Course Description |
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Course Name |
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Methods of Determination of Sprayer Operating Characteristics |
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Course Code |
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TM-525 |
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Course Type |
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Optional |
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Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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Year of Study |
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1 |
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Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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ECTS |
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6 |
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Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. ALİ BAYAT |
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Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns liquid atomization mechanisms an d parameters effect on atomization Able to measure deposits on different target surface and present the results Able to select tracer for spray performance works and sample techniques on target Have knowledge to evaluate any sprayer performance
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Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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Aim(s) of Course |
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To teach the evolution methodologies of any sprayer performance in the field condition |
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Course Contents |
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Nozzle characteristics used on sprayer boom, deposit and drift measurement techniques, tracer used to measure deposits on targets, tracer collection surfaces , selection tracer materials |
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Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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Work Place |
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Classroom, chemical application laboratory, field and orchard areas |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Some Physical properties of liquid and their effect on liquid atomization |
Lecture notes and documents from internet |
power point presentation |
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2 |
Liquid atomization mechanisms: pressure, centrifugal forces, air current and electro- hydrodynamic forces |
Lecture notes and documents from internet |
power point presentation |
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3 |
Droplet size measurement techniques |
Lecture notes and documents from internet |
power point presentation |
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4 |
Determination spray pattern of a single and multi-nozzles booms |
Lecture notes and documents from internet |
power point presentation |
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5 |
Spray drift and reasons of drift, drift reduction technologies |
Lecture notes and documents from internet |
power point presentation |
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6 |
Spray deposits and drift measurement techniques working with field sprayers |
Lecture notes and documents from internet |
power point presentation |
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7 |
Mid-term exam |
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8 |
Spray deposits and drift measurement techniques working with orchard sprayers |
Lecture notes and documents from internet |
power point presentation |
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9 |
Field and orchard experiment for spray deposit works |
Lecture notes and documents from internet |
power point presentation |
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10 |
Fluorometric analysis of samples taken from different targets |
Lecture notes and documents from internet |
power point presentation |
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11 |
Presentation of deposit measurement by tables and graphics |
Lecture notes and documents from internet |
power point presentation |
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12 |
Tracers and tracer selection for comparison of plant protection equipment |
Lecture notes and documents from internet |
power point presentation |
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13 |
Selection of spray deposit target surface materials and tracer removing techniques target materials |
Lecture notes and documents from internet |
power point presentation |
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14 |
Homework I and homework presentation |
Lecture notes and documents from internet |
power point presentation |
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15 |
Homework II and homework presentation |
Lecture notes and documents from internet |
power point presentation |
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16/17 |
final exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Bachelor´s degree enables graduates to expand and deepen their knowledge, access knowledge through scientific research, information, evaluation, interpretation, and application |
4 |
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2 |
To be able to enhance knowledge by using limited or incomplete data, and be able to put this knowledge to good use scientifically, ethically and responsibly. |
0 |
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3 |
To be able to transfer, orally or in written form, the findings and processes of their work to the related groups or other people systematically and clearly |
2 |
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4 |
To be able to come up with solutions to problems by working independently, put the solutions into actual use and make oral and written presentations |
0 |
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5 |
To be able to devise new strategic approaches in unanticipated complex situations and be able to think up solutions by taking reponsibility |
2 |
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6 |
To be able to assess the strategic performance of workgroups and contribute to them |
0 |
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7 |
To have computer software and hardware knowledge required by the profession and develop competence in information and communication technologies |
1 |
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8 |
To be qualified in data collection, interpretation and announcement phases in their fields in a scientific and ethical manner; to preserve, learn and check the data as required |
3 |
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9 |
To attain full oral and written competence, both in the mother tongue and in a foregin language, to help those working in and out of their field of speciality |
3 |
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10 |
To understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context and gain the ability to correctly interpret it |
2 |
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11 |
To conrtibute to the process of becoming an information society by making known social and cultural imrprovements in an academic and professional context |
0 |
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12 |
To be able to strategically take the lead in solving original and interdisciplinary problems |
1 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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