The academic content and curriculum of the Agricultural Machinery Associate Degree Program is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and skills about the machinery used in the agricultural sector. The program usually covers a two-year education period, during which students are provided with theoretical knowledge as well as practical application opportunities.
The courses that form the basis of the curriculum usually include:
Basic Engineering Sciences: These are courses that teach students the basic concepts of engineering. These courses cover mathematics, physics and general engineering principles.
Introduction to Agricultural Machinery: This course provides an overview of agricultural machinery and equipment. The types of machines, their usage areas and basic functions are emphasized.
Soil and Water Resources Engineering: These courses emphasize the importance of soil and water management in agricultural production. Irrigation techniques and tillage methods are among the subjects of this course.
Design and Analysis of Agricultural Machinery: These courses cover how agricultural machines are designed, their functional requirements and performance analysis.
Machine Components: The basic components of machines, their working principles and how these components work together are taught.
Maintenance and Repair of Agricultural Machinery: Maintenance and repair of machinery is an important course subject that provides students with practical skills. This course is essential for the long life and efficient use of machinery.
Agricultural Product Processing Technologies: Technologies and methods used for the processing and storage of agricultural products.
Agricultural Economics and Management: Management of agricultural enterprises and economic aspects of agricultural production are among the subjects of this course.
Internship and practice opportunities offered as part of the program provide students with the opportunity to experience real working conditions in the sector. These experiences are an important step that will make it easier for students to find a job after graduation and prepare them for business life.
All these courses and applications have been carefully selected to ensure that students are equipped with both theoretical and practical knowledge of agricultural machinery. Graduates are trained with the necessary knowledge and skills to work in positions requiring technical expertise in the agricultural sector.