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Course Name : Design of Threshing Machinery

Course Code : TM-595

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. AHMET İNCE

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Able to know basic principles related with prototype design and effective physico-mecanic parameters on machine function
Able to bring new approaches for function of threshing mechines
Have information about power, control and movement units used in threshing machines
Able to know machine manufacturing stages
Able to know using, repairing and operating parameters of threshing machines

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach basic principles of prototype design, theaory of threshing, physico-mechanical properties which are effective oın threshing. To describe the new approaches to the feeding, threshing, separating and cleaning units. To give information The power, control nad movement units used in threshing machine and using, reparing and operating techniques.

Course Contents : Describing design and basic principles, threshing theory, designing, operating,repairng of prototype threshing machine

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture room and workshop


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Description of design and its stages Related topics in the course keynote and companion book Power Point Presentation
2 Basic principles of prototype design Related topics in the course keynote and companion book Power Point Presentation
3 Theory of threshing Related topics in the course keynote and companion book Power Point Presentation
4 Physico-mechanic properties of crops related with threshing machine design. Related topics in the course keynote and companion book Power Point Presentation
5 Importance of feeding rate in threshing machines Related topics in the course keynote and companion book Power Point Presentation
6 Seperating theory and unit in threshing machines Related topics in the course keynote and companion book Power Point Presentation and practice in workshop
7 Cleaning process and unit in threshing machines Related topics in the course keynote and companion book Power Point Presentation and practice in workshop
8 Power and control units of threshing machines Related topics in the course keynote and companion book Power Point Presentation and practice in workshop
9 Movement transmission units of threshing machines Related topics in the course keynote and companion book Power Point Presentation and practice in workshop
10 Samples for design calculations Related topics in the course keynote and companion book Related problems and calculations on board
11 Midterm exam Studying for exam Writing exam
12 Manufacturing stages of threshing machines Related topics in the course keynote and companion book Power Point Presentation and practice in workshop
13 Maintanence and using techniques of threshing machines Related topics in the course keynote and companion book Power Point Presentation and practice in workshop
14 Operating principals of threshing machines Related topics in the course keynote and companion book Power Point Presentation and practice in workshop
15 Project assignment presentation Preparation for presentation Power point presentation
16/17 Final exam Studying for exam Writing exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  KURTZ, G., THOMPSON, L. And CLAAR, P., 1984. Design of Agricultural Machinery. Jhon Wiley & Sons, NewYork, Usa. 472p
 FEIFFER, P. and FEIFFER, R., 1969. The Combining of Various Crops. Edition Leipzig, German Democratic Republic, 244s.
 KANAFOJSKI, C. and KARWOWSKI, T., 1972. Agricultural Machines, Theory and Construction. Vol.II, U.S. Department of Commerce, National Technical Information Service, Springfield, Virginia,
 KLENIN, N. I., POPOV, I. F. and SAKUN, V. A., 1986. Agricultural Machines. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 633p
 KADAYAFÇILAR, S., 1991. Design Principles of Combine Harvesters. Türkiye Zirai Donatım Kurumu Mesleki Yayınları, No.54, Ankara, 86s
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 6 40
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 Bachelor´s degree enables graduates to expand and deepen their knowledge, access knowledge through scientific research, information, evaluation, interpretation, and application 5
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
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 0
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 4
5 To be able to devise new strategic approaches in unanticipated complex situations and be able to think up solutions by taking reponsibility 4
6 To be able to assess the strategic performance of workgroups and contribute to them 0
7 To have computer software and hardware knowledge required by the profession and develop competence in information and communication technologies 0
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
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
10 To understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context and gain the ability to correctly interpret it 4
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
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).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 6 36
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 139
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56
ECTS Credit: 6