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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes
1.To recognize basic concepts of soil-water relations
2.to understand the relations between soil-water-plant-atmosphere
3.Define soil moisture characteristics and moisture measurements
4.Water movement and determinants in the soil
5.The relationships between soil water and plant growth
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Munsuz, N. 1982, Toprak Su Bitki İlişkileri, Ankara Üni. Ziraat Fak. Yayınları, Yayın No: 798, Ders Kitabı: 221, Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The basic physical properties of soils
Week 2 - Theoretical
Soil texture, structure and compaction
Week 3 - Theoretical
Infiltration
Week 4 - Theoretical
Soil water
Week 5 - Theoretical
The amount of moisture and measuring the amount of moisture in the soil
Week 6 - Theoretical
The soil moisture characteristic curve
Week 7 - Theoretical
Water movement and determinants in the soil (Midterm Exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Water Capillarity
Week 9 - Theoretical
Water Capillarity
Week 10 - Theoretical
Water movement under saturated conditions,
Week 11 - Theoretical
Water movement under unsaturated conditions,
Week 12 - Theoretical
The relationships between soil water and plant growth
Week 13 - Theoretical
Factors affecting water uptake of roots
Week 14 - Theoretical
Transpiration, evapotranspiration
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment2%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Assignment2114
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination111112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
OÇ-2
3
OÇ-3
3
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026