apply for developments of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition area To able to skill oneself in the field to act in accordance with professional and ethical values
10	To able to have a project on solution of land use problems affecting agricultural production such as erosion, soil and water pollution, desertification etc. and to conduct independent study a basic and advanced level

Key Programme Learning Outcomes - NQF for HE in Turkey

TYYÇ		Key Learning Outcomes
TYYÇ		2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
KNOWLEDGE	1
KNOWLEDGE	2
SKILLS	1
	2
	3
COMPETENCES (Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility)	1
	2
	3
COMPETENCES (Learning Competence)	1
COMPETENCES (Communication and Social Competence)	1
	2
	3
	4
COMPETENCES (Field Specific Competence)	1
	2
	3

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

T : Theoretical P: Practice L : Laboratory

No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
0. Semester
1	TOB651-08	COMPUTER MODELING OF CHEMICAL TRANSPORT PROCESSES IN SOIL	Compulsory	3	0	0	0
2	TOB619-08	FERTILIZATION FROM LEAVES IN PLANTS	Compulsory	2	2	0	0
3	TOB644-08	WATER AND WIND EROSION PREDICTION MODELS	Compulsory	2	0	0	0
Total			7	2	0	0

No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
1. Semester
1	TOB611	AGRICULTURE BIOLOGICAL NITROGEN FIXATION	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
2	TOB607	ANALYSIS METHODS OF SOIL PHYSICS	Compulsory	2	2	0	6
3	TOB603	COMPUTER PRACTICES FOR SOIL SCIENCE	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
4	TOB620	FERTILIZATION OF HORTICULTURAL CROPS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
5	TOB631	FERTILIZER-ENVIRONMENT RELATIONSHIPS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
6	TOB616	GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
7	TOB604	GEOSTATISTICS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
8	TOB635	GREENHOUSE CULTIVATED OF FERTILIZER	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
9	TOB639-08	LAND EVALUATION	Compulsory	3	0	0	0
10	TOB621	MACRO AND MICRO ELEMENT ANALYSIS IN PLANTS	Compulsory	2	2	0	6
11	TOB617	MAP READING, INTERPRETATION AND USE OF GPS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
12	TOB625	MICRO NUTRIENTS IN PLANTS AND SOIL	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
13	TOB638	MINERAL NUTRITION AND QUALITY OF RELATIONS IN PLANTS	Compulsory	3	0	0	0
14	TOB630	NUTRIENT ABSORPTION	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
15	TOB608	PHSICAL FACTORS OF SOIL AND PLANT GROWTH	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
16	TOB624	PLANT NUTRITION EFFICIENCY	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
17	TOB629	PROJECT WRITTEN TECHNIQUE AND PUBLICATION ETHICS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
18	TOB613	RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOIL BIOLOGICAL FEATURES AND ORGANIC MATTER	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
19	TOB643-08	SOIL STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT	Compulsory	2	0	0	0
20	TOB614	SOIL TAXONOMY	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
21	TOB637-15	SOIL WATER RELATIONSHIP	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
22	TOB600I	SPECIAL FIELD COURSE I	Compulsory	8	0	0	6
23	TOB600-16	SPECIALIZATION FIELD COURSE	Compulsory	8	0	0	30
24	TOB609	SUBSTRATE AND COMPOST PREPARATION TECHNIQUES	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
25	TOB600T-16	THESIS MANAGEMENT	Compulsory	0	1	0	30
Total			79	5	0	180

No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
2. Semester
1	TOB639-10	ENVIRONMENT AND SOIL CONDITIONS FOR GREENHOUSE	Compulsory	3	0	0	0
2	TOB633	FERTILIZATION OF FIELD CROPS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
3	TOB628	FERTILIZER PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES AND FERTILIZATION TECHNIQUE	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
4	TOB636-14	GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM ANALYSIS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
5	TOB626	GREENHOUSE EXPERIMENT TECHNIQUES	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
6	TOB622	METHODS OF SOIL FERTILITY ANALYSIS	Compulsory	2	2	0	6
7	TOB623	NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS OF PLANTS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
8	TOB625-08	PLANT NUTRITION TECHNIQUES IN GROWING ENVIRONMENTS	Compulsory	2	2	0	0
9	TOB627	PROVISION OF SOIL FERTILITY IN ORGANIC FARMING	Compulsory	3	0	0	0
10	TOB615	REMOTE SENSING IN AGRICULTURE	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
11	TOB600S	SEMINAR	Compulsory	0	0	0	6
12	TOB600S-16	SEMINAR	Compulsory	0	0	0	18
13	TOB605	SOIL EROSION-PRODUCTIVITY RELATIONSHIPS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
14	TOB633-10	SOIL EXPLORABILITY MEASUREMENTS	Compulsory	3	0	0	0
15	TOB612	SOIL MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS	Compulsory	2	2	0	6
16	TOB610	SOIL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY	Compulsory	2	2	0	6
17	TOB601	SOIL QUALITY MONITORING	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
18	TOB600II	SPECIAL FIELD COURSE II	Compulsory	8	0	0	6
19	TOB602	SUSTAINABLE SOIL USE	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
20	TOB606	THE BASIC LAW OF SOIL PHYSICS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
21	TOB632-10	USING GEOSTATIC TECHNIQUES IN SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE	Compulsory	3	0	0	0
Total			58	8	0	108

No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
3. Semester
1	TOB600III	SPECIAL FIELD COURSE III	Compulsory	8	0	0	6
2	TOB600T	THESIS MANAGEMENT	Compulsory	0	1	0	24
Total			8	1	0	30