Information Package / Course Catalogue
Recent Advances In Soil Science And Plant Nutrition I
Course Code: ZTO527
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Discussing the recent papers printed in most famous national and international scientific journals concerning on soil science and plant nutrition. To give knowledge and skills on interpreting scientific researches about Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.

Course Content

To be able to analyze the scientific studies in recent years by analyzing the literature and the use of resources, to be able to solve the problems in the field of soil science and plant nutrition

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn scientific developments in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition in a worldwide perspective
2.To examine the scientific researches on Soil Science and Plant Nutrition topics in the country and in the World.
3.Understanding the current subjects on soil science and Plant Nutrition
4.To evaluate the scientific researches in soil science and plant nutrition
5. To learn literature review and resource usage
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gardiner, D.T., Miller, R.W. 2008. Soils in our environment, 11th edit. Pearson/Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, USA. 600p.
2.Magdoff, F. and H. Van Es. 2009. Building soils for better crops: sustainable soil management. 3rd edition. SARE Handbook series no: 10, USA. 294p.
3.Web of Science-WOS’da taranan güncel bilimsel dergiler
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
How to follow the literatüre? Use of resources on the subject.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a research about soil physics published recently-1
Week 3 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a research about soil physics published recently- 2
Week 4 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a research about remote sensing published recently-1
Week 5 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a research about remote sensing published recently-2
Week 6 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a research about soil microbiology published recently-1
Week 7 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a research about soil microbiology published recently-2
Week 8 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a research about soil microbiology published recently-3
Week 9 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a research about fertilizing in field crops published recently-1
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a research about fertilizing in field crops published recently-2
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a research about stress physiology published recently-1
Week 12 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a research about stress physiology published recently-2
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a research about fertilizing in horticulture published recently-1
Week 14 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a research about fertilizing in horticulture published recently-2
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment140040
Reading320060
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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2026