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COURSE INFORMATION
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourSemesterECTS
TAB 209SOIL SCIENCE2 + 03rd Semester3

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Course Objective To Introduce soils which is the indispensible member of agriculture, to understand the soil formation processes, to recognize physical, chemical and biological properties of soil, to teach basic knowledge about soil management for sustainable agriculture and soil conservation.
Course Content The present day Earth concept in the past, the importance of soil, modern soil definition, soil parent material and host rock, soil components, degradation of soil formation and decomposition (tecezz), the soil forming factors, Soil formation processes (processes causing horizonlaş), changes in the Earth system, Earth profile, soil classification and classification systems, tools and equipment used in the definition of the soil profile, profile identification process, the physical properties of soil - 1: Soil phases, density, bulk density, porosity, soil texture, soil structure, physical properties of soils - 2: minerals, soil color, soil air, soil temperature, soil water and classes, the chemical properties of soils, chemical composition, soil reaction, organic and inorganic colloids, clay minerals, CEC, DK, lime in the soil, biological properties of soils, soil organic matter , plant nutrition and soil fertility, fertilizers and fertilization, commonly used on the market fertilizers, manure application methods for soil analysis, plant, water sampling procedures and the importance of taking soil samples, Plant / leaf samples collected, taking water samples, soil management and soil health, soil capability classes, incorrect land use, soil erosion.
Prerequisites No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite No the corequisite of lesson.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1To define the origin of the overall composition of the soil and the soils.
2To define the soil forming factors and soil formation.
3To interpret the basic physical and chemical properties of soils.
4To define the basic concepts of plant nutrients and soil fertility.
5To describe soil organisms and their roles and importance in the soil.
6To comprehend the importance of soil erosion.
7To interpret that the purpose of agricultural activities is not only to achieve the highest efficiency per unit area but also needs a good soil management.
8To interpret that soil should be used in accordance with their qualifications and ability so as not to lose them by incorrect land use.

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
ActivitiesQuantityDuration (Hour)Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)14228
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)14114
Mid-terms155
Final examination188
Report / Project11414
Quiz339
Total Work Load

ECTS Credit of the Course






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Details 2023-2024 Fall1ÇAĞRI ÇAĞIRGAN


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Course Details
Course Code Course Title L+P Hour Course Code Language Of Instruction Course Semester
TAB 209 SOIL SCIENCE 2 + 0 1 Turkish 2023-2024 Fall
Course Coordinator  E-Mail  Phone Number  Course Location Attendance
Lecturer ÇAĞRI ÇAĞIRGAN ccagirgan@pau.edu.tr TMYO B0101 %
Goals To Introduce soils which is the indispensible member of agriculture, to understand the soil formation processes, to recognize physical, chemical and biological properties of soil, to teach basic knowledge about soil management for sustainable agriculture and soil conservation.
Content The present day Earth concept in the past, the importance of soil, modern soil definition, soil parent material and host rock, soil components, degradation of soil formation and decomposition (tecezz), the soil forming factors, Soil formation processes (processes causing horizonlaş), changes in the Earth system, Earth profile, soil classification and classification systems, tools and equipment used in the definition of the soil profile, profile identification process, the physical properties of soil - 1: Soil phases, density, bulk density, porosity, soil texture, soil structure, physical properties of soils - 2: minerals, soil color, soil air, soil temperature, soil water and classes, the chemical properties of soils, chemical composition, soil reaction, organic and inorganic colloids, clay minerals, CEC, DK, lime in the soil, biological properties of soils, soil organic matter , plant nutrition and soil fertility, fertilizers and fertilization, commonly used on the market fertilizers, manure application methods for soil analysis, plant, water sampling procedures and the importance of taking soil samples, Plant / leaf samples collected, taking water samples, soil management and soil health, soil capability classes, incorrect land use, soil erosion.
Topics
WeeksTopics
1 Introduction
2 Soil Formation
3 The morphology of the soil
4 Soil Forming Factors
5 Soil forming processes
6 Physical Properties of Soil
7 Chemical Properties of Soil
8 Water of soild.
9 Soil Colloids.
10 Soil Organisms - I
11 Soil Organisms - II
12 Soil Organic Materials
13 Soil Inorganic Materials
14 Conservation of Soil
Materials
Materials are not specified.
Resources
Course Assessment
Assesment MethodsPercentage (%)Assesment Methods Title
Final Exam60Final Exam
Midterm Exam40Midterm Exam
L+P: Lecture and Practice
PQ: Program Learning Outcomes
LO: Course Learning Outcomes