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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Machinery | BMZ305 | Turkish | Compulsory | 5. Semester | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The objective of this course is to instruct students on the foundational concepts related to agricultural machinery and mechanization, the principles of mechanization in agriculture, power transmission systems in agricultural machinery, and general knowledge and operational principles concerning power machinery and agricultural tractors. |
| Course Content | Fundamental concepts in agricultural machinery |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | The student comprehends mechanization in agriculture and the planning of mechanization. |
| 2 | The student learns the methodologies employed for the purpose of mechanization planning. |
| 3 | The student comprehends the power transmission systems utilized in agricultural machinery and their operational principles. |
| 4 | The student learns the relationships between power, efficiency, and performance in thermal engines. |
| 5 | The student comprehends the structural characteristics and fundamental components of thermal engines. |
| 6 | The student learns about the equipment, functions, and operational principles of thermal engines. |
| 7 | The student comprehends the role and significance of agricultural tractors within agricultural mechanization processes. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to Agricultural Machinery, Agricultural Mechanization, Development of Agricultural Mechanization | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 2. Week | Thermal Engines and Agricultural Tractors: Classification of Agricultural Tractors | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 3. Week | Tillage Machinery, Classification of Tillage Machinery, Ploughs, Cultivators, Chisels, Harrows, Subsoilers, Rollers, Rotary Tillers | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 4. Week | Seeding, Planting, and Centrifugal Spreaders | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 5. Week | Fertilizing Machinery | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 6. Week | Irrigation Machinery: Pump Types | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 7. Week | Plant Protection / Agricultural Pest Control Techniques | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 8. Week | Plant Protection / Agricultural Pest Control Techniques | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 9. Week | Classification of Plant Protection Machinery | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 10. Week | Introduction to Field Sprayers, Explanation of Operational Principles, Examination of Components (Tank, Regulator, Pump, Spray Boom, etc.), Calculation of the Chemical Amount to be Placed in the Tank, Application Rate, and Dosage | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 11. Week | Introduction to Orchard Sprayers and Atomizers, Explanation of Operational Principles, Examination of Components (Tank, Regulator, Pump, Spray Boom, etc.), and Introduction to Foggers, Dusters, and Granule Applicators | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 12. Week | Harvesting and Threshing Machinery, Forage (Green Fodder) Harvesters, Windrowers and Tedders, Silage Harvesters | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 13. Week | Combine Harvester, Introduction to Combine Harvester Units, Operational Principle of the Combine Harvester, Baling Machinery | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 14. Week | Occupational Safety in Agricultural Machinery | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Research | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Other Activities | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 102 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
