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| ORML7612 | @ | 3+0+0 | ECTS:7.5 | | Year / Semester | Fall Semester | | Level of Course | Third Cycle | | Status | Elective | | Department | DEPARTMENT of FOREST ENGINEERING | | Prerequisites and co-requisites | None | | Mode of Delivery | | | Contact Hours | 14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week | | Lecturer | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ali BAYRAKTAR | | Co-Lecturer | | | Language of instruction | Turkish | | Professional practise ( internship ) | None | | | | The aim of the course: | | The course "Fertilization Strategies in Forest Tree Species" aims to provide advanced knowledge on fertilization strategies in the cultivation of forest tree species. It equips students with the competence to implement practices for improving seedling quality and field performance, as well as to analyze and evaluate the outcomes of these practices. |
| Programme Outcomes | CTPO | TOA | | Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to : | | | | PO - 1 : | They will be able to classify plant nutrients and explain their functional significance in seedling cultivation. | 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 | 1,3,5, | | PO - 2 : | They will be able to explain the types, compositions, and mechanisms of action of fertilizers used in seedling cultivation. | 1 - 3 - 4 - 7 | 1,3,5, | | PO - 3 : | They will be able to analyze the multifaceted effects of different fertilizers on seedling growth and quality. | 1 - 3 - 4 - 7 | 1,3,5, | | PO - 4 : | They will be able to plan applicable fertilization strategies for nursery and afforestation sites. | 1 - 3 - 4 - 7 | 1,3,5, | | CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome | | |
| Within the scope of the course, in addition to the role of plant nutrients in the cultivation of forest trees, classical and modern fertilization techniques and the principles of using various types of fertilizers are addressed. The course also examines the effects of fertilizer applications on the morphological, physiological, and biochemical development of seedlings. Supported by theoretical knowledge, experimental methods, data analysis, and field applications, the course aims to enable students to develop scientific and strategic approaches to fertilization. |
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| Course Syllabus | | Week | Subject | Related Notes / Files | | Week 1 | Introduction: Scope of the course, concepts of fertilizer and fertilization, and their importance in forestry. | | | Week 2 | Essential plant nutrients: An overview of macro and micronutrients, their functions, and deficiency symptoms. | | | Week 3 | Nutrient cycling in forest soils and its relationship with fertilization. | | | Week 4 | New-generation fertilizers such as organic, slow-release, and nano fertilizers, and their applications in nurseries and field conditions. | | | Week 5 | Types of fertilizers used in forest nurseries and their application techniques. | | | Week 6 | Fertilization approaches based on nursery types and seedling growing environments. | | | Week 7 | Fertilization strategies in principal forest tree species. | | | Week 8 | Determination of fertilizer dosages and timing of fertilization. | | | Week 9 | Midterm Exam | | | Week 10 | Effects of fertilization on seedling morphology and physiology. | | | Week 11 | Effects of fertilization practices on seedling quality and field performance (e.g., survival rate, establishment success, etc.). | | | Week 12 | Midterm assignments and presentation of homework. | | | Week 13 | Fertilization in afforestation sites: Application methods in special-purpose areas. | | | Week 14 | Fertilization research: Experimental designs and data evaluation methods. | | | Week 15 | Sustainable fertilization approaches: Environmental impacts, risks, and current practices. | | | Week 16 | Final Exam | | | |
| 1 | Boydak, A., Çalışkan, S. 2014: Ağaçlandırma, OGEM-VAK, İstanbul. | | | 2 | Kacar, B., Katkat, V. 2018: Gübreler ve Gübreleme Tekniği, Nobel Yayıncılık, Ankara. | | | 3 | Havlin, J. L., Tisdale, S. L., Nelson, W. L., Beaton, J. D. 2017: Soil Fertility and Fertilizers: An Introduction to Nutrient Management, Pearson Education India. | | | |
| Method of Assessment | | Type of assessment | Week No | Date | Duration (hours) | Weight (%) | | Mid-term exam | 9 | 19.11.2025 | 60 | 30 | | Homework/Assignment/Term-paper | 12 | 26.12.2025 | 60 | 20 | | End-of-term exam | 16 | 05.01.2026 | 60 | 50 | | |
| Student Work Load and its Distribution | | Type of work | Duration (hours pw) | No of weeks / Number of activity | Hours in total per term | | Yüz yüze eğitim | 3 | 14 | 42 | | Sınıf dışı çalışma | 4 | 5 | 20 | | Laboratuar çalışması | 3 | 5 | 15 | | Arasınav için hazırlık | 6 | 8 | 48 | | Arasınav | 2 | 1 | 2 | | Ödev | 5 | 8 | 40 | | Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık | 6 | 6 | 36 | | Dönem sonu sınavı | 2 | 1 | 2 | | Total work load | | | 205 |
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