Information Package / Course Catalogue
Greenhouse Mechanization
Course Code: TMT152
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to provide theoretical and practical information about mechanization applications in greenhouses used for agricultural production purposes.

Course Content

Greenhouse structures, greenhouse climate factors, air conditioning requirements, air conditioning systems.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns and applies greenhouse climate control (air conditioning) principles.
2.Learns the features of and uses air conditioning equipment.
3.Learns the fundamental principles of air conditioning systems.
4.Greenhouse automation applications.
5.Computer-controlled greenhouses.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Greenhouse mechanization, Prof. Dr. Abdulkadir Yağcıoğlu
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General information about greenhouse and greenhouse cultivation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Greenhouse heating systems
Week 3 - Theoretical
Greenhouse heating systems
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ventilation of greenhouses
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ventilation of greenhouses
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cooling of greenhouses
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cooling of greenhouses
Week 8 - Theoretical
Lighting of greenhouses
Week 9 - Theoretical
Mechanization applications in greenhouses
Week 10 - Theoretical
Mechanization applications in greenhouses
Week 11 - Theoretical
Greenhouse automation applications
Week 12 - Theoretical
Greenhouse automation applications
Week 13 - Theoretical
Computer-controlled greenhouses
Week 14 - Theoretical
Computer-controlled greenhouses
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment1505
Individual Work5015
Midterm Examination1505
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
OÇ-2
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
2
2
OÇ-3
4
3
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
2
2
OÇ-4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
OÇ-5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
2
2
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026