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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGIES ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | TMT336 |
| Name | Sowing, Transplanting and Fertilizing Machineries |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ZELİHA BEREKET BARUT |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ZELİHA BEREKET BARUT
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the basic concepts about sowing, planting, fertilization and cultivation and their methods and classification of sowing, planting, fertilization and cultivation machines used in agricultural production, operation principles and the basic parts of them. Enable the students to find solutions to the problems arising from sowing, planting, fertilization and cultivation.
Course Content
The main concepts related to sowing, planting, fertilization and cultivation, their methods, classification of sowing, planting, fertilization and cultivation machineries, working principles of sowing, planting, fertilization and cultivation machineries, their basic parts, the analysis of force on these machineries, worring efficiency, power requirements and design parameters of these machines
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the basic concepts of sowing, planting, fertilizing, and cultivation, and agro-technical principles. |
| LO02 | Knows the methods of sowing, planting, fertilizing, and cultivation. |
| LO03 | Knows the working principles and using aims of sowing, planting, fertilizing, and cultivation. |
| LO04 | Knows the working efficiency and power requirments of sowing, planting, fertilizing, and cultivation. |
| LO05 | Knows the problems related to sowing, planting, fertilizing, and cultivation and develops solution-oriented appropriate recommendations. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Adequate ability to use of mathematics, science and Agricultural Machinery and Technologies engineering disciplines; gains the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems | |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains ability of defining, formulating and solving problems in the fields of Agricultural Machinery and Technologies Engineering, choosing and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains ability of how to design a complex system, process, device or product related to the engineering field, under realistic constraints and conditions, in other words, by considering the available possibilities and the current state of the field, and to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains ability of developing, selecting and using modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Agricultural Machinery and Technologies Engineering applications and to use information technologies effectively. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, field studies, collect data, analyze and interpret results in order to examine the complex problems or discipline-specific research issues encountered in the field of Agricultural Machinery and Technologies Engineering. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It carries out studies related to its field independently, and acts as a consultant, audit and expert. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains ability to write effective reports in the field, to understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to take and give clear and understandable instructions. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; gains a positive attitude towards accessing information, following developments in science and technology, and continuous innovation. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | It is sensitive to the events/developments on the agenda of the society and the world and monitors these developments, prepares projects, produces and shares solution suggestions. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the beginner level. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge of business practices related to engineering, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; gains knowledge about sustainable development. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems reflected in the field of engineering; gain awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | 1 |
| PLO14 | 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 content of the course and some definitions related to the sowing, agro-technical principles of sowing, biomechanics of germination, basic principles of seed bed preparation. | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 2 | Sowing methods, mathematical and statistical principles of sowing methods. | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 3 | The history of sowing machines, and classification, work principles and parts of the sowing machines, | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 4 | The metering units of sowing machines | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 5 | The seed tubes, coulters, press wheels and covering units of sowing machines | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 6 | The forces analysis and the problems and solution samples related to the sowing machines | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 7 | The field trial of the sowing machines | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Up to the mid-term exam the processed topics are studied | |
| 9 | The classification, work principles and parts of transplanting machines | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 10 | The forces analysis and, the problems and solution samples related to the transplanting machines | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 11 | The field trial of the transplanting machines | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 12 | Physico-mechanical properties of fertilizers, fertilizing methods, classification of fertilizing machines, organic fertilizer distribution machineries and operation principles of the machines | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 13 | Chemical fertilizer machines, operating principles, adjustment and maintenance of fertilizer spreaders, problems and solution examples related to fertilizing machines | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 14 | Uniformity of plant growing area, cultivation technique, operating principles of cultivation machines | The subjects related to the course topics | |
| 15 | Exam of practice | The machines related to 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 |
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 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 111 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,44 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||