Information Package

Organic Agriculture Program

SEÇ287

MECHANIZATION IN LIVESTOCK

Course Code
SEÇ287
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have knowledge about the machines and technologies used in animal husbandr
  2. Have knowledge about the machinery and technologies used in animal husbandry.
  3. Follows new technologies in animal husbandry.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionLearn about the machines and equipment used to reduce labor needs, increase productivity, and improve hygiene conditions in animal production.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General Overview of Türkiye's Livestock
2nd Week Animal Husbandry Mechanization Work Groups
3rd Week Forage Mechanization
4th Week Concentrated Feed Mechanization
5th Week Application of Mechanization in Dry Hay Production
6th Week Waterers for Farm Animals
7th Week Mechanization in Fertilizer Management
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Milk Production Mechanization
10th Week Storing and Cooling Milk
11th Week Mechanization in Poultry Farming
12th Week Mechanization in Egg Poultry Farming
13th Week Mechanization in Broiler Chicken Farming
14th Week Chick Breeding Machines
Recommended or Required ReadingKaba, H., & Çanakcı, M. Geleneksel ve Modern Büyükbaş Hayvancılık İşletmelerinin Tarımsal Yapı ve Mekanizasyon Özelliklerinin Kıyaslanması: Çankırı İli Örneği. ÇOMÜ Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi, 8(2), 367-378 (2020).
KILINÇ, M. F., & İbrahim, A. K. Çiftlikte Zooteknistin Bir Günü. KONGRE KİTABI, 36.
Kinay, T. (2008). Süt sığırcılığı işletmelerinde-Tire Süt kKooperatifi örneğinde-mekanizasyon uygulamaları ve gelişim eğilimi (Master's thesis, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü)(2008).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 2 14
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load142
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.73
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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