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Mechanic of Sowing

Course Code	: ZTM531
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 3
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 3
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 8

Objectives of the Course

The investigation and analysis of the most suitable conditions for seed germination, sowing physico mechanical principles.

Course Content

Germination, factors of affecting germination, examination of the mechanical resistance of germination, effect size statistically granular soil to germinate, the affect of other characteristics of the soil to germinate and creamy layer-effect relationship between germination.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. İbrahim YALÇIN

Learning Outcomes

1.	Understanding of favorable conditions for seed germination.
2.	Understanding of the forces acting in the seed during germination.
3.	Grit size of soil granule and other soil properties to be informed about the impact of germination.
4.	Understanding of the causes and effects of the formation of creamy layer of soil to germinate.
5.	Understanding of the causes and effects of the formation of creamy layer of soil to germinate.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Ekim Mekaniği Yüksek Lisans Ders Notları

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Introduction, germination, germination environmental factors that affect

Week 2 - Theoretical

Analysis of forces occurring during germination of the seeds

Week 3 - Theoretical

Theoretical principles of intake of O2 in soil and water of the seeds.

Week 4 - Theoretical

Mechanical germination resistance, resistance factors that affect the progress of shoot

Week 5 - Theoretical

The effect of soil compaction and drying of the soil granule size.

Week 6 - Theoretical

The effect of soil compaction and granular size on the germination.

Week 7 - Theoretical

Soil temperature, salinity and aeration-germination relationship

Week 8 - Theoretical

The relationship of creamy layer-germination

Week 9 - Theoretical

Creamy layer resistance measurement methods

Week 10 - Theoretical

Characterization of soil compaction

Week 11 - Theoretical

Soil compaction prevention and removal methods

Week 12 - Theoretical

Soil temperature, salinity and aeration-germination relationship

Week 13 - Theoretical

Soil temperature, salinity and aeration-germination relationship

Week 14 - Theoretical

The relationship of creamy layer-germination

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%30
Final Examination	1	%70

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	3	2	70
Lecture - Practice	14	3	2	70
Assignment	2	0	20	40
Midterm Examination	1	7	2	9
Final Examination	1	9	2	11
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				200

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	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-3	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-5

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