Information Package / Course Catalogue
Fertilizer Production Techniques
Course Code: ZTO503
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: 
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 7
Objectives of the Course

In this course, units in the fertilizer production,flow daigram for several fertilizer types,production storage and transportation of fertilizer raw materials,production of different fertilizer sources and critical points are examined. Attendances gain knowledge about fertilizer technology

Course Content

Production techniques of different organic fertilizers and modern examples in current farms. Chemical fertilizer production status of the country, basics inputs and techniques in production, preparation of organo-mineral techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain the history of fertilizer industry
2.To be able to explain the basic technology used in fertilizer production
3.To be able to analyse the flow diagrams of processes in fertilizer production
4.To be able to comprehend the production,storage and transportation of fertilizer raw materials
5.To be able to explain the production of macro nutrients contained fertilizers
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Hignet,T.,1985.Fertilizer Manual.Martinus Nijhuff/Dr.W. Junk Pub.Dordrecht.
2.Mortvedt, J.j. Murph, L.S., Follett, R.H., 1999.Fertilizer Technology and Application.Meister Publ.Co.ohio.
3.Engelstad, O.P., 1985.Fertilizer Technology and Use. Soil. Sci. Soc. Amer. Inc., Madison, USA.
4.McVickar M.H., Martin, W.P., Miles, I.E., Tucker, H.H., 1966.Agricultural Anhydrous Ammonia. Agric. Ammonia Inst., Memphis.
5.Jacop, K.D.,1953.Fertilizer Technology and Reseources. Academic Pres. Inc., Pub. New York.
6.Biçer, A., Yalçın, H., 2007. İnorganik Kimyasal Teknoloji. İlke Yayın No:4, Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Methods of determination soil fertility status
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Literature research
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic principles of experimental methods, planning of experiments,
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Determination of homework
Week 3 - Theoretical
Farm manure production techniques depending on animal species, modern examples in current farms
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Presentation and discussion
Week 4 - Theoretical
Compost types and preparation techniques and modern examples in current farms
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Presentation and discussion
Week 5 - Theoretical
Fertilizer production techniques from waste materials and modern examples in the country
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Presentation and discussion
Week 6 - Theoretical
Historical development of fertilizer production in Turkey
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Presentation and discussion
Week 7 - Theoretical
The sources of chemical fertilizer production in Turkey and how they are provided
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Presentation and discussion
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Companies producing chemical fertilizer in Turkey and their products, fertilizer types and the problems they face
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Presentation and discussion
Week 10 - Theoretical
The production techniques of Nitrogen fertilizers
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Presentation and discussion
Week 11 - Theoretical
The production techniques Phosphorus fertilizers
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Presentation and discussion
Week 12 - Theoretical
The production techniques of Potassium fertilizers
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Presentation and discussion
Week 13 - Theoretical
The production techniques of mixed fertilizers
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Presentation and discussion
Week 14 - Theoretical
the production techniques of foliar fertilizers
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Presentation and discussion
Week 15 - Theoretical
The production techniques of Organo mineral fertilizers
Week 15 - Preparation Work
Seasonal project
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment201530
Term Project102020
Midterm Examination102525
Final Examination104040
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)171
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
2
3
2
1
OÇ-2
5
2
3
2
1
OÇ-3
5
2
3
2
1
OÇ-4
5
2
3
2
1
OÇ-5
5
2
3
2
1
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