Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
SOIL SCIENCE KAL113 1. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Esra GÜNERİ
Assistants
Goals This course aims to provide basic information on soil formation and its dynamic structure, the relationship of its physical, chemical and biological properties with the environment, current problems of soils, their protection and management, as well as to enable students to understand why soil is important for the continuity of the ecosystem.
Course Content This lesson includes the following topics: the definition of soil and its basic components, soil parent materials, major minerals and rocks that play a role in soil formation, factors that give character to soils, physical, chemical and biological events occurring in soil formation and soil profile and horizons, biological, physical and chemical properties of soils, soil-water-plant relations, soils' classification, soil problems and soils' management, analysis methods of basic parameters used in monitoring soil fertility and interpretation of the analysis results.
Learning Outcomes 1) Define concepts related to soil. Understands the ecosystem functions of soil and its importance as a natural resource.
2) Becomes informed about soil formation and the events that occur in the formation processes.
3) Defines the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. It explains the relationships between features.
4) Knows the properties of soil as a natural resource and plant growing environment. Perceives soil-plant-water relationships.
5) Obtains information about the Old and New Soil Classification Systems, the differences between the classification systems, and Soils of Türkiye according to the classification systems.
6) Becomes informed about soil problems on a national and global scale. Learns soil conservation methods and soil management practices. Makes suggestions for solutions to soil problems.
7) Becomes informed about basic soil analyses. Applies soil sampling methods. Conducts soil analyses. Interprets soil analysis results.
8) Uses own knowledge in independent or joint studies. Thanks to these skills, he makes connections between onown and different field subjects. Gains the ability to carry own acquisitions to advanced education level.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction (Definition of Soil, Basic Components) The importance of soil analysis, taking soil samples Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Parent Materials (Inorganic, Organic and Transported Parent Materials) Field application in taking soil samples Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
3. Week Factors that Give Character to Soils (Main Material, Topography, Climate, Biosphere, Time) Preparation of soil samples for analysis, sources of error Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
4. Week Events/Processes Occurring in Soil Formation (Physical and Biological) Determination of moisture in soil samples Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
5. Week Events/Processes Occurring in Soil Formation (Chemical) Comparison of moisture determination results, error sources and evaluation of results Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Soil Profile (Soil Horizons and Properties) Organic matter analysis in soil samples Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
7. Week Biological Characteristics of Soils (Edaphon and Organic Matter) Comparison of organic matter analysis results, error sources and evaluation of results Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Physical Characteristics of Soils (Texture, Structure, Specific Gravity, Bulk Density, Porosity, Consistency, Color) EC analysis in soil samples Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Chemical Characteristics of Soils-1 (Soil reaction, Salinity, Soil Colloids) pH analysis in soil samples Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Chemical Characteristics of Soils-2 (Cation Exchange, Base Saturation, Plant Nutrients) Comparison of pH and EC analyses results, error sources and evaluation of results Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Soil Air, Water and Temperature Lime analysis in soil samples Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
12. Week Classification of Soils Comparison of lime analysis results, error sources and evaluation of results Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Soil Problems and Reclamation-1 (Problems and Results, Formation and Reclamation of Saline and Alkaline Soils) Texture analysis in soil samples Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Soil Problems and Reclamation-2 (Erosion, Formation and Reclamation, Soil Pollution and Reclamation) Comparison of texture analysis results, error sources and evaluation of results Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Akalan, İ. (Null). Türkiye’nin Toprak Kaynakları, Bunların Sorunları ve Çözüm Yolları. AÜ Ziraat Fakültesi (online pdf). http://tucaum.ankara.edu.tr › 2015/08 › tucaum1_2. Erişim tarihi: 05.10.2022
Akalan, İ. 1983. Toprak Bilgisi. Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları. Yayın No: 878. Ders Kitabı: 243. Ankara.
Ankara Üniversitesi Açık Ders Malzemeleri-Ziraat Fakültesi Toprak Bilimi Ders Notları
Aydınalp, C. 2000. Türkiye’nin Toprak Sorunları. Anadolu, J. of AARI 10 (1), 135 – 143, Mara
Brohi, R., Aydeniz, A., Karaman, M.R. 1997. Toprak Verimliliği. Türk Hava Kurumu Basımevi, Ankara. ISBN: 975-7328-05-7
Çepel, N. 1988. Toprak İlmi Ders Kitabı İstanbul Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Yayınları İ.Ü. Yayın No 3416 O.F. Yayın No: 389, İstanbul.
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Dirik, K. 2010. Bölüm 5, Ayrışma, Aşınma ve Tdprak;http://www.kursatozcan.com/ders_notlari/fiziksel_jeoloji/5_ayrisma.pdf. Erişim tarihi: 05.10.2022.
Hausenbuiler, R.L. 1978. Soil Science (Principles and Practices). Wm.C. Brown Company, Iowa
Hillel, D. 1980. Fundamentals of Soil Physics. Academic Press, London.
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Munsuz, N. 1982. Toprak-Su-Bitki ilişkileri. Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları, Yayın No: 798, Ankara
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Okur, O. 2010. Karapınar (Konya) Tarihsel Çölleşme Alanı Topraklarının Uzun Süreçte Badem-Akasya Altındaki Kalite Değişimleri. Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Çukurova Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Arkeometri Anabilim Dalı, Adana.
Özkan, İ. 1985. Toprak Fiziği. Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları, Yayın No: 946, Ders Kitabı: 270, Ankara.
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Homework 8 1
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 14 1
Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice , Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice) 14 2
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 3 2
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 3 4
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