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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Methods | ZFZ302 | Turkish | Compulsory | 6. Semester | 2 + 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The fundamental objective of the course is to instill in undergraduate students the logic of research and its significance in development, and to instruct them on the statistical principles for planning experiments, the statistical evaluation of data obtained from experiments in accordance with the experimental design, and the interpretation of the results. |
| Course Content | Introduction to variance analysis, It's all about chance, The randomized blocks trial plan, Latin square trial plan, Factorial arrangements, Divided parcel trial plan Repeated experiments Orthogonal comparisons Correlation and regression analysis Non parametrik Tests |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | The student comprehends the logic of research and the significance of research in development. |
| 2 | The student acquires the principles of research and development. |
| 3 | The student attains proficiencies in the planning and evaluation of research projects on a national and international basis. |
| 4 | The student implements appropriate experimental principles to enhance the degree of accuracy and reliability in the experiment. |
| 5 | The student acquires the competency for conducting observations and obtaining data in accordance with statistical principles. |
| 6 | The student selects the experimental design appropriate to the objective of the research. |
| 7 | The student acquires the skills for the execution of experiments. |
| 8 | The student acquires the competency for making accurate and unbiased decisions. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Research and Scientific Method, Types of Research, Planning of Research at the National Level, Research and Development Infrastructure in Our Country. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 2. Week | Arrangement of Experiments, Enhancement of Accuracy in Experiments, and Types of Agricultural Experiments | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 3. Week | Some Fundamental and Statistical Concepts: Mean, Variance and Standard Deviation, Estimation of the Mean of Theoretical Treatment Populations, Estimation of the Difference between the Means of Two Theoretical Treatment Populations, F-Distribution, F-Test, and Bartlett's and Levene's Tests, Hypothesis Testing and Significance Tests | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 4. Week | Comparison of Two Groups or Treatments: Paired Comparison Method. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 5. Week | Comparison of Two Groups or Treatments: Independent Groups Method | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 6. Week | Analysis of Variance Technique: Test of Significance and Estimation of Variance Components | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 7. Week | Introduction to Experimental Designs and Completely Randomized Design | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 8. Week | Completely Randomized Design | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 9. Week | Grouping of Different Treatments: Grouping by Testing Pairwise Differences of Treatment Means and Class Comparisons | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 10. Week | Completely Randomized Designs with Unequal Replication | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 11. Week | Two-Way Classifications: Randomized Complete Block Design | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 12. Week | Experimental examples concerning analysis of variance and significance tests in the Randomized Complete Block Design. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 13. Week | Latin Square Design: Analysis of Variance Technique in the Latin Square | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 14. Week | Factorial Experimental Designs; Two-Factor Experiments and Three-Factor Experiments | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Utilizes knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates adherence to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Utilizes scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Combines fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Implements plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Utilizes data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Utilizes managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies. | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Develops functional and environmentally sensitive solutions in the design of agricultural structures (such as greenhouses, barns, and pens) by utilizing modern engineering and construction technologies. | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Analyzes energy efficiency for agriculture and develops effective systems by integrating biofuel production and other sustainable energy sources | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Analyzes precision agriculture data (such as satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and handheld radiometers) to develop and implement systems that optimize resource management. | ✔ | |||||
| 15 | Executes entrepreneurial projects developed based on legal and ethical boundaries by following current developments, manages them through interdisciplinary collaboration, and transfers the acquired knowledge to stakeholders. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Research | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Other Activities | 9 | 0.5 | 4.5 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 76.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
