YOT144 Soil Knowledge and Efficiency

3 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code YOT144
Name Soil Knowledge and Efficiency
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör.Dr. BİLGE BOZ
Course Instructor Öğr. Gör.Dr. BİLGE BOZ (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach information about the place and importance of soil in agricultural production, factors affecting soil fertility, improving and sustaining soil fertility.

Course Content

Soil types, their place and importance in agricultural production, Laws on Soil Fertility, Environmental Factors Determining Soil Fertility, Soil Properties Affecting Fertility, Methods for Determining Soil Fertility (Pot Trials, Field Trials, Chemical Analysis Methods), Isotopes, Radioisotopes and Their Use in the Field of Soil Fertility Information on the Protection and Continuity of Soil Fertility.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Prof. Dr. İlhami ÜNVER, Prof. Dr. Dilek ANAÇ, TOPRAK, BİLGİSİ VE BİTKİ BESLEME, Anadolu Aöf yayınları

Notes

Digital Resources, Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Defines soil formation and soil morphology.
LO02 Relates soil fertility with physical properties of soil.
LO03 Explains the basic theoretical information about Plant Nutrition.
LO04 Discusses knowledge about the sustainable use of resources related to plant nutrition.
LO05 Explains the plant nutrition process.
LO06 Relates physiological and metabolic activities of plant nutrients.
LO07 Interprets the relationship between soil structure and balanced nutrition of the plant.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students explain the basic information about the agricultural production process, organic farming principles, production philosophy and basic information about the subject. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students know whether the information they have learned in the field of organic agriculture is correct, reliable and up-to-date. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students know developments in ecosystem, biodiversity and sustainable agriculture management, rural development, agricultural planning and agricultural technology use and their effects on human life. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students manage organic farming production activities in line with the provisions of the Organic Agriculture Law and the Regulation on the Principles and Implementation of Organic Agriculture. 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can find solutions to the problems they may encounter during the production stages of the organic product until it reaches the final consumer. 3
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students can evaluate the problems in organic agriculture in accordance with the scientific research method (defining, analyzing, producing and applying solutions based on research and evidence). 4
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students fulfill their responsibilities in solving the problems they encounter in the field of organic agriculture both individually and as a team member. 4
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students follow the developments related to their profession with the necessity of lifelong learning. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can use the knowledge gained through research and inquiry in the field of organic agriculture. 4
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can produce projects with the awareness of social, cultural and ethical responsibility by interacting with people and institutions related to the field of organic agriculture. 1
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students know a foreign language at the A2 general level of the European Language Portfolio, who will be able to manage the communication process related to the profession and other fields.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can communicate verbally and in writing by using information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field of organic agriculture.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students can apply the results obtained from the scientific research process related to the field of organic agriculture. 3
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students perform their duties and responsibilities related to organic agriculture in accordance with scientific, cultural, ethical values and legal regulations. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students have sufficient awareness of social justice, quality, cultural values, occupational health and safety in the field of organic agriculture. 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction and soil definition; soil elements and minerals Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; soil formation Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Soil morphology and profile; physical properties of soil Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Chemical properties of soil; soil organisms Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Soil organic matter ; water types in soil Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Soil using; sSoil-environment relationships Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 The history of plant nutrition, essential plant nutrients, basic principles on plant nutrient uptakes. Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Related issues from the course materials should be read Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Nitrogen uptake on plant nutrition, Its metabolism, Its interactions with the other plant nutrients , eficiency, toxicity and their eliminations. Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Phosphorus uptake on plant nutrition, Its metabolism, Its interactions with the other plant nutrients , eficiency, toxicity and their eliminations. Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Potassium uptake on plant nutrition, Its metabolism, Its interactions with the other plant nutrients , eficiency, toxicity and their eliminations. Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Sulphur, magnesium and calcium uptake on plant nutrition, Its metabolism, Its interactions with the other plant nutrients , eficiency, toxicity and their eliminations. Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Iron, zinc and manganese uptake on plant nutrition, Its metabolism, Its interactions with the other plant nutrients , eficiency, toxicity and their eliminations. Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Boron, copper and molibdenium uptake on plant nutrition, Its metabolism, Its interactions with the other plant nutrients , eficiency, toxicity and their eliminations. Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Sodium and chlore uptake on plant nutrition, Its metabolism, Its interactions with the other plant nutrients , eficiency, toxicity and their eliminations. Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Related issues from the course materials should be read Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Related issues from the course materials should be read


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 12 3 36
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 12 2 24
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 75
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,00
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 18.11.2022 01:45