BLS409 Soil Science

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code BLS409
Name Soil Science
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. Burak KOÇAK
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. Burak KOÇAK (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To provide students with information about Soil Science, to teach soil formation, physical, chemical and biological properties of soils

Course Content

Identification of soil, abiotic and biotic factors that play a role on soil genesis, soil inorganic and organic matter, soil and water protection

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Powerpoint presentations used in the course

Notes

Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Prof. Dr. Nur Okur, Nobel Publishing Soil Science, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ruhi Mermut, Nobel Publishing


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 learn and know about soil concept and all factors in its formation.
LO02 learn the role of soil in the sustainability of ecosystems.
LO03 understand the importance of soils for the sustainable agriculture.
LO04 gain knowledge about the soil physical, chemical and biological properties.
LO05 explain the importance of erosion and soil conservation.
LO06 express water movement in the soil and its relationship with each other.
LO07 provide solutions for global climate change by analyzing soil carbon cycle.
LO08 associate food production with the importance of soil.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the basic concepts and principles in biology 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The knowledge gained in the field of biology combine with information from other sciences. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identifies problems in the field of biology and apply methods for their solution 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describes the method of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology 1
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They will receive information on the biology area, in order to classify it uses and purposes. 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that obtain in biology field. 3
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They are Field-related issues can inform the relevant persons and institutions, They share ideas and problems relating to suggestions as the written, oral and Visual to expert or transfer to non-experts.
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They can take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field.
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal they can take an active role as a member of the execution team the planning of projects related to the field.
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı They know that life-long learning process and act accordingly. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği They will increase the knowledge and experience outside major issues with specific elective courses in different fields of biology. 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği They speak English enough to communicate with colleagues to understand the basic concepts of biology.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği They both with colleagues, as well as areas with non-person establishes ethical uses of information and communication technology. In addition to professional development, in line with the interests and abilities of scientific, social, constantly improves itself by identifying learning needs in cultural and artistic fields.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği They assesses developments in biology versatile using scientific methods and techniques
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği They know the importance of personal development and enforces the need. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Identification of soil Reading the notes presented about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Inorganic components of soil 1 Reading the notes presented about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Inorganic components of soil 2 Reading the notes presented about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Soil organic matter 1 Reading the notes presented about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 Soil organic matter 2 Reading the notes presented about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 Soil physical properties 1 Reading the notes presented about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
7 Soil physical properties 2 Reading the notes presented about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading the notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Soil chemical properties 1 Reading the notes presented about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 Soil chemical properties 2 Reading the notes presented about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Soil biological properties 1 Reading the notes presented about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Soil biological properties 2 Reading the notes presented about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 Soil formation Reading the notes presented about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 Soil and water protection 1 Reading the notes presented about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 Soil and water protection 2 Reading the notes presented about the lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Reading the notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Reading the notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 22 22
Total Workload (Hour) 100
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,00
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 01.10.2024 11:36