Information Package / Course Catalogue
Soil Fertility Analysis and Evaluation
Course Code: TBB307
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

In this course, basic methods used in determination of soil fertility status are explained. it is aimed that students will have skill for using pot experiments in determination of soil fertility status

Course Content

Fertility properties of soils, and their evaluation methods in terms of statistics like correlation analysis. Experiment types and some cautions for soil fertility determination. Statistical analysis methods, their applications and interpretation.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Mustafa Ali KAPTAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to use general technical knowledge in application of experiments
2.To be able to calculate fertilizer requirement and decide fertlizer application techniques in experiments
3.To be able to summarize agricultural researches
4. Being able to learn optimum comparing the methods which are commonly used to determination of soil fertility status.
5.Being able to have skill for the interpretation of analysis results in view of soil fertility
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Açıkgöz, N., E. İlker, A. Gökçöl, 2004. Biyolojik Araştırmaların Bilgisayarda Değerlendirilmeleri. ISBN: 973-483-607-8 E.Ü. Tohum Teknolojisi Araştırma ve Uygulama Merkezi Yayın No:2 Bornova-İzmir.
2.Açıkgöz, N., 1994. Tarımda Araştırma ve Deneme Metodları, , Ege Üniv. Ziraat Fak Yay No. 478, İzmir.
3.Steel, R.G.D and Torrie, J.H., 1981. Prensiples and procedures of statistics. Mc graw and HillInt. Editions.Aucland USA.
4.Cochran, W.G. and G.M. Cox, 1957. Experimental designs. II. Edition, John Wiley and sons Inc., Newyork.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Methods of determination soil fertility status
Week 1 - Practice
Literature research
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic principles of experimental methods, planning of experiments,
Week 2 - Practice
Determination of homework
Week 3 - Theoretical
Some important laws on soil fertility
Week 3 - Practice
Presentation and discussion
Week 4 - Theoretical
Soil fertility concept
Week 4 - Practice
Presentation and discussion
Week 5 - Theoretical
Evaluation of soil fertility properties in survey researches
Week 5 - Practice
Presentation and discussion
Week 6 - Theoretical
Methods used in determining plant fertility status evaluation
Week 6 - Practice
Presentation and discussion
Week 7 - Theoretical
Pot experiment carried out in greenhouse
Week 7 - Practice
Presentation and discussion
Week 8 - Theoretical
Greenhouse experiments carried out in soilles culture
Week 8 - Practice
Presentation and discussion
Week 9 - Theoretical
Some technical aspects taking into consideration in fertilizer experiments in field conditions
Week 9 - Practice
Presentation and discussion
Week 10 - Theoretical
Completely randomized design and randomized complite block design
Week 10 - Practice
Presentation and discussion
Week 11 - Theoretical
Factorial and split plot design
Week 11 - Practice
Presentation and discussion
Week 12 - Theoretical
Interpretation of field and greenhouse experiments
Week 12 - Practice
Presentation and discussion
Week 13 - Theoretical
Regressions and their interpretation in field and greenhouse experiments
Week 13 - Practice
Presentation and discussion
Week 14 - Theoretical
Use of nuclear techniques in soil fertility experiments
Week 14 - Practice
Presentation and discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice142142
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
5
3
2
OÇ-2
5
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
5
3
2
OÇ-3
2
2
2
2
5
5
5
1
5
3
2
OÇ-4
3
3
2
4
1
1
1
1
5
3
2
OÇ-5
3
5
2
4
1
1
1
1
5
3
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026