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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | TM601 |
| Name | Soil Tillage and Soil-Plant Mechanics |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ZELİHA BEREKET BARUT |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To teach the concepts and methods related to soil and soil tillage, to classify the soil tillage machines used in agricultural production, to teach working principles and their basic parts, to provide understanding of soil and seed germination mechanics, to provide solutions for crop emergence problems related to soil tillage
Course Content
Soil and tillage concepts, the purpose and technical principles of soil tillage, tillage methods, soil moisture, soil properties affected by soil tillage machines, soil penetration resistance, classification of soil tillage machines, working principles, seedbed preparation, seed germination and emergence, soil tillage effect on germination, emergence, plant growth, yield
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the basic concepts and methods of tillage |
| LO02 | Knows working principles and working fields of the tillage machines |
| LO03 | Knows the effects of soil tillage machines on soil |
| LO04 | Knows the basic concepts of seed germination and emergence |
| LO05 | Knows crop emergence problems related to soil tillage |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context and gain the ability to correctly interpret it. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | MSc's degree enables graduates to expand and deepen their knowledge, access knowledge through scientific research, information, evaluation, interpretation, and application. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to complete information with scientific methods using limited or incomplete data and to apply this information with scientific and social responsibility. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Solve problems related to the field by using research methods and establishing cause-effect relationships. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops new solution theories, starting with the construction of a problem related to the area of the expertise | 1 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to strategically take the lead in solving original and interdisciplinary problems. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to assess the strategic performance of workgroups and contribute to them. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To conrtibute to the process of becoming an information society by making known social and cultural imrprovements in an academic and professional context. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to devise new strategic approaches in unanticipated complex situations and be able to think up solutions by taking reponsibility | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To recognize and apply national and international laws and regulations related to agricultural machinery and technologies. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | The results of the studies can be conveyed systematically and clearly to groups in or outside the field, both in writing or orally, both at home and abroad, using at least one foreign language. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at an advanced level required by the field. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practices |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information about the definition and content of the course and some definitions of soil structure and physical properties of soil | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 2 | Definition of soil tillage, objectives and methods, | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 3 | Classification of soil tillage tools | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 4 | Relationship between soil and plant growth | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 5 | Effects of soil tillage machines on soil | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 6 | Effects of soil tillage machines on plant growth | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 7 | Seedbed preparation for germination and emergence | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Up to the mid-term exam the processed topics are studied | |
| 9 | Soil penatration resistance | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 10 | Field applications 1 | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 11 | Field applications 2 | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 12 | Problems and exercises of tillage tools | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 13 | Homework presentation and discussion 1 | Research on related the course topics | |
| 14 | Homework presentation and discussion 2 | Research on related the course topics | |
| 15 | Homework presentation and discussion 3 | Research on related the course topics | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Up to the final exam all of the processed topics are studied | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Up to the final exam all of the processed topics are studied |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||