Information Package / Course Catalogue
Soil Science
Course Code: DJTA020
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

It is aimed to provide the ability to recognize and analyze the physical and chemical properties of soil.

Course Content

Soil formation, structure and texture, organic matter, analysis techniques, fertility and soil mapping are covered.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil.
2.Applies soil sampling and analysis methods.
3.Analyze the factors affecting soil fertility
4.Develops fertilization and irrigation recommendations based on soil data.
5.Comment on digital soil mapping applications
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kacar, B. & Katkat, A.V. (2007). Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. Nobel Publishing.
2.Brady, N.C. & Weil, R.R. (2016). The Nature and Properties of Soils. Pearson
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition, formation and importance of soil
Week 2 - Theoretical
Soil profile, horizons and classification
Week 3 - Theoretical
Physical properties: texture, structure, porosity
Week 4 - Theoretical
Chemical properties: pH, lime, salinity
Week 5 - Theoretical
Organic matter and soil biology
Week 6 - Theoretical
Soil moisture and water retention capacity
Week 7 - Theoretical
Soil aeration and temperature
Week 8 - Theoretical
Plant nutrients and their relationships with soil
Week 9 - Theoretical
Soil sampling methods
Week 10 - Theoretical
Soil analysis techniques (pH, EC, organic matter, etc.)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Interpretation of analysis results
Week 12 - Theoretical
Soil fertility and sustainable management
Week 13 - Theoretical
Soil pollution and remediation methods
Week 14 - Theoretical
Soil pollution and remediation methods, General review and evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment101010
Presentation 101010
Reading201224
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)74
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026