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Objectives of the Course

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Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to compare the factors which consisted of plantal, environmental and economic factors under optimum fertilization conditions
2.To be able to compare fertilization methods.
3.To be able to explain interactions among fertilizer, soil and plant.
4.To be able to identify organic and chemical fertilizers
5.To be able to use technical knowledge and data in fertilization suggestions
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gübreler ve Gübreleme Tekniği. Burhan Kacar, Vahap Katkat. Vipaş A.Ş., 1999. ISBN. 975-564-084-3.
2.Gübre Analizleri, Burhan Kacar, Cihat Kütük. Nobel Yayıncılık. 2010. ISBN. 978-605-395-306-7.
3.Bitki Fizyolojisi. Burhan Kacar, Vahap Katkat, Şule Öztürk. 2002. Nobel Yayıncılık. ISBN. 978-975-591-833-4.
4.Bitki Besleme. Burhan Kacar, Vahap Katkat. 1998. Vipaş Yayınları. ISBN: 975-564-068-1.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Description of fertilizer and fertilization concepts. Effect of plantal factors affecting fertilization.
Week 1 - Practice
Power point presentation.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Effects of environmental factors on fertilization.
Week 2 - Practice
Power point presentation.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Production techniques of manure. Its maturation and storage.
Week 3 - Practice
Power point presentation.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Production techniques of other organic materials used in agriculture.
Week 4 - Practice
Daily visit to farm.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Green fertilizers and green fertilization concepts.
Week 5 - Practice
Laboratory work.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Biofertilizers and their usage in agriculture.
Week 6 - Practice
Laboratory work.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Introduction to chemical fertilizers.
Week 7 - Practice
Laboratory work.
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Nitrogen containing chemical fertilizers.
Week 9 - Practice
Daily visit to farm.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Phosphorus and potassium containing chemical fertilizers.
Week 10 - Practice
Calculation of the amount of fertilizers applied.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Calcium and magnesium containing chemical fertilizers.
Week 11 - Practice
Calculation of the amount of fertilizers applied.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sulphur containing chemical fertilizers.
Week 12 - Practice
Calculation of the amount of fertilizers applied.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Micro element containing chemical fertilizers.
Week 13 - Practice
Calculation of the amount of fertilizers applied.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Fertilization methods.
Week 14 - Practice
Calculation of the amount of fertilizers applied.
Week 15 - Theoretical
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment1088
Midterm Examination101616
Final Examination102020
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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