Information Package / Course Catalogue
Solar Energy and Its Use in Agriculture
Course Code: ZTM543
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: 6
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is that information is given to the students about alternative energy resources and about the energy which is an important input in agriculture

Course Content

The course provides information about the overall energy world and Turkey's general energy and alternative energy potential is revealed, the basic parameters of solar energy is defined; their engineering calculations are shown. Information is given about the application areas of alternative energies in agriculture.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1. Learn the general energy information Learn the general energy information
2.Learn the solar energy technology and application possibilities in agriculture
3.Recognize the system elements of solar energy technology
4.Analyze the working principle of solar energy technology.
5.Optimization of energy
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Alternative Energy Resources Graduate Course Notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General energy information
Week 2 - Theoretical
Solar energy technology and application areas in agriculture
Week 3 - Theoretical
Solar energy technology and application areas in agriculture
Week 4 - Theoretical
Solar energy technology and application areas in agriculture
Week 5 - Theoretical
Solar energy technology and application areas in agriculture
Week 6 - Theoretical
Solar energy technology and application areas in agriculture
Week 7 - Theoretical
Basic elements of solar energy systems and working principle of the system
Week 8 - Theoretical
Basic elements of solar energy systems and working principle of the system
Week 9 - Theoretical
Basic elements of solar energy systems and working principle of the system
Week 10 - Theoretical
Basic elements of solar energy systems and working principle of the system
Week 11 - Theoretical
Basic elements of solar energy systems and working principle of the system
Week 12 - Theoretical
Basic elements of solar energy systems and working principle of the system
Week 13 - Theoretical
Optimization of energy
Week 14 - Theoretical
Optimization of energy
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment141356
Midterm Examination19312
Final Examination19312
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026