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| Unit | KOZAN VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | BP140 |
| Name | Digital Agriculture |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. GÜLSEVİM TİRİNG |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to examine the use of emerging technologies in agriculture and introduce smart farming applications. Providing students with knowledge of digital agriculture technologies and teaching basic application areas.
Course Content
Introduction to wireless communication technologies used in digital agriculture; examination of digital transformation and smart farming applications; introduction to sensors, hardware, and technologies required for smart agriculture; reducing fertilizer and pesticide use through digital techniques, ensuring environmental sustainability and efficient production; supporting data-driven decision-making in agriculture; overview of digital agriculture practices in Türkiye and worldwide.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Lecture notes
Notes
Online documents
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the concept and main components of digital agriculture. |
| LO02 | Identifies wireless communication technologies used in agriculture. |
| LO03 | Explains sensors and hardware used in smart farming applications. |
| LO04 | Evaluates the effects of digital agriculture techniques on efficiency and sustainability. |
| LO05 | Explains data-driven decision-making processes in agricultural production. |
| LO06 | Compares digital agriculture applications in Türkiye and worldwide. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the theoretical and basic knowledge required for agricultural production. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Discusses processes such as seed formation, production techniques, marketing and harvesting of different plant species. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It gives examples about the ecological demands of different field and vegetable crops and their cultivation methods and breeding methods. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Performs agricultural production and obtaining seeds, quality analyzes related to them. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops the ability to apply breeding methods in different plants. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyzes and interprets the data obtained | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognizes diseases and pests in plants and seeds and describes their control. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Determines the necessary methods and techniques by using the theoretical and applied knowledge gained. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Coordinates plans and projects related to her field, takes responsibility individually and as a team | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Explains the knowledge and skills acquired in the field | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Inquiry and have the competence to researchers | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Learn to think analytically | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Knowing the written and verbal communication rules and communicating effectively | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Basic level have the ability to use English | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Becomes competent to access information using computer and internet technologies | 5 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To have legal control over certified seed seed production | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops adequate awareness of environmental protection, occupational safety and health. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Having the ability to plan, project, implement and manage the seed production areas in consideration of technical, technological and economical aspects |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to digital agriculture | Introductory reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Digital transformation in agriculture | Review of resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Evolution of agriculture (Agriculture 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0) | Conceptual review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Benefits of digital agriculture | Review of related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Sensor technologies | Research on sensor types | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | IoT applications in agriculture | Review of resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Smart agriculture applications | Review of resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Autonomous tractors and vehicles | Review of resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Use of drones and UAVs | Review of resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Smart irrigation and fertilization | Review of resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Smart greenhouses and farm management | Review of resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Use of GIS in agriculture | Review of resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Communication technologies in digital agriculture | Review of resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Proje Temelli Öğrenme , Grup Çalışması, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 15 | Smart agriculture in Türkiye and worldwide | Review of resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading of the papers about the lecture | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading of the papers about the lecture | 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 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 61 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,44 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||