BBP210 Agricultural Mechanization

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 2 National Credit

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

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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

Update Time: 22.04.2025 12:41