Wolaita Sodo University

College of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
LESSON PLAN FORMAT
Course Code AgEn212 Course FARM MACHINERY AND IMPLEMENTS
Title
Contact Block 27/Mech- office 001 Wednesday and Friday getahun2445@gmail.com
10:00-11:00 LT getahun.sorsa@wsu.edu.et
Target group BSc in Plant Science
Course Types of agricultural implements, mechanical power transmission, objectives of tillage, tillage classification, tillage
Description: implements, planters and cultivators, fertilizers distributors, their components and functions and grain harvesting machines.
Course  Describe the different types of farm implements or machineries;
Objectives:
 Explain the objectives or purposes of tillage;
 Classify the different tillage activities;
 Differentiate primary and secondary tillage implements;
 Explain the components and functions of the different types of farm machineries/implements;
 Describe the functions of grain harvesting machines; and

 Select appropriate farm implements for different conditions.

Course Outline:
Time Content/ Objectives activities assessments
Week 1: ii. Definitions of Terms (1 and half hours) Distributing course outline to students DOCO special attendance
iii. Farm Mechanization Introducing each other
Lecturing in the class room regarding course out line,
defining farm machinery terminologies and Farm
Mechanization Process, necessity and importance!
Week 2-4: i. Types of Implements *Lecturing different types of implements Attendance and class
ii. Sources of Farm Power *Lecturing types of power source for farming activities as participation
iii. Mechanical Power Transmission Devices traditional and modern
* Lecturing supported by video regarding mechanical
power transmission devices

(12 hours)
Week 5: Chapter 2. Tillage Implements (9 hours)
2.1. Introduction to tillage implements
(1)
Week 6-8: 22. Classification of Tillage Implements (2)
Primary and secondary types of tillage implements
2.3. Methods of plowing (4)
2.4. Reversible ploughs (2)
Week 9
Week 10-12: Chapter: Irrigation Implements (4 hours)
3.1. Implements for Land Grading and leveling (2)
3.2. Ridge and Ditch/Furrow/ Making Implements (2)
Chapter 4. Planters (5 hours)
4.1. Methods of planting (2)
4.2.Planting systems (1)
4.3. Functions of Seed Planter (1)
4.4. Trans planter (1)
Week 13-16: Chapter 5. Cultivators (2 Hours)
Chapter 6: Fertilizer Applicators (3hrs)
6.1 Types of Fertilizers
6.2 Application Methods
6.3 Types of Equipment
Chemical Sprayers (3hrs)
7.1. Types of Sprayer Equipment
7.2. Application of sprayer equipment
* Demonstrate IC engine components, engine operation
Fuel & Cooling systems of farm machinery
* Demonstrate Lubrication system, Electrical system,
Power Transmission & Hydraulic
system
Lecturing introduction to tillage implements with the help Attendance and class
of video participation
*Lecturing primary and secondary types of tillage Quiz our of 10% from
implements in the class and visiting in the field chapter two Measuring the
Practical Visit of Tillage implements capacity of field
* Demonstrate and study of mold board, disc plough
* Study of sub-soiler, chisel and rotary tiller
Preparing printing and duplicating Mid-term Exam Mid-term exam weighted
30%
Lecturing Attendance and class
*Brief introduction and definition of irrigation participation
*Methods of irrigation with video
*Necessity of irrigation
*Lecturing Implements for land grading and leveling and
visiting at the field
*Reading Assignment for students on the title”
Implements applied for ridge, ditch/furrow making
*Lecturing on planting method and systems, functions of
seed planter and trans planter with the help of video and
descriptive image
* Lecturing on definition, types and importance of *Group Assignment from
cultivators with video show chapter 6, 7 and 8 weighting
* Lecturing on different types of fertilizer, the way to 10%
select right fertilizer for different crops and equipment *Overall Cls attendance and
used when applying fertilizer on crops with video and participation summing 5%
descriptive images! weight.
*Lecturing definition of sprayer, Types and application of
spraying equipment and components of spraying
machinery with the aid of video and image!
*Lecturing on definition of harvesting, cleaning and
 7.3. Components of Spraying Machinery grading machines with descriptive video!
Harvesting, Cleaning and Grading * Summarizing the course
* Collecting feedback from students!
Machines (2hrs)

Week 17 & 18 Preparing Final Exam, Printing and duplicating *Final Exam of the course
weighting 45%

Actual Progress: 90% Completed!

Wolaita Sodo University

College of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
 LESSON PLAN FORMAT
Course Code HORT352 Course FARM MACHINERY AND IMPLEMENTS
Title
Contact Block 27/Mech- office 001 Wednesday and Friday getahun2445@gmail.com
10:00-11:00 LT getahun.sorsa@wsu.edu.et
Target group BSc in Horticulture
Course Types of agricultural implements, mechanical power transmission, objectives of tillage, tillage classification, tillage
Description: implements, planters and cultivators, fertilizers distributors, their components and functions and grain harvesting machines.
Course  Describe the different types of farm implements or machineries;
Objectives:
 Explain the objectives or purposes of tillage;
 Classify the different tillage activities;
 Differentiate primary and secondary tillage implements;
 Explain the components and functions of the different types of farm machineries/implements;
 Describe the functions of grain harvesting machines; and

 Select appropriate farm implements for different conditions.

Course Outline:
Time Content/ Objectives activities assessments
Week 1: iv. Definitions of Terms (1 and half hours) Distributing course outline to students DOCO special attendance
v. Farm Mechanization Introducing each other
Lecturing in the class room regarding course out line,
defining farm machinery terminologies and Farm
Mechanization Process, necessity and importance!
Week 2-4: iv. Types of Implements *Lecturing different types of implements Attendance and class
v. Sources of Farm Power *Lecturing types of power source for farming activities as participation
vi. Mechanical Power Transmission Devices traditional and modern
* Lecturing supported by video regarding mechanical
power transmission devices
(12 hours) * Demonstrate IC engine components, engine operation
Fuel & Cooling systems of farm machinery
* Demonstrate Lubrication system, Electrical system,
Power Transmission & Hydraulic
system
 Week 5: Chapter 2. Tillage Implements (9 hours)
2.1. Introduction to tillage implements
(1)
Week 6-8: 22. Classification of Tillage Implements (2)
Primary and secondary types of tillage implements
2.3. Methods of plowing (4)
2.4. Reversible ploughs (2)
Week 9
Week 10-12: Chapter: Irrigation Implements (4 hours)
3.1. Implements for Land Grading and leveling (2)
3.2. Ridge and Ditch/Furrow/ Making Implements (2)
Chapter 4. Planters (5 hours)
4.1. Methods of planting (2)
4.2.Planting systems (1)
4.3. Functions of Seed Planter (1)
4.4. Trans planter (1)
Week 13-16: Chapter 5. Cultivators (2 Hours)
Chapter 6: Fertilizer Applicators (3hrs)
6.1 Types of Fertilizers
6.2 Application Methods
6.3 Types of Equipment
Chemical Sprayers (3hrs)
7.1. Types of Sprayer Equipment
7.2. Application of sprayer equipment
7.3. Components of Spraying Machinery
Harvesting, Cleaning and Grading
Machines (2hrs)
Lecturing introduction to tillage implements with the help Attendance and class
of video participation
*Lecturing primary and secondary types of tillage Quiz our of 10% from
implements in the class and visiting in the field chapter two Measuring the
Practical Visit of Tillage implements capacity of field
* Demonstrate and study of mold board, disc plough
* Study of sub-soiler, chisel and rotary tiller
Preparing printing and duplicating Mid-term Exam Mid-term exam weighted
30%
Lecturing Attendance and class
*Brief introduction and definition of irrigation participation
*Methods of irrigation with video
*Necessity of irrigation
*Lecturing Implements for land grading and leveling and
visiting at the field
*Reading Assignment for students on the title”
Implements applied for ridge, ditch/furrow making
*Lecturing on planting method and systems, functions of
seed planter and trans planter with the help of video and
descriptive image
* Lecturing on definition, types and importance of *Group Assignment from
cultivators with video show chapter 6, 7 and 8 weighting
* Lecturing on different types of fertilizer, the way to 10%
select right fertilizer for different crops and equipment *Overall Class attendance
used when applying fertilizer on crops with video and and participation summing
descriptive images! 5% weight.
*Lecturing definition of sprayer, Types and application of
spraying equipment and components of spraying
machinery with the aid of video and image!
*Lecturing on definition of harvesting, cleaning and
grading machines with descriptive video!
* Summarizing the course
* Collecting feedback from students!
Week 17 & 18 Preparing Final Exam, Printing and duplicating *Final Exam of the course
weighting 45%

Course Policies:
 Attendance Requirement: Minimum of 90% attendance is required during lecture hours and discussions and 100% attendances during tutorial sessions
except for some unprecedented mishaps. All students are expected to abide by the code of conduct of students on WSU legislation.
 Academic integrity policy: Every students must have to submit his/her original work, citing sources appropriately, and prohibits plagiarism, cheating,
collusion, and fabrication during exam, assignments, Field report, and other assessment. Violations may result in disciplinary actions, ranging from grade
penalties to expulsion, with a commitment to providing educational resources on academic integrity.
Course References:
1. Bell, Brain (1991). Farm Machinery (3rd ed.). Farming press: London
2. Culpin, Claudia. (1986). Farm Machinery (11th ed.). London: Collins.
3. Kepner, R.A. (1972). Principles of Farm Machinery (2nd ed). USA: The AVI Publishing
Company, Inc
4. Michael A. M. (1997). Irrigation Theory and Practice. Vikas publishing house Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi.
5. Yardstick International College of Distance and Open Learning (2007). Basics of Farm
Field Operations and Farm Machinery. Addis Ababa

Instructor Name: _Getahun S. Date: 13/04/2016 Signature:

Department Head: _________________ Date: ___________________Signature: _____________