Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| FIELD CROPS PR. | |
| Code | TBP209 |
| Name | Agricultural Mechanization |
| Term | 2019-2020 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 |
Doç. Dr. ÇAĞDAŞ CİVELEK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
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 | - | Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. | 2 |
| PLO02 | - | Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. | 2 |
| PLO03 | - | Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. | 1 |
| PLO04 | - | Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. | 2 |
| PLO05 | - | Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. | 2 |
| PLO06 | - | Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. | 1 |
| PLO07 | - | Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. | 0 |
| PLO09 | - | Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. | 1 |
| PLO10 | - | Works both individually and in a team. | 1 |
| PLO11 | - | Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. | 2 |
| PLO12 | - | Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. | 2 |
| PLO13 | - | Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development | 2 |
| PLO15 | - | Shows respect to job ethic. | 1 |
| PLO16 | - | Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. | 3 |
| PLO17 | - | Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering | 3 |
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 | ||