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Course Description Course Name : Agricultural Mechanization Course Code : ZTP110 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. AHMET İNCE Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the basic definitions of Agriculture Engineering. Identifies types,structures and the basic equipments of tractors, which are the main force in agriculture. .Knows agricultural Mechanization management for the needs of agricultural establishment Knows necessary selection,use,adjustment,maintenance and operation rules in Tractor -Agricultural machine relationship. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To give basic conceptions about engineering, technology, agriculture techniques and agricultural machinery. Course Contents : Description of power sources and working equipments used in agriculture. theorotical and practical information of using, maintanance, reparing and operating of agricultural machinary. (Tractor, tillage machines, sprayers, harvesting and threshing machines, animal production machines, etc.) Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : lecture room   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Basic conceptions of agriculture engineering and agricultural technique. Description of agricultural mechanization. Related topics in the course notes and source book Power Point Presentation 2 Living and natural energy sources and machines Related topics in the course notes and source book Power Point Presentation 3 Thermic energy sources and machines (internal combustion engines) Related topics in the course notes and source book Power Point Presentation 4 Tractors Related topics in the course notes and source book. Power Point Presentation 5 Agricultural mechanization management Related topics in the course notes and source book Power Point Presentation 6 Midterm exam I Studying for exam Written exam 7 Tillage machines Related topics in the course notes and source book Power Point Presentation 8 Sowing, planting and fertilizing machines Related topics in the course notes and source book Power Point Presentation 9 Irrigation machines Related topics in the course notes and source book Power Point Presentation 10 Plant Protection machines Related topics in the course notes and source book Power Point Presentation 11 Mechanization in animal production Related topics in the course notes and source book Power Point Presentation 12 Mechanization in animal production Related topics in the course notes and source book Power Point Presentation 13 Midterm exam II Studying for exam Writing exam 14 Harvesting and threshing machines Related topics in the course notes and source book Power Point Presentation 15 Food processing machines Related topics in the course notes and source book Power Point Presentation 16/17 Final exam Studying for exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Tezer E. ve A. Sabancı, 2001. Agricultural Mecjanization I. Çukurova Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Ders Kitapları Yayın No: A-7. Adana  Oztekin, S. et all., 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 90     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 10 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 information on alternative production systems 3 2 Has information on basic characteristics (anatomic, morphologic,physiological and biological) of farm animals, has information on planning animal housing for environmental aspects and animal species, about forage production and storage for environmental conditions and different species, making plans about animal breeding. 3 3 Has genetic and statistical information which can be the basis of animal improvement .Has adequate knowledge of industrial animal farming. 3 4 Uses IT to get new information in animal production 3 5 Transfers knowledge to people who work in the field at various levels, has communication skills,has the self -confidence in providing information and following technical developments. 0 6 Finds the reasons of the technical and economical problems that can adversely affect the quality and capacity levels desired in Animal Science and develops solutions. 0 7 To get technical knowledge in his/her field 0 8 -Trains qualified zootechnicians to fulfill the needs of Turkey 3 9 Obtains information in the field of Animal Science, researches, evaluates, records,consults,plans projects and applies. 0 10 Knows the techniques in Animal Breeding and applies. Has information about small cattle raising and poultry farming and nutrition and applies.Transfers genetic and statistical information that can be the basis of animal breeding to animal production. 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) 13 2 26     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 2 2 4 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 2 4     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 38 Total Workload / 25 (h): 1.52 ECTS Credit: 2