Information
| Unit | POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| GARDEN AGRICULTURE PR. | |
| Code | BAT218 |
| Name | general greenhouse and mechanization |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. AYGÜL DAYAN |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. AYGÜL DAYAN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course is aimed at students; To understand the mechanization techniques applied in greenhouse cultivation and the latest technological developments related to greenhouse mechanization in order to get more income from the unit side in agricultural production and to improve the problem solving techniques related to greenhouse air conditioning depending on plant requirements.
Course Content
Regulation of greenhouse air conditions: greenhouse heating methods and their main applications, determination of greenhouse heat requirement, calculation of heating surface and heating boiler capacities. Natural and forced ventilation methods and their main applications, calculations related to greenhouse ventilation. Calculation methods and main applications of sub-systems, Calculation of cooling systems with wet surface systems. Artificial lighting applications.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Define greenhouse constructions. |
| LO02 | Understands the factors affecting the air conditioning of greenhouses (regulation of greenhouse air conditions). |
| LO03 | Solve problems related to greenhouse climate depending on greenhouse constructions and plant requirements. |
| LO04 | Understand the use of technological equipment in greenhouse mechanization, new production techniques. |
| LO05 | Explains the equipment used in greenhouse automation and control. |
| LO06 | Learn the greenhouse feasibility report and analyze what to consider in greenhouse installation. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in agricultural technician | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | To have technical knowledge in subjects related to horticulture | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture | 4 |
| PLO08 | - | Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society | 5 |
| PLO11 | - | Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The important thing about greenhouses is the situation of greenhouses in the world and our country. | Preparing a presentation | |
| 2 | High, low and mini tuner. | Preparing a presentation | |
| 3 | Establishment of greenhouse enterprises, ecological and economic factors affecting greenhouse. | Preparing a presentation | |
| 4 | Establishment of greenhouse enterprises, ecological and economic factors affecting greenhouse. | Preparing a presentation | |
| 5 | Greenhouse heating methods and their main applications. | Preparing a presentation | |
| 6 | Classification of subdivisions to cover types, roof shapes, internal temperatures | Preparing a presentation | |
| 7 | Facilities used in the regulation of environmental conditions, greenhouse heating facilities, temperature requirements of plants, heat requirements in greenhouses | Preparing a presentation | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | preparing questions | |
| 9 | Heating methods, heating with chimney, heating with calorific, types of hot water pipes placed in the greenhouse | Preparing a presentation | |
| 10 | Cooling systems in greenhouses. | Preparing a presentation | |
| 11 | Cooling systems in the greenhouse | Preparing a presentation | |
| 12 | Cooling by shading, cooling by water vaporization, cooling the outside of the greenhouse by watering | Preparing a presentation | |
| 13 | Ventilation, natural ventilation, artificial ventilation | Preparing a presentation | |
| 14 | Mechanization in irrigation systems | Preparing a presentation | |
| 15 | Lighting in greenhouse, artificial and natural lighting | Preparing a presentation | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing a questions | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing a questions |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| 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 | ||