TÜRKÇE
ENGLISH
Information
| Code | TEP240 |
| Name | Agricultural Mechanization |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 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. ZELİHA BEREKET BARUT |
| Course Instructor |
1 2 |
Course Goal / Objective
To teach definitions and aims of sustainable agriculture, sustainable agriculture in the World, principles of sustainable agriculture, mechanizastion of tillage, sowing and cultivation in sustainable agriculture, and samples of farms related to sustainable agriculture
Course Content
Definition of sustainable agriculture, principles of sustainable agriculture, human health and environmental effects of agricultural production, sustainable agriculture systems, alternative agriculture, organic agriculture, permaculture, conservation agriculture, samples of farms related to sustainable agriculture
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Çukurova University Library and e-data based online libraries will be used for the research.
Notes
1. Sessiz A., Eliçin, A.K., Turgut, M.M. Ve Pekitkan, F.G., 2020. Tarım Makinaları Esasları, Nobel Kitabevi, Ankara ISBN: 978-625-406-658-0 2. Öztekin, S., Barut, Z.B., Bozdoğan, A.M., Bayat, A., Özcan, M.T., Güzel, E., İnce, A. ve Yıldız, Y., 2006. Tarım Makinaları 2, Nobel Kitabevi, Adana ISBN: 975-8561-65-0
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gain sufficient knowledge of Agricultural Engineering and discipline-specific issues. |
| LO02 | Knows the types, structures and equipment of the tractors that are the basic force machine in agriculture. |
| LO03 | Makes the appropriate mechanization planning in the farm by selecting agricultural mechanization requirements. |
| LO04 | Gains the ability to effectively use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of complex problems specific to the field. |
| LO05 | Works effectively and develops cooperation in interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams in the field |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is be able to explain and apply basic theories related to major science and engineering courses in order to form a foundation which enables him/her to understand advanced level subjects related to his/her profession | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is able to describe, intorduce and evaluate crop and animal production techniques, tools and equipment used in this area and explain role, importance and development of agriculture in national and world economy | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is able to describe characteristics and interrelations of all stages from production to consumption in agricultural sector; is able to describe basic concepts related to efficienct and sustianable use of resources; is able to explain and apply basic economic principles used for this purpose | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is able to explain concepts, thought, theory and methods related to major economic, social, natural, cultural, institutional, organizational and legal factors affecting activities in agricultural sector and rural areas, also national and international forces and interaction between them, their universal and social effects | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is able to apply basic principles of economics to the problemes encountered in agricultural sector | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is able to show and express economic and social data to be used in agricultural decision making process in tables, graphs and mathematical symbols | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is able to apply ecosystem, biodiversity, sustainable resource management, rural development, planning and technology use related knowledge to crop and animal production and marketing processes | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | determines required data related to the analysis of problems encountered in agricultural sector, critically examines and uses those data, selects a proper frame, model and method for the analysis, and evaluates results of the analysis | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | uses basic information technologies in the analysis of economic and social data and uses software prepared for this purpose and interpretes results | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | is able to carry studies related to his/her field independently and according to the legal procedures; is able to give consultancy, supervising, and expertise services in those fields; is able to join to team works | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | is able to get access to actual and updated information in the field; is able to inquire knowledge obtained and use them for public benefit according to the purpose selected | 1 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | is able to communicate with sepacialist and non-specialist people both in verbal and written form; is able to select most appropriate communications methods; is able to develop cooperation with stakeholders on producer and organization basis | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | acquires general and professional foreign language command at a sufficient level to observe professional developments and communicate with colleagues;is able to use information and communication technologies | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | is able to identify problems that can be encountered in agricultural sector; determines their context, evaluates effects of solutions, projects and policies applied in this context, produces solutions, projects and policy alternatives, foresees possible effects of alternatives suggested by himself/herself or others, selects the most appropriate alternative in terms of the goals selected, applies, direcs and monitors project | 1 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | is able to describe historical development of the profession, ethical principles obligatory during the performance of the profession and to be consicous of meticulous application of these principles |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic conceptions of agriculture engineering and agricultural technique. Description of agricultural mechanization | Related topics in the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Living and natural energy sources and machines | Related topics in the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Thermic energy sources and machines (internal combustion engines) | Related topics in the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Agicultural tractors | Related topics in the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Practices on agricultural power machines | Related topics in the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Agricultural mechanization management | Related topics in the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Practices on agricultural mechanization management | Related topics in the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the Mid term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Tillage machineries (plough and subsoiler) | Related topics in the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Tillage machineries (harrows, cultuvatiors, rotatiller and rollers) | Related topics in the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Sowing machines | Related topics in the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Planting, fertilizing and cultivation machines | Related topics in the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Plant protection machines | Related topics in the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Irrigation machines | Related topics in the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Harvesting and threshing machines | Related topics in the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the Final Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the Final Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||