Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| GARDEN PLANTS PR. | |
| Code | BBP210 |
| Name | Agricultural Mechanization |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. 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 | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET SERDAR ÖZTEKİN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MEHMET SERDAR ÖZTEKİN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Introducing to the agricultural machineries and technologies to reduce food losses and to increase food quality and quantity
Course Content
Introduction to the agricultural mechanization, energy in agriculture, internal combustion engines, tractors,application of mechanization on tillage, drilling, planting, fertilizer and manure application, spraying, irrigation, harvesting, post harvest applications
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognises current agricultural technologies in the field of agricultural machinery. |
| LO02 | Recognises agricultural machinery. |
| LO03 | Selects agricultural technologies suitable for horticultural crops production pattern. |
| LO04 | Understands the importance of adjustment and maintenance work related to agricultural machinery |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture | 3 |
| PLO04 | - | Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches | 2 |
| PLO05 | - | To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture | 1 |
| PLO10 | - | Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society | 1 |
| PLO13 | - | Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy in agriculture | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 2 | Internal combustion engines | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 3 | Management in agricultural mechanization | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 4 | Ergonomics | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 5 | Management, decision making | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 6 | Tillage equipments | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 7 | Drilling machines | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 9 | Planting machines | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 10 | Fertilization | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 11 | Irrigation machines | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 12 | Harvest machines | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 13 | Threshing machines | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 14 | Post harvest processes | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 15 | Storage of Agricultural crops | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying the lecture notes |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| 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 | ||