Ordu University Lifelong Learning Programme

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE - SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION - Doctorate 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 2011. Graduate students which are the first have been taken to the department in 2013-2014 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 PhD Degree in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition(third cycle in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition) is awarded to the graduates who have successfully fulfilled all programme requirements.
Level of Qualification
Third Cycle
Specific Admission Requirements
For the department of soil science and plant nutrition of the student PhD 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
PhD 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 PhD 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
Research areas, soil physics, soil chemistry, soil biology, soil mineralogy, soil fertility and fertilization, soil survey and mapping, remote sensing and geographic information systems, soil conservation and plant nutrition branch covers. In the laboratories of the Department and Faculty physical and chemical analysis of soil and plant samples with water and fertilizer analysis, analysis of certain enzymes in the soil can be made. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition Department, undergraduate and graduate classrooms, laboratories and student practice open to the students with library and computer room continues to pursue educational activities. Within the scope of the planned research infrastructure facilities are continually being developed.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	To be able to apply the theoratical informations achieved during the undergraduate and graduate 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		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
KNOWLEDGE	1
KNOWLEDGE	2
SKILLS	1
	2
	3
	4
COMPETENCES (Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility)	1
	2
	3
COMPETENCES (Learning Competence)	1
COMPETENCES (Communication and Social Competence)	1
	2
	3
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
1. Semester
1	TOB717	BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS OF SOIL HEALTH	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
2	TOB701	GEOSTATISTICAL TECHNIQUES IN SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
3	TOB708	GROWING MEDIA	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
4	TOB716	IMPROVEMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SOIL POLLUTION	Compulsory	2	2	0	6
5	TOB705	LAND ASSESSMENT AND LAND USE PLANNING	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
6	TOB718	MODERN SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
7	TOB722	PLANT NUTRITION TECHNIQUES IN SOILLESS CULTURES	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
8	TOB725	PLANT OF STRESS PHYSIOLOGY	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
9	TOB728	RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SOIL ORGANIC MATTER AND PLANT NUTRITIENTS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
10	TOB721	RELATIONSHIPS OF PLANT NUTRIENT - PLANT HEALTH	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
11	TOB720	SOIL ACIDITY AND PLANT GROWTH	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
12	TOB702	SOIL ERODIBILITY INDICES	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
13	TOB700I	SPECIAL FIELD COURSE I	Compulsory	8	0	0	6
14	TOB700-16	SPECIALIZATION FIELD COURSE	Compulsory	8	0	0	80
15	TOB700T-16	THESIS MANAGEMENT	Compulsory	0	1	0	80
16	TOB710	USE OF ORGANIC RESIDUES AND WASTES IN AGRICULTURE	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
17	TOB707	WATER AND WIND EROSİON PREDICTION MODELS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
Total			57	3	0	250

No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
2. Semester
1	TOB703	AGRICULTURAL TERRACING	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
2	TOB729	ASSESSMENT AND DETERMINATION OF NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS IN HORTICULTURAL PLANTS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
3	TOB712	ENVIRONMENT AND SOIL CONDITIONS IN GREENHOUSE	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
4	TOB723	FOLIAR FERTILIZATION IN PLANTS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
5	TOB726	HEAVY METALS IN SOIL AND PLANTS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
6	TOB727	MACRO-NUTRIENT IN PLANT AND SOIL	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
7	TOB724	MINERAL NUTRITION AND QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS IN PLANTS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
8	TOB713	PROBLEMATIC SOILS AND MANAGEMENT	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
9	TOB700S-16	SEMINAR	Compulsory	0	0	0	32
10	TOB711	SOIL BIOPHYSICS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
11	TOB714	SOIL COLLOIDAL SYSTEMS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
12	TOB715	SOIL ENZYMES	Compulsory	2	2	0	6
13	TOB719	SOIL MAPPING SYSTEMS	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
14	TOB709	SOIL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES UNDER DIFFERENT FORCES	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
15	TOB706	SOIL STRUCTURE AND AGRICULTURAL ASSESSMENT	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
16	TOB700II	SPECIAL FIELD COURSE II	Compulsory	8	0	0	6
17	TOB704	WATER EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
Total			52	2	0	128

No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
3. Semester
1	TOB700S	SEMINAR	Compulsory	0	0	0	24
2	TOB700III	SPECIAL FIELD COURSE III	Compulsory	8	0	0	6
Total			8	0	0	30

No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
4. Semester
1	TOB700IV	SPECIAL FIELD COURSE IV	Compulsory	8	0	0	6
2	TOB700TI	THESIS MANAGEMENT I	Compulsory	0	1	0	24
Total			8	1	0	30

No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
5. Semester
1	TOB700V	SPECIAL FIELD COURSE V	Compulsory	8	0	0	6
2	TOB700TII	THESIS MANAGEMENT II	Compulsory	0	1	0	24
Total			8	1	0	30

No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
6. Semester
1	TOB700VI	SPECIAL FIELD COURSE VI	Compulsory	8	0	0	6
2	TOB700TIII	THESIS MANAGEMENT III	Compulsory	0	1	0	24
Total			8	1	0	30