| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Tractors | BSM406 | 8. Semester | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructors |
Bülent PİŞKİN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To introduce the tractor, which is the main power source of agricultural machinery in all directions, to teach the structure and working principles of all the parts that make up the tractor. |
| Course Content | Tractor's meaning and development, classification of tractors; Tractor power, Main building elements of tractors, Basic calculations in mechanical concepts, Double disc mechanical clutch, Double acting mechanical clutch, Hydraulic concept, Transmission gears, Gearbox, Slip gearbox, Continuous contact gearbox, Planet gearbox, Group gearboxes, Gearbox elements quality and structure, Gearbox efficiency. Differential, Final Reduction, Walking Organs, Wheeled Walking Beams, Front Axle, Rear Axle, Adjustment of Trail Span, Tractor Tires. Braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, double acting brakes, Campaign brake account, Disc brake account, İndividual drip irrigation systems Drip irrigation systems, Under-tree micro sprinkler irrigation systems, Excursion to agricultural commissions in the region with irrigation system |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Understanding the basic principles of agricultural tractors. - To be able to recognize types of tractors and their properties - To be able to comprehend the structural elements and properties of agricultural tractors practically. - To be able to make and use tractor settings in accordance with agricultural works - To be able to solve problems related to tractor and make appropriate tractor selection |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Tractor's meaning and development, classification of tractors | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 2. Week | Tractor power | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 3. Week | Main building elements of tractors | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 4. Week | Basic calculations in mechanical concepts, Double disc mechanical clutch, Double acting mechanical clutch, Hydraulic concept | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 5. Week | Transmission gears, Gearbox, Slip gearbox, Continuous contact gearbox, Planet gearbox, Group gearboxes, Gearbox elements quality and structure, Gearbox efficiency. | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Differential, Final Reduction, Walking Organs, Wheeled Walking Beams, Front Axle, Rear Axle, Adjustment of Trail Span, Tractor Tires. | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 7. Week | Braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, double acting brakes , Campaign brake account, Disc brake account | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 8. Week | Midterm | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | İndividual drip irrigation systems | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Elements of hydraulic system, calculations in hydraulic system | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 11. Week | Tail Shaft and Pulley, Gear box tail shaft, Motor Tail shaft, Free motor shaft, Tail shaft, Pulley, Front Loader, Driver Seats, Dimensions of seats, Driver's cabins, Noise, Vibrations to driver | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 12. Week | Tractor Mechanics | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | The effects of forces, towing hooks and tow forces on the stability of rear axles, stability of wheel environmental force, tractor draw force and walking resistance, tractor weight | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 14. Week | Tractor Experiments | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| A. Sabancı, İ. Akıncı, Tarım Traktörleri, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2012. |
| A. Saral, Tarım Traktörleri, Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları, 1997. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Research | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Other Activities | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 102 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
