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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| AGRICULTURE ECONOMY PR. | |
| Code | TEP213 |
| Name | Agricultural Mechanization |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ZELİHA BEREKET BARUT |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. SAİT MUHARREM SAY
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. ZELİHA BEREKET BARUT (Güz) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
To give basic conceptions about engineering, technology, agriculture techniques and agricultural machinery.
Course Content
Description of power sources and working equipments used in agriculture. theorotical and practical information of using, maintanance, reparing and operating of agricultural machinery. (Tractor, tillage machines, sprayers, harvesting and threshing machines, animal production machines, etc.)
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | is be able to explain and apply basic theories related to major science and engineering courses in order to form a foundation which enables him/her to understand advanced level subjects related to his/her profession | |
| PLO02 | - | is able to describe, intorduce and evaluate crop and animal production techniques, tools and equipment used in this area and explain role, importance and development of agriculture in national and world economy | |
| PLO03 | - | is able to describe characteristics and interrelations of all stages from production to consumption in agricultural sector; is able to describe basic concepts related to efficienct and sustianable use of resources; is able to explain and apply basic economic principles used for this purpose | |
| PLO04 | - | is able to explain concepts, thought, theory and methods related to major economic, social, natural, cultural, institutional, organizational and legal factors affecting activities in agricultural sector and rural areas, also national and international forces and interaction between them, their universal and social effects | |
| PLO05 | - | is able to apply basic principles of economics to the problemes encountered in agricultural sector | |
| PLO06 | - | is able to show and express economic and social data to be used in agricultural decision making process in tables, graphs and mathematical symbols | |
| PLO07 | - | is able to apply ecosystem, biodiversity, sustainable resource management, rural development, planning and technology use related knowledge to crop and animal production and marketing processes | |
| PLO08 | - | determines required data related to the analysis of problems encountered in agricultural sector, critically examines and uses those data, selects a proper frame, model and method for the analysis, and evaluates results of the analysis | |
| PLO09 | - | uses basic information technologies in the analysis of economic and social data and uses software prepared for this purpose and interpretes results | |
| PLO10 | - | is able to carry studies related to his/her field independently and according to the legal procedures; is able to give consultancy, supervising, and expertise services in those fields; is able to join to team works | |
| PLO11 | - | is able to get access to actual and updated information in the field; is able to inquire knowledge obtained and use them for public benefit according to the purpose selected | |
| PLO12 | - | is able to communicate with sepacialist and non-specialist people both in verbal and written form; is able to select most appropriate communications methods; is able to develop cooperation with stakeholders on producer and organization basis | |
| PLO13 | - | acquires general and professional foreign language command at a sufficient level to observe professional developments and communicate with colleagues;is able to use information and communication technologies | |
| PLO14 | - | is able to identify problems that can be encountered in agricultural sector; determines their context, evaluates effects of solutions, projects and policies applied in this context, produces solutions, projects and policy alternatives, foresees possible effects of alternatives suggested by himself/herself or others, selects the most appropriate alternative in terms of the goals selected, applies, direcs and monitors project | |
| PLO15 | - | is able to describe historical development of the profession, ethical principles obligatory during the performance of the profession and to be consicous of meticulous application of these principles |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic conceptions of agriculture engineering and agricultural technique. Description of agricultural mechanization. | Related topics in the course notes and source book | |
| 2 | Natural energy sources and machines | Related topics in the course notes and source book | |
| 3 | Thermic energy sources and machines (internal combustion engines) | Related topics in the course notes and source book | |
| 4 | Tractors | Related topics in the course notes and source book | |
| 5 | Agricultural mechanization management | Related topics in the course notes and source book | |
| 6 | Mechanization in animal production | Related topics in the course notes and source book | |
| 7 | Practices on agricultural power machines | Related topics in the course notes and source book | |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Related topics in the course notes and source book | |
| 9 | Soil tillage machine | Related topics in the course notes and source book | |
| 10 | Sowing and planting machines | Related topics in the course notes and source book | |
| 11 | Cultivation and fertilization machines | Related topics in the course notes and source book | |
| 12 | Irrigation machines | Related topics in the course notes and source book | |
| 13 | Plant Protection machines | Related topics in the course notes and source book | |
| 14 | Harvesting and threshing machines | Related topics in the course notes and source book | |
| 15 | Food processing machines | Related topics in the course notes and source book | |
| 16 | Final exam | Related topics in the course notes and source book | |
| 17 | Final exam | Related topics in the course notes and source book |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 50 | 20 |
| 2. Midterm Exam | 50 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |