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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes
1.Learn the concepts related to agricultural mechanization
2.Learn the properties of energy sources in agriculture
3.Learn the working methods of thermal engines
4.Recognize the agricultural tractors and be able to connect with agricultural machine
5.Learn the soil processing machines
6.Learn the general characteristics of sowing methods and sowing machines
7.Learn the general characteristics of fertilizing machines
8.Learn the general characteristics of plant protection machines
9.Perform mathematical operations
Recommended or Required Reading
1.https://akademik.adu.edu.tr/myo/cine/webfolders/File/ders%20notlari/Tarimsal%20Mekanizasyon.pdf
2.Tarımsal Mekanizasyon, A.Ü.Z.F. Yayınları No:1254, Ders Kitabı:359, Ankara.
3.G. Ergüneş, 2009. Tarım Makinaları. Nobel Yayın. 556 s.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course Description, Situation of Turkey's Agriculture and Mechanization, mechanization Benefits
Week 2 - Theoretical
Energy, Internal Combustion Engines
Week 3 - Theoretical
Internal Combustion Engines
Week 4 - Theoretical
Tractors
Week 5 - Theoretical
Soil Tillage Tools - Machines (The Importance of Tillage, mouldboard Plows)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Soil Tillage Tools - Machines (Disc Ploughs, Harrows, Cultivator)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Soil Tillage Tools - Machines (Rollers, Harrows, Soil Mill)
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm examination
Week 9 - Theoretical
Seed Machines (Sowing methods, Sowing Machines)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Seed Machines (Sowing Precision Machines, Marker Settings)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Planting Machines
Week 12 - Theoretical
Fertilizing Machines
Week 13 - Theoretical
Plant Protection Machinery
Week 14 - Theoretical
Harvesting Machinery
Week 15 - Theoretical
Technological Developments in agriculture
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)72
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
OÇ-1
3
5
4
4
5
OÇ-2
3
5
4
4
5
OÇ-3
5
4
4
5
OÇ-4
4
4
4
5
OÇ-5
5
4
5
OÇ-6
4
4
5
5
OÇ-7
3
3
3
5
OÇ-8
4
4
4
5
OÇ-9
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026