| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Structures and Irrigation | ZFZ216 | Turkish | Compulsory | 4. Semester | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | This course aims to explain the definition and necessity of irrigation in agriculture, to help students understand the soil-water-plant relationship, to use soil moisture meters to measure moisture, to calculate plant water consumption, to identify different irrigation methods and irrigation water requirements, to define drainage, and to perform drainage calculations. It will also enable students to understand the impact of environmental factors on agricultural structures and to learn the types and characteristics of agricultural structures. |
| Course Content |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | The student identifies and explains basic information about soil and water resources. |
| 2 | The student explains the soil-water-plant relationship and discusses the effects of this relationship on agricultural production. |
| 3 | The student calculates basic soil water constants and applies these calculations to agricultural irrigation systems. |
| 4 | The student performs calculations and collects necessary data to determine irrigation water needs. |
| 5 | The student calculates plant water consumption and integrates it into irrigation systems. |
| 6 | The student designs an irrigation program appropriate to agricultural conditions. |
| 7 | The student explains the necessity of drainage and discusses its role in managing water in agriculture. |
| 8 | The student explains the importance of environmental factors and building elements in agricultural buildings. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Soil and water resources of the world and our country, soil structure, texture, bulk density, porosity, soil moisture content determination methods and tools | Practice, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study |
| 2. Week | Soil and water resources of the world and our country, soil structure, texture, bulk density, porosity, soil moisture content determination methods and tools | Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 3. Week | Use of tensiometer, neutron meter, tdr, nylon blocks | Other Activities, Practice, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 4. Week | Definition and determination methods of plant-water consumption | Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Practice |
| 5. Week | Determining irrigation water needs | Practice, Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 6. Week | Irrigation methods: surface and pressurized irrigation methods | Other Activities, Practice, Research |
| 7. Week | Determining irrigation water needs in irrigation methods | Practice, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 8. Week | Efficiency concept | Preparation, After Class Study, Practice, Research |
| 9. Week | Definition of drainage, its necessity, advantages | |
| 10. Week | Drainage methods and calculations | Practice, Research |
| 11. Week | Types of agricultural buildings | Preparation, After Class Study, Practice |
| 12. Week | Environmental factors in agricultural structures | Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 13. Week | Types of animal shelters and planning principles | Practice, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 14. Week | Greenhouse types and planning principles | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Uses knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics to develop various processes in the field. | ||||||
| 2 | Demonstrates behavior in line with ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes. | ||||||
| 3 | Applies scientific and technological developments in practices within the field. | ||||||
| 4 | Integrates basic engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in the field using an analytical approach. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes related to the field. | ||||||
| 6 | Applies plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Uses data-oriented basic technologies of the agricultural sector in production processes. | ||||||
| 8 | Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes. | ||||||
| 9 | Uses managerial and institutional knowledge for agriculture, taking into account global and local developments. | ||||||
| 10 | Manages the cultivation, breeding, and adaptation processes of field crops and applies sustainable agricultural principles considering biodiversity and ecological balance. | ||||||
| 11 | Manages seed standards effectively in accordance with legislation. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Diagnoses yield and quality problems in field crops and develops effective solutions. | ||||||
| 13 | Develops innovative decision support systems based on scientific evidence using land-based digital agriculture technologies in field farming. | ||||||
| 14 | Manages field crop production with sustainable and entrepreneurial business models in line with legal and ethical responsibilities, global policies, and market dynamics. | ✔ | |||||
| 15 | Uses effective communication and leadership skills to carry out multifaceted agricultural projects, including extension activities for farmers. | ||||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| Diğer Kaynaklar |
|
| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Homework | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Other Activities | 1 | 2 | 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 | ||
