| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Biosystems Engineering | BSM103 | 1. Semester | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pınar GÖÇ RASGELE |
| Instructors |
Pınar GÖÇ RASGELE |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To enable students to become aware of Biosystem Engineering working areas and study subjects. |
| Course Content | Introduction to Biosystem Engineering Application Areas of Biosystem Engineering Biosystem Engineering Study Topics Land and Water Resources + Agricultural Structures Lab. introductions Introduction to Agricultural Energy Systems Energy Concept Classification of Energy Sources Agricultural Energy Systems + Agricultural Machine Systems Lab. introductions Introduction to Agricultural Machinery Systems Pre-harvest agricultural mechanization Postharvest Agricultural Mechanization Elements of Rural Settlements and Settlement, Settlement Types in Turkey Structures and facilities required in agricultural enterprises Planning of Stables, Poultry and Weeds |
| Learning Outcomes |
- To be able to understand the importance of study areas and study subjects of land and water resources; - To understand the importance of working areas and study subjects of agricultural energy systems. - To be able to comprehend the importance of working areas and study subjects of agricultural machines systems. - To be able to interpret the situation of general structures and businesses in rural areas; - Working principles of existing systems are learned practically. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to Biosystems Engineering, Introduction of the University, Faculty, Department and introduction of student regulations and instructions | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 2. Week | Definition of engineering, Engineering departments, Engineering ethics | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 3. Week | Courses taught in biosystems engineering and the relationships of Biosystems Engineering with other engineering disciplines | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 4. Week | Fields of activity of Biosystems Engineering, Powers and job opportunities of students who will graduate from this department, public and private sector organizations where graduates can work | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 5. Week | Energy concept, Importance of energy in Biosystems Engineering, Agricultural energy systems | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Classification of Energy Resources, classification of agricultural energy resources | Visual Presentation Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | Biomass, biomass energy, biodiesel, bioethanol | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 8. Week | Midterm | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Introduction to agricultural machinery systems, classification of machines, power machine, work machine, | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Classification of agricultural machinery, materials used in machines, production methods of agricultural machinery systems | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 11. Week | Pre-harvest agricultural mechanization | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 12. Week | Postharvest Agricultural Mechanization | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | Elements of Rural Settlements and Settlement, Settlement Types in Turkey, Agricultural buildings, Structures and facilities needed in agricultural enterprises, Planning of Barns, Coops and Stables | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 14. Week | Water, the importance of water, land and water resources, | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| Teacher's Notes |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Final | 1 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Total Workload | 51 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 2.0 | ||
