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Course Description Course Name : Research Techniques in Soil Biology Course Code : BY-526 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. CENGİZ DARICI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Teaching the order and function of soil biology laboratory Explaining the details of experiments and gaining dexterity Gainiing otocontrol system Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To gain a viewpoint in introducing the aims of soil biology laboratory Course Contents : Importance of laboratory order and hygenie Laboratory safety knowledges Glass materials and properties of chemicals and precations in their usage. Rules of soil sampling and showing how to take samples from fields Preparation of soil analysis Physical analysis of soils: determining texture, moisture, field capacity and permanent wilting point Physical analysis of soils: determining texture, moisture, field capacity and permanent wilting point Chemical analysis of soils: pH Chemical analysis of soils: limestone Soil carbon analysis Soil nitrogen analysis Soil mineral nitrogen analysis Soil incubation method for carbon mineralization (Respiration method) Nitrogen mineralization Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Importance of laboratory order and hygenie Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 2 Laboratory safety knowledges Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 3 Glass materials and properties of chemicals and precations in their usage. Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 4 Rules of soil sampling and showing how to take samples from fields Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 5 Preparation of soil analyses Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 6 Physical analyses of soils: determining texture, moisture, field capacity and permanent wilting point Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 7 Physical analyses of soils: determining texture, moisture, field capacity and permanent wilting point Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 8 Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam 9 Chemical analyses of soils: pH Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 10 Chemical analyses of soils: limestone Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 11 Soil carbon analyses Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 12 Soil nitrogen analyses Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 13 Soil mineral nitrogen analyses Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 14 Soil incubation method for carbon mineralization (Respiration method) Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 15 Nitrogen mineralization Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 16/17 Results and evaluation Results and evaluation Results and evaluation   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Up-to-date sources have been chosen for analyses Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 20 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field 4 2 Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology 5 3 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology 5 4 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. 4 5 Solves the problems of biology by using research methods. 4 6 Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology 3 7 Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty 3 8 Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. 4 9 Systematically transfers the current developments in the field of biology and his/her studies to the person in biology field or other related fields by supporting qualitative and quantitative data 0 10 Uses at least one foreign language to keep up to date with the field to take part in scientific and social interaction groups to share information at international levels 3 11 Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field 0 12 In biology, uses statistical software programme to carry out scientific research and also uses information and communication technology in proficiency level of knowledge and skills to critically evaluate 0 13 Develops the strategy, policy and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of biology and treats the results obtained within standart of quality 0 14 Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. 4 15 Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area 4 16 Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level 0 17 Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 6 84     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 8 7 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 3 9     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 151 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.04 ECTS Credit: 6