BBT328 Research and Experimental Methods

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code BBT328
Name Research and Experimental Methods
Semester 6. 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
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. VEYİS TANSI


Course Goal

learns a few principles in statistical procedures and the fundamentals of experimental designs

Course Content

This lesson is very basic and is meant for students in agriculture to learn statistical concepts and methods to conduct in research level

Course Precondition

No prerequisites.

Resources

Computer Evaluation of Biological Research - Nazimi Açıkgöz, Emre İlker, A. Gökçöl | Experimental Statistics Methods (Necdet Yurtsever), Publisher: TOKB, Ankara, 1984.

Notes

statistical practices for agri research https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PNAAR208.pdf


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Principles, planning and Implementation of Agricultural Field Trials
LO02 Descriptive Statistics and calculation
LO03 concept of Analysis of variance
LO04 Single, Two and multi factor experiments and analysis
LO05 how to perform the Fishers Least Significant Difference (LSD), Duncan new multiple range test (MRT) and Tukey Tests
LO06 explore the concept of correlation (especially using Pearson correlation coefficient) and how to perform


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has discipline-specific subject’s adequate knowledge of mathematics, science, and Agricultural Engineering (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition); use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields of the complex engineering problems. 2
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Define, formulate and solve complex problems in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 4
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions, and apply modern design methods for this purpose in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition discipline.
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Select and use modern tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems and use information technologies effectively in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition application.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research issues encountered in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 3
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Work effectively in interdisciplinary (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition) and multidisciplinary teams; develope individual study skills
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Communicate effectively orally and in writing; has a foreign language knowledge at the “beginner” level; write reports effectively in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, understand written reports, prepare, design and production reports, make effective presentations, take and give clear and understandable instructions.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Gain awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; access information in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, follow the developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Compliance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, and has knowledge of standards used in engineering practices.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Gain knowledge of business practices as project and risk management and change management; gain awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development in the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Has information about the effects of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition practice’s on health, environmental, and security in universal scale and social dimensions: The problems of the age reflection related with the field of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition; gain awareness of the legal implications of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition solutions.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introdution and content of the lectures Topics on Course notes and other resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 needs for research and yield paramaters Topics on Course notes and other resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 field crops subjects Purpose on field experiments Topics on Course notes and other resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 importance of agricultural experimentation and history and development of experimentation Topics on Course notes and other resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 plot dimensions, design and applications of the experiments. Topics on Course notes and other resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 the need for statistical evaluation,basic principles Topics on Course notes and other resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 steps in experimentation, Topics on Course notes and other resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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9 Sandardisation of Sampling procedures for post-harvest products and dimensions in the field crops products. Reading lecture topic from the course book and the articles about the topic Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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10 Experimental designs with one factor, randomized plot design Topics on Course notes and other resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 randomized blocks and latin sequare experimental designs Topics on Course notes and other resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 mean separation, least significant and multiple range test, Topics on Course notes and other resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 factorial experiments Topics on Course notes and other resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 split plots design, Topics on Course notes and other resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 linear correlations and regression. Topics on Course notes and other resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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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