WATER ANALYSIS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
LTP205	WATER ANALYSIS	3	4	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer ECEM BAYKAL ALPASLAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. DAMLA ZEYDANLI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course; It is aimed to introduce the general, physical and chemical properties of water and to acquire sample collection and analysis knowledge in order to perform physical and chemical analyzes in water.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course; general, physical and chemical properties of water, quality criteria of irrigation water and salinity problems, water sampling, determination of anion and cation in water, causes of water pollution and determination of organic substances in water.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the physical and chemical properties of water.
Lists salinity problems in irrigation waters.
Examples the causes of water pollution.
Classifies irrigation waters according to quality criteria.
Uses gravimetric and volumetric methods in water analysis.
Applies anion-cation analysis in irrigation water.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, individual research	General, physical and chemical properties of water	Expression, question and answer, practice.
2	Literature review, individual research	Quality criteria and classification of irrigation water	Expression, question and answer, practice.
3	Literature review, individual research	Salinity problems in irrigation	Expression, question and answer, practice.
4	Literature review, individual research	Importance of water analysis and collecting water samples	Expression, question and answer, practice.
5	Literature review, individual research	Determination of color, turbidity and pH in water	Expression, question and answer, practice.
6	Literature review, individual research	Gravimetric and volumetric methods	Expression, question and answer, practice.
7	Literature review, individual research	Determination of cations/anions in water	Expression, question and answer, practice.
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, individual research	Determination of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium	Expression, question and answer, practice.
10	Literature review, individual research	Determination of carbonate-bicarbonate in water	Expression, question and answer, practice.
11	Literature review, individual research	Determination of chloride in water	Expression, question and answer, practice.
12	Literature review, individual research	Sulfate determination methods	Expression, question and answer, practice.
13	Literature review, individual research	Determination of nitrite and nitrate in water	Expression, question and answer, practice.
14	Literature review, individual research	Water pollution and its causes, pollution analysis	Expression, question and answer, practice.
15	Literature review, individual research	Determination of organic substances in waters	Expression, question and answer, practice.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Skoog, D. A., Holler, F. J., West, M. D., & Crouch, S. R. (2004). Analitik Kimya Temel İlkeleri, 8. Baskı, Bilim Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Asawa, G. L. (2006). Irrigation and water resources engineering. New Age International.
Sönmez, A. Y., Karataş, M., Arslan, G., Aras, M. S. (2021). Sular Bilgisi, 2.Baskı, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Göksu, M. Z. L. (2003). Su kirliliği (ders kitabı). Nobel Kitabevi.
Manahan, S. E. (2010). Water chemistry: green science and technology of nature's most renewable resource. CRC Press.
Ayers, R. S., & Westcot, D. W. (1985). Water quality for agriculture (Vol. 29, p. 174). Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They have basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of laboratory science.					4
2	They have a minimum technical infrastructure in basic mathematics and science subjects.				3
3	They acquire the ability to effectively collect data through efficient sampling, experiments, and analysis, and to interpret and evaluate the obtained data.					4
4	They are aware of the fundamental concepts related to quality assurance and quality management systems, and they can conduct work in accordance with the importance of the quality control process within total quality management.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They have knowledge of ethical principles and rules related to their field.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They possess the capability to generate original ideas that can respond to the demands and advancements in the laboratory sector, as well as the ability to conduct research and development (R&D) activities.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They interpret and evaluate data using the basic level of knowledge and skills acquired in their field, identify problems, analyze them, and participate/take responsibility in planned activities for solving them.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They have the ability to work independently.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They acquire an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and gain an understanding of keeping up with developments in science and technology, as well as continually renewing themselves.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are respectful towards historical values and possess social responsibility awareness.		1
2	They understand the necessity of teamwork and engage in team collaboration when needed.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are knowledgeable about laboratory technology and proficiently utilize laboratory instruments and equipment in an appropriate and effective manner.						5
2	They can conduct analyses of food, water, plants, soil, chemicals, microbiological samples, and medical materials.						5
3	They have sufficient awareness regarding individual and public health, environmental protection, and occupational safety.					4
4	They act in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation, and professional ethical standards regarding their duties, rights, and responsibilities as an individual.			2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	2	28
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	47	0	103