Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
SOILS AND WATERS OF TURKEY THUS1006 4. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Elective
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors
Assistants
Goals This course aims to introduce the soil and water resources of Turkey on the basis of water basins for students whose majors are not soil and water.
Course Content The content of this course is for students whose main field of study is not soil and water, basic soil formation, factors affecting soil formation, soil physical, chemical, and biological properties, and soil classification, and then Turkey's water basins and water resources. Soil and water properties, potentials, problems of water basins, deterioration in water and soil resources, and pollution factors will be covered. Water resources will be described in detail based on the soil characteristics of the basins. In this process, soil and water resources will be associated with agricultural activities.
Learning Outcomes 1) understanding of the formation of soils
2) To be able to interpret the soil and water resources of water basins
3) Having general information about Turkey's soil and water resources

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework
2. Week Soil Formation Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Storyline 		Homework
3. Week Factors affecting soil formation Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Storyline 		Homework
4. Week Soil Survey Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework
5. Week Soil Profiles Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Turkey's river basins Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Storyline 		Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
7. Week Meriç, Marmara, Susurluk water basins Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Aegean Water Basins Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Central Mediterranean Water Basins Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week Central Anatolia Closed Basins Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Eastern Mediterranean Water Basins Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Western Black Sea Water Basins Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Eastern Black Sea Water Basins Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Euphrates-Tigris Water Basins Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Türkiye suları, Ziraat Fakültesi Yayın No:1505, Ders kitabı 459

ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 1 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 1 8
Homework 1 8
Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 8
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 1 7
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 20
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 25
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
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