1. FIRST CYCLE - BACHELOR'S DEGREE
  2. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
  3. GARDEN PLANTS DEPARTMENT
  4. 523 HORTICULTURAL CROPS
Course Information Course Learning Outcomes Course's Contribution To Program ECTS Workload Course Details
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COURSE INFORMATION
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourSemesterECTS
BBT 102SOIL SCIENCE2 + 22nd Semester3

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Course Objective To introduce soil, to comprehend soil formation processes, to recognise the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil and to teach basic information about soil management and soil conservation for sustainable agriculture.
Course Content Introduction and course introduction, Soil concept from past to present, The importance of soil, Modern soil definition, Soil parent material and bedrock, Components of soil, Fragmentation and decomposition in soil formation (tecezzi), Soil forming factors, Soil formation processes (processes causing horizonisation), Changes in soil system, Soil profile, Soil classification and classification systems, Tools and equipment used in the identification of soil profile and Profile identification process, Physical properties of soils - 2 Mineral substances, Soil colour, Soil air, Soil temperature, Soil water and classes, Chemical properties of soils Chemical composition, soil reaction, organic and inorganic soil colloids, Clay minerals, KDK, DK, lime in soil, Biological properties of soils Soil organic matter Plant nutrition and soil fertility, Fertilisers and fertilisation Fertilisers used intensively in the market Fertiliser application methods, Soil, plant, water sampling procedures and their importance for analysis Taking soil samples, Collection of plant / leaf samples, Collection of water samples, Soil management and soil health, Soil ability classes, Improper land use, soil erosion will be explained.
Prerequisites No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite No the corequisite of lesson.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1Gains knowledge about the general composition of soil and the origin of soils;
2Understands the factors and processes that make up soils;
3Interpret the basic physical and chemical properties of soils;
4Defines basic information about plant nutrients and soil fertility;
5Understands soil organisms, their duties and importance in the soil;
6Understands soil problems and its importance;
7The aim of agricultural activities is not only to obtain the highest level of yield from the unit area, but also comments that the soil should be used well;
8Understands that soils should be used in accordance with their quality and ability in order not to be disposed of by misuse;

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)14342
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)10330
Mid-terms133
Final examination133
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COURSE DETAILS
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Details 2023-2024 Spring1RIDVAN UÇAR


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Course Details
Course Code Course Title L+P Hour Course Code Language Of Instruction Course Semester
BBT 102 SOIL SCIENCE 2 + 2 1 Turkish 2023-2024 Spring
Course Coordinator  E-Mail  Phone Number  Course Location Attendance
Asts. Prof. Dr. RIDVAN UÇAR rucar@pau.edu.tr ÇMYO A0052 %60 (Uygulamalı teorik derslerde devam sağlayan öğrenci tekrar aynı dersi aldığında devam koşulu aranır.)
Goals To introduce soil, to comprehend soil formation processes, to recognise the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil and to teach basic information about soil management and soil conservation for sustainable agriculture.
Content Introduction and course introduction, Soil concept from past to present, The importance of soil, Modern soil definition, Soil parent material and bedrock, Components of soil, Fragmentation and decomposition in soil formation (tecezzi), Soil forming factors, Soil formation processes (processes causing horizonisation), Changes in soil system, Soil profile, Soil classification and classification systems, Tools and equipment used in the identification of soil profile and Profile identification process, Physical properties of soils - 2 Mineral substances, Soil colour, Soil air, Soil temperature, Soil water and classes, Chemical properties of soils Chemical composition, soil reaction, organic and inorganic soil colloids, Clay minerals, KDK, DK, lime in soil, Biological properties of soils Soil organic matter Plant nutrition and soil fertility, Fertilisers and fertilisation Fertilisers used intensively in the market Fertiliser application methods, Soil, plant, water sampling procedures and their importance for analysis Taking soil samples, Collection of plant / leaf samples, Collection of water samples, Soil management and soil health, Soil ability classes, Improper land use, soil erosion will be explained.
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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