Information Package / Course Catalogue
Agricultural Mechanization
Course Code: TAB111
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Introduction of agricultural machines.

Course Content

To recognize the agricultural machine, to ensure the development of agricultural mechanization, to teach the working principle of the tractor, to teach the principle of agricultural tools and machines work

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Taner AKBAŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to understand the information of the definition of agricultural mechanization, its historical development, benefits, level of agricultural mechanization in Turkey
2.To be able to acquire the basic concepts of agricultural tools and machinery
3.To be able to understand agricultural machinery (constructional and using features).
4.To be able to understand agricultural tractors (general features).
5.to be able to understand the energy resources in agriculture and its use.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Önal, İ., 2011. Ekim Bakım Gübreleme Makinaları. E.Ü.Z.F. Press Number:490, İzmir.
2.Yağcıoğlu, A., 2008. Bitki Koruma Makineleri. E.Ü.Z.F. Press Number. 508, İzmir.
3.Erdoğan, D., 2005. Tarım Makinaları. A.Ü.Z.F. Press Number: 1548, Ankara.
4.Keçecioğlu, G. ve E.Gülsoylu, 2002. Toprak İşleme Makinaları. E.Ü.Z.F. Press Number: 545, İzmir.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction the course and general information about the teaching aids
Week 1 - Practice
Introduction of agricultural machines
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Examining course contents
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition of agricultural mechanization, historical development, advantages and Agricultural mechanization in turkey (agricultural structure, historical development and level, important factors to delay of development)
Week 2 - Practice
Introduction of agricultural machines
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Literature review about the subject
Week 3 - Theoretical
Energy resources in agriculture and tractors (technical and working features)
Week 3 - Practice
Introduction of agricultural machines
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Literature review about the subject
Week 4 - Theoretical
Tractors (technical and working features)
Week 4 - Practice
Introduction of tractors
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Literature review about the subject
Week 5 - Theoretical
Soil tillage equipment and machinery (ploughing technics, ploughs, subsoiler)
Week 5 - Practice
Introduction of agricultural machines
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Literature review about the subject
Week 6 - Theoretical
Soil tillage equipment and machinery (ploughing technics, ploughs, subsoiler)
Week 6 - Practice
Introduction of agricultural machines
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Literature review about the subject
Week 7 - Theoretical
Soil tillage equipment and machinery (cultivator, harrow, roller, rotovator)
Week 7 - Practice
Introduction of agricultural machines
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Literature review about the subject
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Introduction of agricultural machines (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sowing, planting and maintenance equipment
Week 9 - Practice
Introduction of agricultural machines
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Literature review about the subject
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sowing, planting and maintenance equipment
Week 10 - Practice
Introduction of agricultural machines
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Literature review about the subject
Week 11 - Theoretical
Plant protection machinery
Week 11 - Practice
Introduction of agricultural machines
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Literature review about the subject
Week 12 - Theoretical
Harvesting machinery
Week 12 - Practice
Introduction of agricultural machines
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Literature review about the subject
Week 13 - Theoretical
Bale and silage machinery
Week 13 - Practice
Introduction of agricultural machines
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Literature review about the subject
Week 14 - Theoretical
Threshing machinery
Week 14 - Practice
Introduction of agricultural machines
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Literature review about the subject
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1314
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
OÇ-1
4
4
4
OÇ-2
5
4
4
OÇ-3
5
4
4
OÇ-4
5
4
4
OÇ-5
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026