Agricultural Mechanization
Horticultural Crops
Faculty of Agriculture
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Mechanization | ZBB202 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Spring | 2 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ufuk KASIM
Lecturer Dr. Onur CAN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Understanding the information of the definition of agricultural mechanization, its historical development, benefits, level of agricultural mechanization in Turkey.
2) Understanding agricultural mechanization system.
3) Understanding of the energy resources in agriculture and its use.
4) sdUnderstanding of agricultural tractors (general features).
5) Understanding of agricultural machines (constructional and using features).
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Definition of Agricultural Mechanization, Historical Development, Advantages; Agricultural Mechanization in Turkey (Agricultural Structure, Historical Development and Level, Important Factors to Delay of Development); Mechanization System on Agricultural Production, Energy Resources in Agriculture, Farm Tractors (General Feature), Agricultural Equipment and Machinery; Soil Tillage Equipment and Machinery, Fertilizer Distribution Machinery, Sowing and Planting Machinery, Irrigation Mechanization, Crop Protection Machinery, Harvesting and Threshing Machinery.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required