Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
TESTING AND EVALUATION IN AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING 802100715150 3 + 0 3.0 8.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery Lecturing and oral presentation
Course Coordinator
Instructors Belgin ÇAKMAK
Assistants
Goals Providing knowledge about surface and pressure irrigation schemes to students
Course Content The methods of farm structure material building elements and irrigation equipments, standards for materials, testing equipments, interpretation and evaluation of the test results, determination of the properties of materials to create physical structure and facilities for irrigation, drainage, agricultural production and storage.
Learning Outcomes 1) Students have the knowledge about Irrigation and drainage facilities in rural areas, and characteristics of materials constituting agricultural structures.
2) Students have the skill of methods and tools used for determination functional relevance of these structures and facilities.
3) Students have the knowledge and skills to evaluate of agricultural systems and systems components

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week The use of wastewater, agricultural wastewater reuse in irrigation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Wastewater treatment in constructed wetlands Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Irrigation of green areas with treated wastewater Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Measurement and assessment of pressurized irrigation systems Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Measurement and evaluation of surface irrigation systems Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Geothermal resources and use in agriculture Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Properties of materials used in agricultural structures Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week The management of animal waste Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Energy production from agricultural waste and biogas Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Automated irrigation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Automated irrigation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week The materials used in drainage systems, measurement and evaluation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week The presentation of assignments and projects Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week The presentation of assignments and projects Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
CAKMAK, B. ve KENDİRLİ, B. 2010. Waste Water Treatment Practices in Turkey during the Process of Harmonization with the European Union. Uluslararası Sürdürülebilir Su ve Atıksu Yönetimi Sempozyumu (USAYS). 26-28 Ekim 2010 Konya.
Crites, W.R., Middlebrooks, E.J., Reed, S.C. 2006. Natural Wastewater Treatment Systems. Published by CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group, 552p.
ÇAKMAK, B. ve APAYDIN, H. 2010. Review.Advances in the management of the wastewater in Turkey: natural treatment or constructed wetlands. Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research. Vol: 8 No:1, 2010 8(1), 188-201, Spain.
Ders kapsamına giren konularda kamu kurumları, araştırma enstitüleri ve üniversite tarafından yapılmış araştırmalar ve projeler, Güncel uluslar arası ve ulusal bilimsel makaleler.
Drinan, J.E. 2001. Water & Wastewater Treatment. A Guide for the Nonengineering Professional. Associate Editor: Nancy E.Whiting Technical, Writer ENCORE Technical Resources Inc. Published by CRC Press, 316p.
Hoffman, J.G., Evans, R.G., Jensen, M.E., Martin, D.L., Eliiott, R.L. 2007. Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems, 2nd edition. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), ISBN 1-892769-64-6, 863p., USA.
Molden, D.J., R., Sakthivadiel, C.J., Perry, C., Fraiture, 1998. Indicators for Comparing The Performance Irrigated Agriculture. IWMI Research Report 20, Sri Lanka.
Murray-Rust, D.H. ve W.B., Snellen, 1993. Irrigation System Performance Assessment and Diagnosis. IIMI, Sri Lanka.
Rao, P.S., 1993. Review of Selected Literature on Indicators of Irrigation Performance, IIMI, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Yağcıoğlu, A.2005. Sera Mekanizasyonu. Ege Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No:562, İzmir.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15000
PY25000
PY35000
PY45000

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 6
Homework 4 6
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 4 6
Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 4 6
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 8
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 10
1 2
4 2
1 2
4 2
Total Workload
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