VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Department of Laboratory Technology (Turkish)
MLBT 203 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Analysis of Plant and Soil
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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MLBT 203
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Fall
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2
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2
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3
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4
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
Turkish
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
Short Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
| Course Coordinator | - | |||||
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| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is providing basic knowledge on the analysis of plant and soil with theoretical and applied perpective |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description |
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Core Courses |
X
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| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to soil science and soil variety in Turkey with properties | Müftüoğlu, N.M., Türkmen, C., Çıkılı, Y., “Toprak ve Bitkide Verimlilik Analizleri” Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık, (2014). |
| 2 | Chemical and physical properties of soil and diagnosis methods | Müftüoğlu, N.M., Türkmen, C., Çıkılı, Y., “Toprak ve Bitkide Verimlilik Analizleri” Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık, (2014). |
| 3 | Definition and properties of plant and analysis of plants. Diversity of plants and agricultural products in Turkey | Müftüoğlu, N.M., Türkmen, C., Çıkılı, Y., “Toprak ve Bitkide Verimlilik Analizleri” Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık, (2014). |
| 4 | Sampling plants and soil. Preparation of sample for analysis. Ph analysis of soil. | Müftüoğlu, N.M., Türkmen, C., Çıkılı, Y., “Toprak ve Bitkide Verimlilik Analizleri” Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık, (2014). |
| 5 | Methods for macro and micro element analysis of soil and plant samples and chemicals used in this process | Müftüoğlu, N.M., Türkmen, C., Çıkılı, Y., “Toprak ve Bitkide Verimlilik Analizleri” Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık, (2014). |
| 6 | Environments for plantation, soilles agriculture | Müftüoğlu, N.M., Türkmen, C., Çıkılı, Y., “Toprak ve Bitkide Verimlilik Analizleri” Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık, (2014). |
| 7 | Mid-term | |
| 8 | Agriculture in greenhouses and its importance in Turkey | Müftüoğlu, N.M., Türkmen, C., Çıkılı, Y., “Toprak ve Bitkide Verimlilik Analizleri” Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık, (2014). |
| 9 | Methods of fertilisation and disinfestation and their importance | Müftüoğlu, N.M., Türkmen, C., Çıkılı, Y., “Toprak ve Bitkide Verimlilik Analizleri” Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık, (2014). |
| 10 | Macro and micro element needs of plants. Symptoms of deficiency and toxidity | Müftüoğlu, N.M., Türkmen, C., Çıkılı, Y., “Toprak ve Bitkide Verimlilik Analizleri” Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık, (2014). |
| 11 | Methods for irrigation in agricultural production | Müftüoğlu, N.M., Türkmen, C., Çıkılı, Y., “Toprak ve Bitkide Verimlilik Analizleri” Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık, (2014). |
| 12 | Organic agriculture and comparison between conventional agricultural methods. Basic procedure for starting organic agriculture. Organic plantation, preparation for market, and highlights of this process | Müftüoğlu, N.M., Türkmen, C., Çıkılı, Y., “Toprak ve Bitkide Verimlilik Analizleri” Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık, (2014). |
| 13 | Natural methods for dealing with diseases and insects in organic agriculture | Müftüoğlu, N.M., Türkmen, C., Çıkılı, Y., “Toprak ve Bitkide Verimlilik Analizleri” Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık, (2014). |
| 14 | Presentations | |
| 15 | Review of semester | |
| 16 | Final |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Müftüoğlu, N.M., Türkmen, C., Çıkılı, Y., “Toprak ve Bitkide Verimlilik Analizleri” Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık, (2014) ISBN : 978-605-133-895-8 Demir, T., “Bitki ve Toprak Analizleri Ders Notu” Sakarya Üniversitesi |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Conklin, A.R., Meinholtz, R.,“Principles and Practices in Environmental Analysis”, Marcel Dekker, Inc., (2004) |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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10
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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30
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| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam |
1
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60
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
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40
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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60
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
0
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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12
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12
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
0
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| Final Exam |
1
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25
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25
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| Total |
101
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | To have knowledge on theories, concepts, methods and tools which are the basis of Laboratory Technology. |
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| 2 | To be able to synthesize, analyze, interpret, question, criticize and follow professional legal regulations. |
X | ||||
| 3 | To be able to use the theoretical knowledge acquired in the field of application and improve solutions for problems. |
X | ||||
| 4 | To be able to work effectively as an individual and on multidisciplinary teams and use them in the working environment. |
X | ||||
| 5 | To be able to use computer programs and information and communication technologies at the level required by his/her profession. |
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| 6 | To be aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, monitor developments in science and technology and constantly renew itself. |
X | ||||
| 7 | To be able to have a professional and ethical responsibility. |
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| 8 | To be able to have the ability to communicate effectively in Turkish both oral and written. |
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| 9 | To be able to monitor the developments in the field and to communicate with colleagues by using English at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. |
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| 10 | To be able to know the concepts of work safety, environmental protection, quality and fulfill their requirements. |
X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
