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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Mechatronics
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03741122 Smart Agriculture Technologies 2 Spring 4 2+0+2 5 5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques The course employs various methods and techniques to help students reinforce theoretical knowledge through hands-on experiences.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Lect. Dr. Yasin USLUGİL
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Dr. Yasin USLUGİL T-202 [email protected] 7328 Thursday
14:00-16:00
Course Content
The Sustainable Smart Agriculture Technologies course covers the fundamental principles and applications of advanced technologies used in modern agriculture. The course topics include precision agriculture, sensor technologies, GPS and geographic information systems (GIS), agricultural data analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, artificial intelligence, drone usage, smart greenhouse systems, and sustainable farming practices. Students will learn how to effectively use technologies in agricultural production processes, aiming to contribute to environmental sustainability.
Objectives of the Course
The Sustainable Smart Agriculture Technologies course aims to provide knowledge about smart technologies used in modern agriculture and their integration into sustainable farming practices. Students will learn topics such as precision agriculture, IoT, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and energy efficiency, gaining the skills to develop innovative solutions for enhancing agricultural productivity and reducing environmental impacts.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Has Fundamental, Current, And Practical Knowledge Related to Their Profession. 3
P2 Has Knowledge About Occupational Health And Safety, Environmental Awareness, And Quality Processes 4
P3 Follows and Effectively Uses Current Developments and Applications in Their Profession 2
P4 Effectively Uses Information Technologies (Software, Programs, Animations, Etc.) Related to Their Profession 3
P8 Is Aware of Career Management and Lifelong Learning 1
P12 Identifies and Programs Automation System Components 2
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Uses information technologies in the design and simulation of mechatronic systems P.4.1 1,7
O2 Identifies software and hardware components used in mechatronic projects P.11.5 1,7
O3 Identifies and uses basic electronic components used in mechatronic systems P.11.6 1,7
O4 Follows current developments and innovations in the field of mechatronics P.11.9 1,7
O5 Designs systems using industrial automation software P.12.5 1,7
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Introduction to Smart Agriculture Technologies
2 Precision Agriculture: Basic Principles and Applications
3 Sensor Technologies in Agriculture
4 GPS and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Agriculture
5 Agricultural Data Collection and Data Analytics
6 Internet of Things (IoT) Applications in Agriculture
7 Automation and Robotics in Agricultural Machinery
8 Smart Systems in Agricultural Irrigation
9 Use of Drones in Agricultural Production
10 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Agriculture
11 Crop Health Monitoring and Smart Disease Detection
12 Smart Greenhouse Technologies
13 Innovative Agricultural Solutions for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
14 Future and Emerging Trends in Smart Agriculture Technologies
Textbook or Material
Resources Sustainable Smart Agriculture Technologies
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice 1 30 (%)
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 30 (%)
Final Exam 1 40 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 15 15
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 1 15 15
Laboratory 14 2 28
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 25 25
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 153
Total Work Load / 30 5,10
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P4 P11 P12
O1 Uses information technologies in the design and simulation of mechatronic systems 3 - -
O2 Identifies software and hardware components used in mechatronic projects - 2 -
O3 Identifies and uses basic electronic components used in mechatronic systems - - -
O4 Follows current developments and innovations in the field of mechatronics - 2 -
O5 Designs systems using industrial automation software - - -