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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| FIELD CROPS PR. | |
| Code | TBP136 |
| Name | Introduction To Land Surveying |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SEMİH METİN SEZEN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. SEMİH METİN SEZEN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with the basics of surveying which means the science;
Course Content
Setting out straight lines a long distance with ranging poles; horizontal measurements with elementary surveying equipments, setting out right agles with wooden and metal boards, single and double prismatic squares; caculating surface areas of regular and irregular shaped fiels; leveling and leveling instruments, setting out contour lines and measuring differences in elevation; transverse profile, longitudinal profile; measurement on the plans
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the measurement process using basic measuring instruments. |
| LO02 | Defines the concept of scale and performs conversions between different units. |
| LO03 | Describes engineering measurement techniques and conducts measurements in engineering applications. |
| LO04 | Applies area, length, and angle measurement techniques to agriculture. |
| LO05 | Classifies topographic surfaces and compares different surface types. |
| LO06 | Defines the concepts of plan and profile and explains the differences between them. |
| LO07 | Applies learned techniques to different fields and analyzes the results. |
| LO08 | Compares horizontal and vertical observation instruments and evaluates their functional differences. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in the fields of Mathematics, Basic Science and Basic Engineering and Agricultural Engineering. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognizes the basic field of Field Crops and also cereals, grain legumes, industrial plants, meadow pasture forage crops and energy crops, has information on the problems and solutions in the physiology, cultivation, biotechnological studies, organic farming, breeding and new variety development of these plants. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Makes field studies related to Field Crops, designs, establishes, implements and operates field planting and planting plan. Evaluates and interprets research results. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Finds the source of environmental, biological, technical, production system and economic problems that may adversely affect the achievement of the desired level of yield and quality in field crops agriculture, can develop solutions based on plants and research, and uses information technologies effectively. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains experience in the field of Field Crops and Agricultural Engineering, seed production and problems of Field Crops, the development of quality seeds and product storage, and learns about the standards used in the profession. Can make discipline-specific teamwork for solving problems. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains experience in the identification and protection of genetic resources and reproduction methods in field crops. Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; acquire the ability to work individually. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Have the ability to acquire new information in the field of Field Crops, research, evaluate, write reports, do consultancy and expertise, prepare and apply design and production reports, make effective presentations, and take and give clear and understandable instructions. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Field Crops irrigation, fertilization, detection of diseases and pests, mechanization, post-harvest storage etc. has the ability to learn lifelong, access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew itself on discipline-specific issues. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | She/He acts in accordance with ethical principles in the fields of Field Crops and Agricultural Engineering, has professional and ethical responsibility and awareness in engineering applications. ( | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge of applications in business life such as project management, risk management and change management in applications related to Agricultural Engineering; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; has knowledge of sustainable development. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Information about the effects of Agricultural Engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definitions of surveying and associated terms; units and unit conversions | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 2 | Distance measurements; errors in measurements on angle and limits of errors, distance and surface | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 3 | Setting out right angles with prizmatic squares, ranging poles of metal or wooden | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 4 | Field applications of elemantery surveying equipment (angle, distance and area); setting out straight lines etc | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 5 | Calculating surface areas of irregular shaped fields by triangulation technique | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 6 | Calculating surface areas of irregular shaped fields by coordinate and mixed methods. | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 7 | Field application of calculating surface areas of irregular shaped fields | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 9 | Measuring differences in elevation with optical instruments. | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 10 | Mid-term exam | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 11 | Types of levelling: Point, profile and surface levelling. | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 12 | Types of levelling: Point, profile and surface levelling. | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 13 | Types of levelling: Point, profile and surface levelling. | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 14 | Field application of transverse profiles levelling | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 15 | Theodolites and stadia tacheometry for disance measurements; the inclined line of sight with theodolites with applications | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Sections from different chapters relevant to the subject |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Performance Task (Application) | 20 | 8 |
| 1. Midterm Exam | 60 | 24 |
| 1. Homework | 20 | 8 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 75 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,00 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||