Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGIES ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | TMT101 |
| Name | Engineering Biology |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 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. NECATTİN TÜRKMEN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. NECATTİN TÜRKMEN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to introduce the basic biological concepts required in Agricultural Machinery Engineering education.
Course Content
The sub-branches of Biology, live properties; structure and functions of macromolecules (carbohydrate, fat, protein, secondary metabolites), cell structure and functions; basic information about metabolism, photosynthesis and respiration (energy use), intercellular communication, human genetics, human physiology and biotechnology.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the sub-branches of biology. |
| LO02 | Explain organic and inorganic substances. |
| LO03 | Understands the cellular structure and functions. |
| LO04 | Explain the concepts of photosynthesis, respiration, biotechnology, human genetics and human physiology. |
| LO05 | Understand the importance of genetically modified organisms. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Knows the concepts of basic science, engineering, general agricultural and agricultural machinery and other social-cultural subjects in order to have proficiency for agricultural machinery education and get current information. | |
| PLO02 | - | Learns the use and conservation of natural and fossil energy sources in agricultural production. | |
| PLO03 | - | Learns the production methods of agricultural machinery, knows and selects materials. | |
| PLO04 | - | Be aware of the universal and social effects of professional practices, to comprehend the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation issues. | |
| PLO05 | - | Learns the basic applications of agricultural machinery in terms of setting, maintenance, field using and related problems. | |
| PLO06 | - | Applies sustainable production models which are suitable for mechanization in agricultural enterprises, creates and manages the optimum mechanization chain. | |
| PLO07 | - | Knows and applies the standards, laws and regulations of agricultural machinery. | |
| PLO08 | - | Identifies the problems that can be solved within the scope of agricultural mechanization in plant and animal production and makes selection from existing agricultural machinery. | |
| PLO09 | - | Learns and applies the methods for self-improvement in a professional sense. | |
| PLO10 | - | Plans and manages the production, marketing and service network of agricultural machinery. | |
| PLO11 | - | Have general proficiency on basic engineering and agricultural engineering, specifically in the field of Agricultural Machinery. | |
| PLO12 | - | Supports the companies working in the field of agricultural machinery for R & D and technology development. | |
| PLO13 | - | Learns new applications and software for agricultural machinery design. | |
| PLO14 | - | Communicates with the representatives of the manufacturing industry, public institutions and professional chambers of the agricultural machinery sector within the scope of internship, practice and current problems monitoring and takes responsibility in different working environments. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viability properties | Reading | |
| 2 | Lower branches of biology | Reading | |
| 3 | Inorganic materials | Reading | |
| 4 | Primary metabolits (carbohydrates, fats, proteins) | Reading | |
| 5 | Secondary metabolits (alcaloids, glikosids, essential oils, tannin, etc.) | Reading | |
| 6 | Cellular structure and functions | Reading | |
| 7 | Types of cellular division | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | General repetition | |
| 9 | Substance exchange between cells (diffusion, osmosis) | Reading | |
| 10 | Metabolism | Reading | |
| 11 | Photosynthesis | Reading | |
| 12 | Respiration (energy use) | Reading | |
| 13 | Introduction to human genetics | Reading | |
| 14 | Introduction of human physiology | Reading | |
| 15 | Introduction of biotechnology | Reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | General repetition | |
| 17 | Term Exams | General repetition |
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 |