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Course Description Course Name : Agricultural Mechanization Course Code : BKP207 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. HASAN HÜSEYİN ÖZTÜRK Prof.Dr. ALİ BAYAT Learning Outcomes of the Course : Force resources and work machines used in agricultural production are known Uses and maintains equipment used in agricultural activities. Learn and practice the process of agricultural mechanization. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Features and operating principles of internal combustion engines, agricultural tractors and features Introduction of machines used in the production of agricultural resources and work force to use, set-up, operation and maintenance of the theoretical and practical knowledge is given to students. Course Contents : Indicators of agricultural mechanization, power supplies in agriculture, thermal and structural properties of engines, tractors and structural properties, the power and efficiency relationshipst in engines and agricultural tractors,soil tilliage equipment, Sowing, planting and fertilizing equipment, plant protection equipment, irrigation equipment, harvesting equipment, seed cleaning and separaring equipment,Mechanization in animal production Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom and Laboratory of Internal Combustion Engines and agricultural eqipment workshop   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Definition and benefits of agricultural mechanization To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures 2 Indicators of agricultural mechanization To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures 3 Force and energy sources used in agricultural production To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures 4 Structural properties of internal combustion engines To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures 5 Structural characteristics of agricultural tractors To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures 6 Relations of power and efficiency in engines and agricultural tractors To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures 7 mid-term exam I Preparing for the exam by reading the textbook Answer the questions in writing 8 Soil Tillage equipment To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook Power point presentations and lecture using course materials,and lab-workshop practices 9 Sowing, planting and fertilizing equipment To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook Power point presentations and lecture using course materials,and lab-workshop practices 10 Plant Protection equipment To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook Power point presentations and lecture using course materials,and lab-workshop practices 11 Irrigation equipment To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook Power point presentations and lecture using course materials,and lab-workshop practices 12 Harvesting and threshing machines To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook Power point presentations and lecture using course materials,and lab-workshop practices 13 Seed cleaning and separating equipment To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook Power point presentations and lecture using course materials,and lab-workshop practices 14 Mechanization in animal production To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook Power point presentations and lecture using course materials,and lab-workshop practices 15 mid-term exam II Preparing for the exam by reading the textbook Answer the questions in writing 16/17 Final exam Preparing for the exam by reading the textbook Answer the questions in writing   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Agricultural Machinery I and II   Öztekin,S., Barut, Z.B., Bozdoğan, A.M., Bayat, A.,Özcan, M.T., Güzel, E., İnce, A., Yıldız, Y., 2006. Agricultural Machinery II. Nobel Kitabevi. Adana Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 0 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 Gain the sufficient equipment to determine the challenges about the diseases, pests and weeds in plant health and identify those agents. 0 2 Decide to the best and economic strategy by using knowledge to solve the challenges in plant protection and keep safe the protection of natural and sustainable sources. 3 3 Gain the ability to communicate with farmers and organizations dealing with agriculture and be able to teach his professionals to them 0 4 Provides to apply practical control strategies safely and interpret the results; prescribe the pesticides in case of using chemical control. 0 5 Obtain the skill to choose and use modern technical tools in plant protection. 5 6 Skills on using a laboratory, identifying of the diseases, pests or weeds in laboratory conditions, analyzing, determination and interpret of the results and prepare reports. 0 7 Acqure the competence to be respectful to the professional ethics, to understand the plant protection challenges within the legal legislations and improve strategies to cope with them 0 8 Easily reaches to information on plant protection by using qualified Technologies and combine them with its knowledge to prepare written or oral presentations. 0 9 Gain the skills to catch and analyze the basic methods of the scientific researches 0 10 Gain the ability to work lonely or with a team, responsibility in professional ethics and safety in applications. 0 11 Learn the basic plant protection topics such as biology, ecology, systematic, control strategies of agents causing economical losses in cultivation 0 12 Students have the sufficient knowledge about agricultural engineering in general and also, plant protection area in private 0 13 Professional development in accordance with their interests and abilities, as well as the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields, constantly improves itself by identifying training needs 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 3 6     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 10 20     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 92 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.68 ECTS Credit: 4