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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGIES ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | TMT421 |
| Name | Sorting technology of fresh fruits-vegetables |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. 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 | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. KUBİLAY KAZIM VURSAVUŞ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. KUBİLAY KAZIM VURSAVUŞ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Gaining knowledge about sorting systems and recent technology, explaining sorting methods used in packing line, investigating the effects of mechanical properties of agricultural materials in the design of sorting systems.
Course Content
Sorting methods of agricultural materials, sorting machines and systems used in the post-harvest technology, recent sorting technology and using areas, fruit packaging and processing line, sorting systems and their specifications used in packaging line, theory of Elasticity and Hertz, and their usage to be design parameters of sorting systems, mechanical damage occurrence and reducing in packaging line, design of cushioning materials and determining the suitable line for cushioning materials.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows sorting systems and recent technology |
| LO02 | Investigates the effects of mechanical properties of agricultural materials in the design of sorting systems |
| LO03 | Knows process stage used in the packing line |
| LO04 | Knows Hertz and elasticity theories and their usage to be design parameters of sorting systems |
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. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Learns the use and conservation of natural and fossil energy sources in agricultural production. | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | Learns the production methods of agricultural machinery, knows and selects materials. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Be aware of the universal and social effects of professional practices, to comprehend the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation issues. | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Learns the basic applications of agricultural machinery in terms of setting, maintenance, field using and related problems. | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Applies sustainable production models which are suitable for mechanization in agricultural enterprises, creates and manages the optimum mechanization chain. | 0 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Learns and applies the methods for self-improvement in a professional sense. | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Plans and manages the production, marketing and service network of agricultural machinery. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Have general proficiency on basic engineering and agricultural engineering, specifically in the field of Agricultural Machinery. | 3 |
| 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. | 0 |
| 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. | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge related to sortinh methods of agricultural materials | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 2 | Sorting machines and systems used in the fruit sorting line | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 3 | Mechanical and electronic fruit sorting machines | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 4 | Sorting machines and systems used in the fruit sorting line | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 5 | Some knowledge and operational principles related to electronic sorting machines | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 6 | Fruit packaging and processing line | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 7 | Theory of elasticity and its usage in the design of fruit sorting systems | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written exam | |
| 9 | Factors influencing mechanical damage during packaging and sorting | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 10 | Design of cushioning materials in packaging line and determination of suitable line for usage of cushioning materials | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 11 | Methods used in nondestructive fruit sorting systems | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 12 | Nondestructive firmness sorting of fruits | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 13 | Shape, dimension, defect, colour, density and volume sorting of fruits | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 14 | Near infrared technique and its usage in fruit sorting line | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 15 | Applications related to fruit firmness estimation using acoustic methods | Usage of the related chapters in given references | |
| 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 |
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 | ||