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Course Description Course Name : Soil Biology Course Code : BL 403 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. CENGİZ DARICI Learning Outcomes of the Course : İncrease of soil and plant productivity, improvement of ecosystems balance, determination of preventive and reductive precautions of contamination Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : to research interactions of soil microorganisms between soils and vegetations and among themselves Course Contents : Introduction of soil biology and its relationship with other sciences Soil living beings (Flora and fauna) Effects of soil environment on soil microflora and their functions (energy, chemical factors etc.) Water factors, clay and structure factors Alteration of soil chemical and physical properties by microorganisms. Biological elemental cycles (C, N cycles) Biological elemental cycles (S, P cycles) Organometalic complex compound production and roles of microorganism in degradation Formation of soil structure and contribution of microorganisms to its degradation Interactions between soil living beings and vegetation (Symbiotic and non-symbiotic) Interactions between soil living beings Soil biology applications (pedological and geological) Soil biology applications (agricultural, erosion and korosion problems) Applications against pesticide contamination 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 Introduction of soil biology and its relationship with other sciences Lesson notes and extra source books Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes 2 Soil living beings (Flora and fauna) Lesson notes and extra source books Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes 3 Effects of soil environment on soil microflora and their functions (energy, chemical factors etc.) Lesson notes and extra source books Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes 4 Water factors, clay and structure factors Lesson notes and extra source books Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes 5 Alteration of soil chemical and physical properties by microorganisms. Lesson notes and extra source books Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes 6 Biological elemental cycles (C, N cycles) Lesson notes and extra source books Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes 7 Biological elemental cycles (S, P cycles) Lesson notes and extra source books Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes 8 Organometalic complex compound production and roles of microorganism in degradation Lesson notes and extra source books Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes 9 Exam Exam Exam 10 Formation of soil structure and contribution of microorganisms to its degradation Lesson notes and extra source books Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes 11 Interactions between soil living beings and vegetation (Symbiotic and non-symbiotic) Lesson notes and extra source books Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes 12 Interactions between soil living beings Lesson notes and extra source books Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes 13 Soil biology applications (pedological and geological) Lesson notes and extra source books Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes 14 Soil biology applications (agricultural, erosion and korosion problems) Lesson notes and extra source books Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes 15 Applications against pesticide contamination Lesson notes and extra source books Teaching the lesson by using projection and lecture notes 16/17 Final Exam Final Exam Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Akalan,İ.(1983). Toprak Bilgisi, A.Ü.Ziraat F. Kitapları, Ankara.  Haktanır,K.,(1986) Toprak Biyolojisi,A.Ü.Ziraat F!. No:134, Ankara  Özbek,H. ve ark.(1995) Toprak Bilimi, Ç.Ü. Ziraat F. yayını, Adana 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 Explains the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology 4 2 Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of biology 4 3 Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology 5 4 takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered 4 5 plans and manages the projects as a member of team 4 6 informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems 3 7 communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works 3 8 Knows the importance of individual development 4 9 Reaches the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 4 10 Knows that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 4 11 Evaluates the developmets in the field of biology by using scientific methods 4 12 Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of biology 4 13 Combines the knowledge in the field of biology with the other scientific area. 4 14 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds establish relations ethically and uses information, communication technologies. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 4 15 Identifies problems in the field of biology and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 4 * 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 3 9     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 90 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.6 ECTS Credit: 4