Information Package / Course Catalogue
Design of Agricultural Structures and Climate Control Technologies
Course Code: DJTA116
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To introduce the design and management of agricultural buildings with focus on animal comfort and climate efficiency.

Course Content

The course includes barn/greenhouse structures, ventilation and heating systems, material selection, and automation.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines types and elements of agricultural buildings.
2.Applies appropriate design principles for shelters and greenhouses.
3.Explains natural and artificial climate control systems.
4.Evaluates the use of environmentally friendly materials in structures.
5.Associates climate control technologies with production efficiency.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Koç, A. (2015). Agricultural Structures and Environmental Control.
2.Albright, L.D. (2000). Environment Control for Animals and Plants. ASAE Press.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of agricultural structures and structural elements
Week 2 - Theoretical
Planning principles in agricultural building design
Week 3 - Theoretical
Functional design criteria for animal housing
Week 4 - Theoretical
Layout planning in plant production facilities
Week 5 - Theoretical
Storage structures and material selection
Week 6 - Theoretical
Importance of climate control in agricultural buildings
Week 7 - Theoretical
Natural ventilation techniques
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mechanical ventilation systems and applications
Week 9 - Theoretical
Heating systems: stove, fan-based, underfloor heating
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cooling systems: evaporative and active coolers
Week 11 - Theoretical
Climate control automation and sensor systems
Week 12 - Theoretical
Energy efficiency and sustainable structure design
Week 13 - Theoretical
Analysis of sample structure projects
Week 14 - Theoretical
General review and student structure design presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading30412
Individual Work2048
Midterm Examination1022
Final Examination1022
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)52
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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3
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026