At the end of this course, the students; 1) Have information about Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 2) Have the knowledge of applying and evaluating methods and techniques about sustainable soil management. 3) Gains knowledge about the factors that lead to soil degradation. 4) Gains knowledge about the solution to different soil problems.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
In this course, the definition and importance of soil quality, soil quality indicators, factors affecting soil quality, interactions of soil quality indicators, evaluation of quality indicators, soil degradation processes, determination and management of soil quality will be evaluated.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
1 General introduction to sustainable soil management
2nd Week
2 Sustainable soil management principles
3rd Week
3 Relationships between soil fertility and productivity
4th Week
4 Factors and processes affecting the deterioration of soil structure
5th Week
5 Management of eroded areas
6th Week
6 Soil deforestation and its management
7th Week
7 Soil acidification and its management
8th Week
8 Midterm
9th Week
9 Cream layer formation and management
10th Week
10 Soil pollution
11th Week
11 Washing in the soil
12th Week
12 Soil protection methods
13th Week
13 Sustainable organic matter management in soil
14th Week
14 Sustainable soil quality and health management
15th Week
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Gugino, B.K, Idowu, O.J, Schindelbeck, R.R., van Es, H.M., Wolfe, D.W., Moebius-Clune, B.N., Thies, J.E., Abawi, G.S. 2009 Cornell Soil Health Assessment Training Manual. Second Edition,Cornell University, Geneva, New York.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Yüz yüze
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
5
Quiz
1
5
Attendance
1
5
Total(%)
45
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
45
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
55
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
1
8
8
Individual or group work
1
9
9
Preparation for Final exam
1
78
78
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
70
70
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
3
3
Homework
2
44
88
Total Workload
300
Total Workload / 30
10
ECTS Credits of the Course
10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
