| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Precision Farming |
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| Course Code |
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TM-590 |
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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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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. SAİT MUHARREM SAY
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Having information on precision farming approach and its componenets.
Having information on precision farming in terms of profitability and environmental issues.
Having information for evaluating the practise possibilities of precision farming in terms of technical and economical issues.
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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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OPTIONAL COURSES
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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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Giving information on all stages of precision farming and indicating the differences from conventional agriculture.
Giving information on practise possibilities and financial analysis of precision farming. |
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| Course Contents |
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Precision farming approach and its components.
Precision farming practices in terms of profitability and environmental issues.
Application possibilities of precision farming in agricultural farms.
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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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 |
Relationship between sustainable agriculture and precision farming. |
Related subjects in proposed references. |
Computer Generated Slide Presentation. |
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2 |
Definition and components of precision farming. |
Related subjects in proposed references. |
Computer Generated Slide Presentation. |
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3 |
Soil properties and soil mapping in precision farming. |
Related subjects in proposed references. |
Computer Generated Slide Presentation. |
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4 |
Yield monitoring and devices. |
Related subjects in proposed references. |
Computer Generated Slide Presentation. |
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5 |
Yield monitoring and devices. |
Related subjects in proposed references. |
Computer Generated Slide Presentation. |
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6 |
Precision farming and soil tillage. |
Related subjects in proposed references. |
Computer Generated Slide Presentation. |
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7 |
Variable rate application and devices. |
Related subjects in proposed references. |
Computer Generated Slide Presentation. |
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8 |
Variable rate application and devices. |
Related subjects in proposed references. |
Computer Generated Slide Presentation. |
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9 |
GPS application in Precision farming and its principles. |
Related subjects in proposed references. |
Computer Generated Slide Presentation. |
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10 |
GPS application in Precision farming and its principles. |
Related subjects in proposed references. |
Computer Generated Slide Presentation. |
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11 |
Precision farming and GIS applications. |
Related subjects in proposed references. |
Computer Generated Slide Presentation. |
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12 |
MID-TERM EXAM |
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13 |
Precision farming and GIS applications. |
Related subjects in proposed references. |
Computer Generated Slide Presentation. |
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14 |
Examination of updated scientifi papers. |
Related subjects in proposed references. |
Computer Generated Slide Presentation. |
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15 |
Examination of updated scientific papers. |
Related subjects in proposed references. |
Computer Generated Slide 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 |
3 |
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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. |
3 |
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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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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 |
2 |
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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 |
0 |
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6 |
To be able to assess the strategic performance of workgroups and contribute to them |
0 |
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To have computer software and hardware knowledge required by the profession and develop competence in information and communication technologies |
0 |
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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 |
0 |
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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 |
0 |
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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 |
3 |
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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 |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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