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Course Description Course Name : Agricultural Mechanization Course Code : TBP209 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. HASAN HÜSEYİN ÖZTÜRK Prof.Dr. ALİ BAYAT Learning Outcomes of the Course : Konws the force resources and work machines used in agricultural production. Uses and maintains equipment used in agricultural activities Learns and implements the operations of agricultural mechanization Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To give theoretical and practical knowledge about features and operating principles of internal combustion engines, agricultural tractors and features,the applications of Agricultural Mechanization, .To introduce the machines used in the production of agricultural resources and work force use, set-up, operation and maintenance of these machines 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, sowing and fertilizing machines, plant protection machines, irrigating machines, harvesting and threshing machines, seed cleaning and sorting machines Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom, laboratory of internal combustion engines, workshop of dept. of farm machinery   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 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 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 written exam 8 Soil tillage machines To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures 9 Sowing and fertilizing machines To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures 10 Plant protection machines To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures 11 Irrigating machines To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures 12 Harvesting and threshing machines To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures 13 Seed cleaning and sorting machines To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures 14 Solutions of the problems about the topics To obtain preliminary information by reading the textbook The theoretical contents of the lesson will be lectured to students depending on the program procedures 15 Mid-term exam II Preparing for the exam by reading the textbook Answer the questions in written exam 16/17 Final Exam Preparing for the exam by reading the textbook Answer the questions in written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Agricultural Machinery I and 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 3 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 Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 2 2 Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 3 3 Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. 0 4 Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. 4 5 Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. 3 6 Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. 4 7 Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. 0 8 Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. 5 9 Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 1 10 Works both individually and in a team. 1 11 Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 1 12 Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 2 13 Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 1 14 Shows respect to job ethic. 2 15 Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. 1 16 Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering 2 17 Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. 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 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 5 15     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 5 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 77 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.08 ECTS Credit: 3