Information Package / Course Catalogue
Recent Advances In Soıl Science And Plant Nutrition II
Course Code: ZTO619
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate 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 research articles and used technology 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.Being to be able to read flow diagrams of processes in fertilizer production
3.Understanding the current subjects on soil science and Plant Nutrition
4.To evaluate the new studies 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.Other scientific articles on web of Science-WOS
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 scientific paper about soil physics published recently-1
Week 3 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a scientific paper about soil physics published recently- 2
Week 4 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a scientific paper about remote sensing published recently-1
Week 5 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a scientific paper about remote sensing published recently-2
Week 6 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a scientific paper about soil microbiology published recently-1
Week 7 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a scientific paper about soil microbiology published recently-2
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a scientific paper about fertilizing in field crops published recently-1
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a scientific paper about fertilizing in field crops published recently-2
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a scientific paper about stress physiology published recently-1
Week 12 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a scientific paper about stress physiology published recently-2
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a scientific paper about fertilizing in horticulture published recently-1
Week 14 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a scientific paper about fertilizing in horticulture published recently-2
Week 15 - Theoretical
Examining and discussing a scientific paper about fertilizing in horticulture published recently-3
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
Assignment203468
Term Project105050
Midterm Examination101414
Final Examination104040
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
3
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
4
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
4
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
4
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026