Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Logo T.C. NIGDE UNIVERSITY
BOR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL - SMART GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGIES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
1. SEMESTER COURSES
Ders Tipi Ders Teorik Pratik AKTS
Compulsory AST1001 3 0 4
Set theory, Number theory, Identities, Equations and Inequalities, Relations and Functions, Linear, Exponential, Logarithmic functions, Sequences, Series, Limit and continuity, Determining the critical points of derivatives and functions, Drawing graphs.
Compulsory AST1003 2 1 4
Building algorithms, solving problems, and acquiring basic programming logic; basic programming constructs such as variables, data types, decision structures, loops, and basic array operations.
Compulsory AST1005 2 2 4
Fundamental concepts of electricity and electronics, electrical quantities, basic circuit elements, direct and alternating current circuits, basic circuit analysis methods and the operation of passive-electronic circuits, the use of measuring instruments, simple circuit setups and the transformation of theoretical knowledge into practical skills.
Compulsory AST1007 2 1 3
Basic technical drawing knowledge and skills, visual thinking, drawing technical drawings of structures or machine parts in their field by bringing visual solutions to problems and being able to read drawn drawings.
Compulsory AST1009 2 2 4
Basic information about the classification, cultivation, breeding, care techniques and economic importance of horticultural plants.
Compulsory AST1011 3 1 4
Fundamental concepts of information technologies, hardware and software components, operating systems, basic network structures and protocols, network hardware, IP addressing, the concept and applications of the Internet of Things (IoT). Information on how information and network technologies are integrated, particularly in smart agriculture and greenhouse automation systems.
Compulsory ATA1015 2 0 2
Revolutions in the political arena, political parties and attempts at transition to multi-party politics, revolutions in the legal field, regulation of social life, innovations in the economic field, Turkish foreign policy in the 1923-1938 period, Turkish foreign policy after Atatürk, Principles of the Turkish Revolution: (Republicanism, Populism, Secularism, Revolutionism, Statism, Nationalism). Integrative Principles.
Compulsory TDL1011 2 0 2
Language and Languages: Language Nation Relationship, Language Culture Relationship Languages ​​on Earth and the Place of Turkish Language among World Languages; Language Families According to their Sources Historical development of Turkish Written Language; Old Turkish, Middle Turkish, Divanü Lügat-it Türk, Atabetü'l- Hakayik, Khwarezm Turkish, Old Turkey Turkish (Old Anatolian Turkish); New Turkish Period, Modern Turkish Period, Western, Southwestern Turkish), Turkey Turkish, Eastern (Northern) Eastern Turkish, Karatay Turkish, Phonetics, Sound and formation of sound, capital and small vowel harmony, main sound events in Turkish; Sound features of Turkish, syllable structure of Turkish, sentence stress. Morphology (MORPHOGRAPHY), words in terms of shape, roots, stems, suffixes (derivative suffixes, inflectional suffixes), words in terms of expression and functions; nouns, adjectives, pronouns, verbs, verb conjugation, form and tense suffixes, gerunds, prepositions, verb derivatives and noun derivatives, semantics; meaning in words, the meaning framework of words, sentence information; sentence types, sentence analysis.
Compulsory YDL1013 3 0 3
Introduction to the Course, Verb "to be" / Countries & Nationalities, Possessive Adjectives & Personal Information, A/An, Plurals, This / That / These / Those & Classroom Language, Present Simple Tense,, Regular / Irregular Plurals & Writing Practice, A/An + Jobs, Possessive 's & Family – Writing HMW1, Deadline, Review & Midterm, Adjectives, Quite / Very, Telling the Time, Present Simple & Daily Routine, Adverbs of Frequency & Time Words and Expressions, Prepositions of Time & The Date, Can / Can't & Verb Phrases, Object Pronouns: Me, You, Him, etc. & Love Story Phrases
2. SEMESTER COURSES
Ders Tipi Ders Teorik Pratik AKTS
Compulsory AST1002 3 2 5
Regulation of greenhouse air conditions: Greenhouse heating methods and their main applications, determination of greenhouse heat requirements, and calculations of heating surface and heating boiler capacities. Natural and forced ventilation methods and their main applications in greenhouses, and calculations related to greenhouse ventilation. Cooling methods and their main applications in greenhouses, and calculations of wet-surface cooling systems. Identify artificial lighting applications in greenhouses.
Compulsory AST1004 3 2 4
This course aims to teach the use of machinery, automation systems and technologies used in greenhouses in agricultural production.
Compulsory AST1006 2 2 4
This course aims to introduce CAD and explain the course content, introduce the program and hardware to be used, install the program, open the program and explain the necessary settings, introduce the interface, introduce the menus and ways to access layers, create a drawing file, save the file in the program, save it with a different name and format, close it, exit the program, use the command line, introduce the coordinate systems used in CAD, object editing commands, commands related to the entire object, use of patterns, adjust the properties of drawing elements, create isometric drawings, dimension drawings, create section views, use of layers, view drawing outputs, introduction to 3D modeling, 3D object processing commands, and set personal coordinate prompts.
Compulsory AST1008 2 2 4
This course aims to introduce the use of digital technologies in the agricultural sector, to provide students with knowledge of precision agriculture, remote sensing, sensor technologies, data collection and analysis methods, and to provide them with the ability to develop digital solutions for sustainable, efficient production.
Compulsory AST1010 3 0 3
In general, this course aims to provide fundamental knowledge about soil formation, its physical and chemical properties, its importance in agricultural production, and the principles of plant nutrition. By understanding the soil-plant relationship, students will be able to develop appropriate nutrition strategies for sustainable agriculture.
Compulsory AST1012 3 0 3
Definition and history of occupational safety, work accidents, occupational diseases and protection methods, physical, chemical, biological and psychosocial risks, ergonomics, protectors in occupational safety, first aid rules, safety measures in fire and explosions, labor law, occupational health and safety legislation, risk assessments in workplaces, health and safety signs, emergencies, personal protective equipment.
Compulsory ATA1016 2 0 2
Theoretical and practical analysis of the events, ideas, and Atatürk's principles and revolutions during the birth and development of Turkey.
Compulsory TDL1012 2 0 2
Spelling, punctuation and composition (punctuation marks, Other spelling) marks, Spelling rules (Use of capital letters, Writing of numbers, Writing of abbreviations, Writing of quotation words, Composition information (Purpose of composition, Composition writing methods), Composition plan (Introduction, Development, Conclusion), Expression features (Clarity in expression, Simplicity in expression, Clarity in expression, Sincerity in expression), Expression errors (Wrong use of synonyms in sentences, Wrong use of idioms, Forms of expression (Explanation, Story (narration), Concise expression, Description (description), Satire, Portrait, Proof, Speech, Types of expression in verse), Oral expression types (Daily and impromptu speech, Prepared speech, Panel discussion, Debate, Panel, Written expression types (Letter, Telegram, Greeting, Invitation, Literary letter, Official and business correspondence (Business letters, official letters, petitions, reports, minutes, decisions, announcements, advertisements), literary writing types (conversation, criticism, memoirs, travel writing, interviews, surveys, autobiographies, biography, novels).
Compulsory YDL1014 3 0 3
It includes basic English reading, comprehension, writing and listening skills. Introduction to the course, Verb to be /countries & Nationalities, Possessive adjectives & Personal information, a/an, plurals, this / that /these / those & Classroom language, Present simple tense, regular/ irregular plurals & Writing practice, a/an + jobs, possessive 's' & Family -Writing HMW1 Deadline, Review & Midterm, Adjectives, quite/ very, Telling the time, present simple & Daily routine, Adverbs of frequency & Time words and expressions, Prepositions of time & The date, Can/ can't & Verb phrases, Object pronouns: me, you, him, etc. & Love story phrases
3. SEMESTER COURSES
Ders Tipi Ders Teorik Pratik AKTS
Compulsory AST2001 2 2 3
This course covers the fundamentals of sensor technologies and measurement systems used in agriculture, examining various sensor types, including temperature, humidity, soil moisture, gas, and optical sensors. Students will learn data collection techniques, wireless sensor networks, and IoT applications in smart agriculture. Additionally, sensor integration into precision agriculture, robotics, and automation systems will be discussed.
Compulsory AST2003 2 1 3
The Digital Irrigation and Fertilization Systems course explores how digital technologies can make irrigation and fertilization processes more efficient, controlled, and automated in agriculture. This course covers systems specifically designed to conserve water and fertilizer, increase yields, and reduce environmental impact in agricultural production.
Compulsory AST2005 3 0 2
This course theoretically addresses the structure, operating principles, and components of automation systems used to control environmental variables such as temperature, humidity, light, and soil moisture in greenhouse environments. The course covers sensor and actuator types, control logic, automation architectures, timer and feedback-based control methods, and the role of automation systems in energy efficiency and sustainability.
Compulsory AST2007 2 1 2
Climatic requirements of the greenhouse environment; operating principles of heating, cooling, ventilation, humidification and shading systems; sensor and control systems; analysis of climate data and system optimization; energy efficiency and sustainability approaches will be provided.
Internship AST2009 0 0 4
This course aims to develop students' theoretical knowledge and skills in smart greenhouse technologies through practical application in an industrial setting. During the internship, students will implement industrial applications in areas such as climate control, automatic irrigation and fertilization systems, sensor technologies, data collection and analysis, maintenance and repair, and energy and resource management. They will also gain experience in occupational health and safety, environmental protection, production planning, record keeping, and reporting.
Elective AST2011 2 1 4
Vertical Farming Practices is a course focusing on modern agricultural technologies and sustainable production systems, particularly urban and controlled-environment agriculture. This course covers crop production techniques in closed or controlled environments, using layered systems, the technologies used, and the advantages and challenges of vertical farming practices in terms of sustainability.
Elective AST2013 2 1 4
The objective of this course is to teach how Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, which form the basis of digitalization in agricultural production, are implemented in greenhouses. Students will learn how to optimize greenhouse environmental data monitoring, control, and decision-support processes with IoT systems.
Elective AST2015 2 1 4
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and methods of data science, and their applications in application areas such as agriculture, environment, and energy. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in data collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation.
Elective AST2017 3 0 4
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental principles of image processing technologies and their applications in agriculture. Students will acquire skills in image collection, processing, analysis, and integration with decision support systems.
Elective AST2019 3 0 4
Monitoring Microeconomic Data, Analyzing Macroeconomic Indicators, Identifying Gaps in the Market, Evaluating Investment Alternatives and Selecting the Most Appropriate One, Conducting Feasibility Studies, Recognizing the Business's Environment, Making Demand Analysis and Forecast, Determining the Establishment Location of the Business, Determining the Legal Structure of the Business, Determining the Capacity of the Business, Determining the Total Investment Cost and Ensuring Financing, Calculating Estimated Income and Expenses.
Elective AST2021 2 0 4
This course aims to equip students with an understanding of the ethical principles and values ​​they must adhere to in their professional lives. The course covers the concept and importance of ethics, the fundamental principles of professional ethics, business ethics, responsibility, honesty, confidentiality, justice, environmental awareness, sustainability, and social responsibility. It also focuses on ethical issues, solutions, and professional standards of conduct encountered in agricultural technologies and smart greenhouse applications.
Elective USD2051 FIRST AID 3 0 4
Trauma, Convulsions and tetanus, Hemorrhages (Hemorrhagic-Hypovolemic Shock), Anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock, Acute poisoning, Drowning and electric shock, Heat-sunstroke and frostbite, Poisonous animal bites and insect bites, fracture, dislocation, sprain, burn, foreign body sting.
Elective USD2053 PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH 2 1 4
Revision of grammar rules previously learnt; creating question sentences; introduction of passive sentences and structures of passive sentences in various tenses; clause structures such as relative, adverb, time adverb, discrete and conditional adverb; conjunctions and their use in sentences and paragraphs; professional terms; reading comprehension and translation; ability to express oneself; preparing reports and presentations.
Elective USD2071 PRODUCT DESIGN 2 1 4
Design concept, product design phenomenon, function concept in design, product function and form analysis, form-function relationship, implementation study.
4. SEMESTER COURSES
Ders Tipi Ders Teorik Pratik AKTS
Compulsory AST2002 3 2 3
An overview of greenhouse systems; greenhouse site selection based on climatic, topographic and agricultural data; comparison of different greenhouse types; design of structural elements and material selection; static calculations; project planning process; and preparation of cost and feasibility analyses.
Compulsory AST2004 3 1 3
This course provides students with an introduction to robotic applications in greenhouses; mobile robots, unmanned vehicles, and automated equipment; image processing and sensor systems; data collection and analysis; fundamentals of artificial intelligence; machine learning and deep learning algorithms; decision support systems; smart irrigation, harvesting, and spraying systems; and practical project work.
Compulsory AST2006 2 1 2
The objective of this course is to provide students with conceptual and technical knowledge of mobile agricultural technologies, data collection tools, artificial intelligence applications, and cloud-based systems, and to develop the ability to integrate these technologies into analysis, monitoring, and decision support processes in agriculture. This course aims to provide students with knowledge on topics such as the use of mobile technologies in agriculture, data collection methods, drone technology, and AI-assisted pest detection. Students are also expected to conceptually model mobile agricultural application systems, identify areas of AI application in agriculture, and develop solutions to existing problems.
Compulsory AST2008 2 1 2
This course covers the theoretical foundations and application principles of control systems for regulating environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, light, and soil moisture in greenhouses. Topics include feedback control systems, timer-based control structures, analog-digital signal evaluation, simple control algorithms, and control system stability. During application hours, sensor data is collected, devices (fans, pumps, heaters, etc.) are controlled according to set thresholds, and system responses are evaluated.
Internship AST2010 0 0 4
It enables students to reinforce the theoretical knowledge they have learned during their education by applying it in the business environment and market conditions, to get to know business life and, as a result, to participate in business life in a more equipped way.
Elective AST2012 2 1 4
To ensure that the student comprehends the basic information about seed technology, embraces the stages starting from seed harvest until re-use by the producer (harvesting, separation, drying, cleaning, spraying, packaging, storage and quality control), and is able to perform and plan the techniques of these stages.
Elective AST2014 3 0 4
The Project Funding Sources course is designed to teach students how and where to obtain the financial resources necessary for project development and implementation. The course focuses on identifying the types of funding sources needed to financially support a project idea, learning how to access these resources, and managing the appropriate application processes for project funding.
Elective AST2016 3 0 4
The Plant Protection Machinery course is a course in which the machines used for chemical, biological or mechanical control against harmful organisms (such as pests, diseases and weeds) in agriculture are introduced and information is given regarding their use.
Elective AST2018 3 0 4
To teach the technological processes, storage and transportation conditions applied to minimize post-harvest losses of agricultural products and to ensure that students acquire knowledge and skills to preserve product quality.
Elective AST2020 3 0 4
Planning, Organizing, Directing, Coordinating, Supervising, Ensuring Job Analysis, Planning Human Resources, Finding Employee Candidates, Selecting Employees, Providing Orientation Training, Evaluating Employee Performance, Ensuring Employee Training, Career Planning, Job Evaluation, Compensation, Planning Production, Organizing for Production, Capacity and Stock Planning, Determining the Target Market, Product Development, Determining Pricing Policies, Determining Promotion Policies, Determining Distribution Policies, Managing Customer Relations, Managing Income and Expense Accounts, Managing Payables and Receivables, Managing Assets, Managing Resources
Elective AST2022 2 0 4
The Effective Communication and Presentation Techniques course aims to develop students' communication skills, both individually and in public. It is typically offered at universities for professional development and personal development. The Effective Communication and Presentation Techniques course aims to help individuals develop their verbal, written, and nonverbal communication skills, develop effective public speaking and presentation skills, and utilize elements such as body language and public speaking to effectively convey their messages. It also develops skills such as listening, empathy, and giving feedback.
Elective AST2024 2 0 4
The core focus of this course is on developing entrepreneurial skills, generating business ideas, defining career goals, and planning strategies to achieve them. It also aims to equip students with opportunities in both the public and private sectors and understand the dynamics of the business world.
Elective USD2050 COMMUNICATION 3 0 4
Definition, elements and characteristics of communication and effective communication, language used, self-awareness, effective listening and feedback, factors that hinder and facilitate communication, persuasive communication, the role and use of emotions in communication, effective communication techniques, conflict in communication and its prevention, non-verbal communication skills. , rules of behavior in social life; It includes the adoption of good manners and courtesy, communication practices and relations of communication with other disciplines.
Elective USD2052 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND STANDARDS 3 0 4
Understanding standardization and its importance. Being able to explain the concept of quality and quality. Being able to understand the importance of Quality Assurance. Being able to explain professional standards. Giving information about the techniques and basic models used in quality assurance and reliability analysis. Being able to understand the articles related to consumer rights.
Elective USD2066 WORK LIFE 3 0 4
Basic concepts related to working life are introduced. Attitude formation and factors that form attitudes, self-knowledge and effective working principles and strategies, personality theories are explained. Additionally, topics such as perception, attribution, learning processes, motivation, job satisfaction, mobbing and corporate commitment are discussed by giving current examples.
Elective USD2068 INTEGRATION OF FIRST AID INTO DISASTER ORGANIZATION 3 0 4
Basic concepts of disasters and first aid, why should first aid be integrated into disaster organization, principles of first aid, features that should be in first aid, in disasters; evaluation of the patient/injured, basic first aid practices, respiratory and circulatory arrest and basic life support (adults and children), ways to avoid accidents, patient and injured transport techniques.
Elective USD2072 STYLE CONSULTANCY 2 0 4
The aim of the Style Consultancy course is to equip fashion design candidates with the knowledge and skills to interpret and apply general characteristics of clothing based on personal characteristics, fashion, and social settings. Course content includes: Symbolic communication, face and body types and their general characteristics, styles and characteristics used in clothing, factors affecting clothing selection, general characteristics of primary and secondary materials used in clothing preparation, label reading, strategies for creating a personal image, and clothing rules for specific occasions.