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  Course Description
Course Name : Agricultural Mechanization

Course Code : BBP210

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MEHMET SERDAR ÖZTEKİN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows basic definitions about agricultural mechanization
Knows the conventional and renewable energy sources in agriculture
Select the appropriate mechanization system according to needs of farm.
Knows novel technologies in horticultural production.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Introduction to basic definitions and concepts in agricultural engineering such as energy sources in agriculture, internal combustion engines, tractors, agricultural management, ergonomics, soil tillage, planting, fertilizing, pest control, irrigation, harvesting, threshing, mechanization in animal husbandry and greenhouse production.

Course Contents : Basic definitions, Energy in Agriculture, Traction and power , Engines, Soil cultivation, Planting, Fertilizing, Pest Control , Irrigation, Harvesting , Post-harvest processing, Novel technologies in horticultural production

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic definitions in agricultural mechanization Studying the related chapters in lecture books PPT presentation, watching video, solving numerical sample problems
2 Tarımda enerji Studying the related chapters in lecture books PPT presentation, watching video, solving numerical sample problems
3 Otto Engines Studying the related chapters in lecture books PPT presentation, watching video, solving numerical sample problems
4 Diesel engines Studying the related chapters in lecture books PPT presentation, watching video, solving numerical sample problems
5 Tractors Studying the related chapters in lecture books PPT presentation, watching video, solving numerical sample problems
6 Tractors Studying the related chapters in lecture books PPT presentation, watching video, solving numerical sample problems
7 First Mid-term exam Studying the related chapters in lecture books
8 Soil tillage Studying the related chapters in lecture books PPT presentation, watching video, solving numerical sample problems
9 Planting Studying the related chapters in lecture books PPT presentation, watching video, solving numerical sample problems
10 Plant protection machines Studying the related chapters in lecture books PPT presentation, watching video, solving numerical sample problems
11 İrrigation machines Studying the related chapters in lecture books PPT presentation, watching video, solving numerical sample problems
12 Harvest&threshing machines Studying the related chapters in lecture books PPT presentation, watching video, solving numerical sample problems
13 Second Mid-Term exam Studying the related chapters in lecture books PPT presentation, watching video, solving numerical sample problems
14 Post harvest processing Studying the related chapters in lecture books PPT presentation, watching video, solving numerical sample problems
15 Management of farm machines Studying the related chapters in lecture books PPT presentation, watching video, solving numerical sample problems
16/17 Novel technologies in horticultural production Studying the related chapters in lecture books PPT presentation, watching video, solving numerical sample problems


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  ÖZTEKİN, S. (Editor), 2006. Farm Machines 2. Nobel Yayınevi, Adana, Turkey.
 SABANCI A.(Editor) 2009, Farm Machines 1. Nobel Yayınevi, Adana, Turkey.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 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 To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering 5
2 To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects 0
3 To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture 5
4 Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches 5
5 To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals 2
6 Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties 0
7 Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture 0
8 Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture 5
9 Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture 5
10 Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying 2
11 Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions 2
12 Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society 3
13 Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. 3
14 Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards 3
* 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) 13 2 26
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 8 8
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 2 4
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 72
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.88
ECTS Credit: 3