Information Package / Course Catalogue
Thermic Engines
Course Code: BSM326
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

It is to introduce all kinds of thermic engines which are the main source of power for agricultural machinery, especially tractor and other power machines of other agricultural machines, and teach operation systems.

Course Content

Introduction to thermic engines, classification of thermal engines, induction curves of thermic engines, fuels used in thermic engines, parts of thermic engines and working principles.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ahmet KILIÇKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about the types of thermic engines and working principles.
2.Recognize engine fuels and oils
3.Recognize engine parts
4.Knowing the thermodynamics of engines, combustion, power calculations and impacts.
5.To be able to recognize motor equipment, operating principles and benefits of these equipment
Recommended or Required Reading
1.The instructor of the course grade
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Preliminary descriptions of thermic engines
Week 2 - Theoretical
Operating principle of thermic engines
Week 3 - Theoretical
Operating principle of thermic engines
Week 4 - Theoretical
Cycle of two-stroke and four-stroke engines
Week 5 - Theoretical
Power, rotational moment, efficiency and motor introduction curves in engines
Week 6 - Theoretical
Fuels used in thermic engines
Week 7 - Theoretical
Main parts of thermic engines ( midterm exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Main parts of thermic engines
Week 9 - Theoretical
Control units of thermic engines
Week 10 - Theoretical
Diesel engines
Week 11 - Theoretical
Control bodies of thermic engines fuel equipment of thermic engines
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ignition device of thermic engines
Week 13 - Theoretical
Cooling equipment of thermic engines
Week 14 - Theoretical
Lubrication equipment of thermic engines
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
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
5
3
4
OÇ-2
4
3
4
4
4
OÇ-3
5
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026