Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGIES ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | TMT309 |
| Name | Agricultural Tractors |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SAİT MUHARREM SAY |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. SAİT MUHARREM SAY
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The main aim of this course for the students is to learn about types of agricultural tractors and their importance in agriculture, internal combustion engines used on tractors and power delivery systems of tractors.
Course Content
Information about agricultural tractors' development and history, classification of agricultural tractors, internal combustion engines and engine systems used on tractors, tractor power transmission systems and tractor power and efficiency are given in this course
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines what agricultural tractors are. |
| LO02 | Classificates types of agricultural tractors. |
| LO03 | Defines types and structural specifications of internal combustion engines used on agricultural tractors. |
| LO04 | Shows internal combustion engine parts used on agricultural tractors. |
| LO05 | Recognizes internal combustion engine parts and systems are used for. |
| LO06 | Classificates where power systems of agricultural tractors are used on. |
| LO07 | Defines power systems on agricultural tractors. |
| LO08 | Makes calculations related to agricultural tractors' power balance. |
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. | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Learns the use and conservation of natural and fossil energy sources in agricultural production. | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | Learns the production methods of agricultural machinery, knows and selects materials. | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Be aware of the universal and social effects of professional practices, to comprehend the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation issues. | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | Learns the basic applications of agricultural machinery in terms of setting, maintenance, field using and related problems. | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | Applies sustainable production models which are suitable for mechanization in agricultural enterprises, creates and manages the optimum mechanization chain. | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | Knows and applies the standards, laws and regulations of agricultural machinery. | 0 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Learns and applies the methods for self-improvement in a professional sense. | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Plans and manages the production, marketing and service network of agricultural machinery. | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | Have general proficiency on basic engineering and agricultural engineering, specifically in the field of Agricultural Machinery. | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Supports the companies working in the field of agricultural machinery for R & D and technology development. | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Learns new applications and software for agricultural machinery design. | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Agricultural Tractors, History of Agricultural Tractors, Classification of Agricultural Tractors | Reading from lecture notes and suggested sources | |
| 2 | Internal Combustion Engines Used in Agricultural Tractors, Definition of Internal Combustion Engines,Historical Development of Internal Combustion Engines, Otto and Diesel Cycles | Reading from lecture notes and suggested sources | |
| 3 | General Structure of Internal Combustion Engines and Systems | Reading from lecture notes and suggested sources | |
| 4 | Power Delivery Systems of Agricultural Tractors: Clutch, gear, diferential, last reduction gears | Reading from lecture notes and suggested sources | |
| 5 | Tractor Movement Systems: Tracks, wheels | Reading from lecture notes and suggested sources | |
| 6 | Tractor Guidance Systems | Reading from lecture notes and suggested sources | |
| 7 | Power Delivery Systems of Agricultural Tractors: Power take off, 3-point hitch system, hydraulic system | Reading from lecture notes and suggested sources | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written exam | |
| 9 | Hitching Theory of Agricultural Tractors | Reading from lecture notes and suggested sources | |
| 10 | Mechanics of Agricultural Tractors | Reading from lecture notes and suggested sources | |
| 11 | Power and Efficiency in Agricultural Tractors | Reading from lecture notes and suggested sources | |
| 12 | Power Measurement and Standards in Agricultural Tractors | Reading from lecture notes and suggested sources | |
| 13 | Tractor Power Selection | Reading from lecture notes and suggested sources | |
| 14 | Ergonomics in Agricultural Tractors | Reading from lecture notes and suggested sources | |
| 15 | Developments in Agricultural Tractors and Internal Combustion Engines | Reading from lecture notes and suggested sources | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written 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 |