| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Greenhouse Systems |
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| Course Code |
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TS-510 |
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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. SEVİLAY TOPÇU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Identify greenhouse types and structural elements
Comprehend factors effecting greenhouse types and glazing materials
Gain an ability to explain loads and affected strctural elements
Comprehend ventilation, heating, cooling, irrigation-drainage and fertilisation principles in greenhouses
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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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This course aims at providing knowledge on greenhouse types, glazing materials and features, construction materials and environmental and economic factors influencing greenhouse design and planning, climatisation of greenhouses |
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| Course Contents |
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Greenhouse design and construction, greenhouse types and systems, indoor and climate planning of greenhouses, growing media and practices, irrigation and drainage systems, fertilisation and efficient and economic plamnning of these systems |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom, greenhouse |
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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 |
Importance of protected cultivation and relevant problems, legal framework of greenhouse construction and production |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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2 |
Greenhouse structure and glazing; constraints and advantages |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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3 |
Introduction of SAP 2000 and SERASIM programs |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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4 |
Roof systems and loads effecting greenhouse structure and its elements |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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5 |
Static and strength analyses of greenhouse structure and its elements
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Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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6 |
Climatisation of greenhouses (ventilation) |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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7 |
Climatisation of greenhouses (cooling) |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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8 |
Climatisation of greenhouses (ventilation and cooling); exercises |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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9 |
Mid-Term Exam |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Mid-Term Exam |
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10 |
Climatisation of greenhouses (heating) |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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11 |
Climatisation of greenhouses (heating); exercises |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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12 |
Irrigation and drainage in greenhouses |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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13 |
Growing media and relevant irrigation and fertilisation practices |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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14 |
Greenhouse automation and robotic technologies |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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15 |
Perform quantity takeoff, feasibility analysis and reporting
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Related topics in course notes and references |
Power presentations and lecture |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Related topics in course notes and references |
Final Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Yüksel, A.N., Yüksel, E., 2012. Sera Yapım Tekniği. Hasat Yayıncılık, İstanbul. Doğan, H., 2002. Havalandırma ve İklimlendirme Esasları, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara. Olgun, M., 2011. Tarımsal Yapılar, Ankara Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi, Yayın No: 1577, Ankara. Şahin, A., Ünal, H. B., 2005. Yapı Malzeme Bilgisi, E.Ü.Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları, Yayın No: 568, Bornova-İzmir. Filiz, M., 2001. Sera İnşası ve Kliması, Akademi Kitabevi, İzmir.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Has the ability to develop and deepen the level of expertise degree qualifications based on the knowledge acquired in the field of agriculture and irrigation structures |
4 |
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2 |
Has the ability to understand the interaction between irrigation and agricultural structures and related disciplines |
4 |
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3 |
Qualified in devising projects in agricultural structures and irrigation systems. |
4 |
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4 |
Conducts land applications,supervises them and assures of development |
2 |
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5 |
Has the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of agricultural structures and irrigation department |
4 |
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6 |
Has the ability to support his specilist knowledge with qualitative and quantitative data. Can work in different disciplines. |
4 |
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7 |
Solves problems by establishing cause and effect relationship |
3 |
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8 |
Able to carry out a study independently on a subject. |
3 |
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9 |
Has the ability to design and apply analytical, modelling and experimental researches, to analyze and interpret complex issues occuring in these processes.
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5 |
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10 |
Can access resources on his speciality, makes good use of them and updates his knowledge constantly. |
3 |
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11 |
Has the ability to use computer software in agricultural structures and irrigation; can use informatics and communications technology at an advanced level.
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5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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