Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| FIELD CROPS PR. | |
| Code | TBP209 |
| Name | Agricultural Mechanization |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ÇAĞDAŞ CİVELEK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ALİ BAYAT
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Doç. Dr. ÇAĞDAŞ CİVELEK (Güz) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
In this lesson, it is explained how to work with machines instead of human and animal power in agriculture, proper use of these machines and choosing the right machine.
Course Content
Power machines used in agriculture, work equipment , adjustments and maintenance of these machines
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the plant and animal power sources used in agricultural production. |
| LO02 | Identifies the power sources used in agriculture and selects the appropriate ones. |
| LO03 | Classifies the agricultural machinery used in agriculture and explains their basic features. |
| LO04 | Explains the principles of maintenance, adjustment, and repair for agricultural machinery. |
| LO05 | Calculates the work capacities of agricultural equipment. |
| LO06 | Defines various automation systems used in agriculture and explains their operation. |
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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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 | Introduction to AgriculturalMechanization | oral presentation | |
| 2 | Energy and Energy Sources | oral presentation | |
| 3 | Thermal Energy Sources and Machines | oral presentation | |
| 4 | Agricultural Tractors | oral presentation | |
| 5 | Agricultural Machinery Management | oral presentation | |
| 6 | Livestock Mechanisation | oral presentation | |
| 7 | Applications in Power Machines | oral presentation | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | ||
| 9 | Soil Tillage Machinery | oral presentation | |
| 10 | Sowing, Planting and Fertilizing Machines | oral presentation | |
| 11 | Irrigation Machines | oral presentation | |
| 12 | Plant Protection Machinery | oral presentation | |
| 13 | Harvesting Machinery | oral presentation | |
| 14 | Seed Cleaning Machinery | oral presentation | |
| 15 | Application of all machineries | oral presentation | |
| 16 | Final Exam | ||
| 17 | Final Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||