Information Package / Course Catalogue
Artificial Fertilizer Technology
Course Code: KMY416
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To instruct learners the production technologies of fertilizers containing phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium which are important for agricultural production.

Course Content

To inform the students about the basic concepts related to phosphorous, nitrogenous and potassium fertilizers which are important for agricultural production, the techniques used in the production technology of these fertilizers and their usage characteristics in agricultural areas.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to use fertilizers, and classify natural and artificial fertilizers.
2.To be able to comprehend the production technology of phosphoric acid
3.To be able to comprehend phosphorus and salts in nature; prepare various inorganic and organic phosphorus derivatives; and obtain brief information about the location of its use.
4.To be able to prepare potassium salts
5.To be able to comprehend general information on nitrogenous fertilizers.
6.To be able to produce urea.
7.To be able to produce nitric acid
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kimyasal Proses Endüstrileri I. R.N. Shreve & J. A. Brink, Jr.. İnkilap Kitabevi, 1985
2.Kimyasal Proses Endüstrileri II. R.N. Shreve & J. A. Brink, Jr.. İnkilap Kitabevi, 1985
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Phosphate rock and Superphosphate
Week 2 - Theoretical
Phosphoric acid for the production of phosphate fertilizer
Week 3 - Theoretical
Phosphorus, Pure phosphorus derivatives and production
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sodium phosphates;baking powder;Organic phosphorus compounds
Week 5 - Theoretical
Potassium industries
Week 6 - Theoretical
Potassium salts of various
Week 7 - Theoretical
Nitrogen industries
Week 8 - Theoretical
Synthetic ammoniac-(Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Nitrogenous fertilizers
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nitric acid production
Week 11 - Theoretical
Homework presentations (4)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Homework presentations (4)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Homework presentations (4)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Homework presentations (4)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%20
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory100220
Assignment210122
Quiz36018
Final Examination114216
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
3
3
3
OÇ-2
5
3
3
3
OÇ-3
5
3
3
3
OÇ-4
5
3
3
3
OÇ-5
5
3
3
3
OÇ-6
5
3
3
3
OÇ-7
5
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026