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Practical Work in Primary BioeconomyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: LMSB1100

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Mirja Riipinen

Objective

Purpose of the course
After completing this course, you will know the practical operation of the animal farm and you have learned basic tractor technology and driving. You can take water and soil samples for analysis.

Competences
Agricultural competence
Environmental competence

Learning outcomes
After completing the course you will be able to work with farm animals. You are able to observe different feeds and know how they affect the welfare and yield of farm animals. You can use the tractor to help with daily farm animal care. You can take water and soil samples for analysis.

Content

Daily care of farm animals: feeding, feed handling, farm cleaning, hygiene. Safe operation of tractor and implements: driving a tractor, securing implements both front and rear, three-point attachment, driving and reversing with a trailer.

Practical sampling of water and soil.

Reportage.

Qualifications

-

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student performs a specific display of driving a tractor and attaching a machine.

The student participates in guided water and soil sampling.

The student completes a practical work period on the animal farm.

The student has returned reports of water and soil samples and a practical work period at the farm.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 21.01.2024

Timing

15.02.2024 - 31.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Juha Kuula
  • Mirja Riipinen
  • Juho Pirttiniemi
Groups
  • LMS24KM
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing this course, you will know the practical operation of the animal farm and you have learned basic tractor technology and driving. You can take water and soil samples for analysis.

Competences
Agricultural competence
Environmental competence

Learning outcomes
After completing the course you will be able to work with farm animals. You are able to observe different feeds and know how they affect the welfare and yield of farm animals. You can use the tractor to help with daily farm animal care. You can take water and soil samples for analysis.

Content

Daily care of farm animals: feeding, feed handling, farm cleaning, hygiene. Safe operation of tractor and implements: driving a tractor, securing implements both front and rear, three-point attachment, driving and reversing with a trailer.

Practical sampling of water and soil.

Reportage.

Teaching methods

Tractor driving training under supervision. Wetland activities and the importance of soil samples. Practical period of work on the livestock farm. Reporting independently according to the instructions given.

Practical training and working life connections

The course has a practical work period on a livestock farm

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous knowledge.

Student workload

Practical exercises: tractor and machine exercises 8 h, classroom teaching 4 h and independent working 42 h. Practical work on the farm 81 h.

Content scheduling

Tractor exercises in groups in March-April . The student looks for a livestock farm for a practical work session.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student performs a specific display of driving a tractor and attaching a machine.

The student participates in guided water and soil sampling.

The student completes a practical work period on the animal farm.

The student has returned reports of water and soil samples and a practical work period at the farm.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 28.08.2023

Timing

21.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Face-to-face, 20 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
  • Juho Pirttiniemi
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Capacity: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Capacity: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Capacity: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 4 (Capacity: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LMS23S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)
Small groups
  • Scheduling group 1
  • Scheduling group 2
  • Scheduling group 3
  • Scheduling group 4

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing this course, you will know the practical operation of the animal farm and you have learned basic tractor technology and driving. You can take water and soil samples for analysis.

Competences
Agricultural competence
Environmental competence

Learning outcomes
After completing the course you will be able to work with farm animals. You are able to observe different feeds and know how they affect the welfare and yield of farm animals. You can use the tractor to help with daily farm animal care. You can take water and soil samples for analysis.

Content

Daily care of farm animals: feeding, feed handling, farm cleaning, hygiene. Safe operation of tractor and implements: driving a tractor, securing implements both front and rear, three-point attachment, driving and reversing with a trailer.

Practical sampling of water and soil.

Reportage.

Teaching methods

Tractor driving training under supervision. Student gets acquainted with farm animals. Operation of wetlands and taking soil samples under supervision. Practical period of work on the livestock farm. Reporting independently according to the instructions given.

Practical training and working life connections

The course has a practical work period on a livestock farm

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous knowledge.

Student workload

Practical exercises: tractor and machine exercises 16 h, water and soil sampling and rotation test 4 h , practical work on the farm 81 h.

Content scheduling

Tractor exercises and water and soil samples in groups in September. In October and in November farm animals. In October, the student looks for a livestock farm for a practical work session. The practical work period is in December

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student performs a specific display of driving a tractor and attaching a machine.

The student participates in guided water and soil sampling.

The student completes a practical work period on the animal farm.

The student has returned reports of water and soil samples and a practical work period at the farm.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

16.01.2023 - 20.01.2023

Timing

17.02.2023 - 29.09.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Face-to-face, 20 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Juha Kuula
  • Mirja Riipinen
  • Juho Pirttiniemi
Groups
  • LMS23KM
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)
  • ZJALMS23KMM
    Avoin amk, AMK-polut, Agrologi monimuoto

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing this course, you will know the practical operation of the animal farm and you have learned basic tractor technology and driving. You can take water and soil samples for analysis.

Competences
Agricultural competence
Environmental competence

Learning outcomes
After completing the course you will be able to work with farm animals. You are able to observe different feeds and know how they affect the welfare and yield of farm animals. You can use the tractor to help with daily farm animal care. You can take water and soil samples for analysis.

Content

Daily care of farm animals: feeding, feed handling, farm cleaning, hygiene. Safe operation of tractor and implements: driving a tractor, securing implements both front and rear, three-point attachment, driving and reversing with a trailer.

Practical sampling of water and soil.

Reportage.

Teaching methods

Tractor driving training under supervision. Wetland activities and the importance of soil samples. Practical period of work on the livestock farm. Reporting independently according to the instructions given.

Practical training and working life connections

The course has a practical work period on a livestock farm

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous knowledge.

Student workload

Practical exercises: tractor and machine exercises 8 h, classroom teaching 4 h and independent working 42 h. Practical work on the farm 81 h.

Content scheduling

Tractor exercises in groups in March-April . The student looks for a livestock farm for a practical work session.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student performs a specific display of driving a tractor and attaching a machine.

The student participates in guided water and soil sampling.

The student completes a practical work period on the animal farm.

The student has returned reports of water and soil samples and a practical work period at the farm.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

03.08.2022 - 26.08.2022

Timing

22.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Face-to-face, 20 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Capacity: 8. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Capacity: 8. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Capacity: 8. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 4 (Capacity: 8. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LMS22S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)
  • ZJAG22SLKP
    Avoin AMK,Korkeakoulupolku,Maaseutuelinkeino, Poke
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2
  • Pienryhmä 3
  • Pienryhmä 4

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing this course, you will know the practical operation of the animal farm and you have learned basic tractor technology and driving. You can take water and soil samples for analysis.

Competences
Agricultural competence
Environmental competence

Learning outcomes
After completing the course you will be able to work with farm animals. You are able to observe different feeds and know how they affect the welfare and yield of farm animals. You can use the tractor to help with daily farm animal care. You can take water and soil samples for analysis.

Content

Daily care of farm animals: feeding, feed handling, farm cleaning, hygiene. Safe operation of tractor and implements: driving a tractor, securing implements both front and rear, three-point attachment, driving and reversing with a trailer.

Practical sampling of water and soil.

Reportage.

Teaching methods

Tractor driving training under supervision. Student gets acquainted with farm animals. Operation of wetlands and taking soil samples under supervision. Practical period of work on the livestock farm. Reporting independently according to the instructions given.

Practical training and working life connections

The course has a practical work period on a livestock farm

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous knowledge.

Student workload

Practical exercises: tractor and machine exercises 16 h, water and soil sampling and rotation test 14 h + reporting 4 h, practical work on the farm 81 h.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student performs a specific display of driving a tractor and attaching a machine.

The student participates in guided water and soil sampling.

The student completes a practical work period on the animal farm.

The student has returned reports of water and soil samples and a practical work period at the farm.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 21.01.2022

Timing

24.01.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Juha Kuula
  • Juho Pirttiniemi
  • Mirja Riipinen
  • Konsta Sarvela
Groups
  • LMS22KM
    Agrologi (AMK), maaseutuelinkeinot, monimuotototeutus

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing this course, you will know the practical operation of the animal farm and you have learned basic tractor technology and driving. You can take water and soil samples for analysis.

Competences
Agricultural competence
Environmental competence

Learning outcomes
After completing the course you will be able to work with farm animals. You are able to observe different feeds and know how they affect the welfare and yield of farm animals. You can use the tractor to help with daily farm animal care. You can take water and soil samples for analysis.

Content

Daily care of farm animals: feeding, feed handling, farm cleaning, hygiene. Safe operation of tractor and implements: driving a tractor, securing implements both front and rear, three-point attachment, driving and reversing with a trailer.

Practical sampling of water and soil.

Reportage.

Teaching methods

Tractor driving training under supervision. Student gets acquainted with farm animals. Operation of wetlands and taking soil samples under supervision. Practical period of work on the livestock farm. Reporting independently according to the instructions given.

Practical training and working life connections

The course has a practical work period on a livestock farm

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous knowledge.

Student workload

Practical exercises: tractor and machine exercises 8 h, independent work 46 h, practical work on the farm 81 h.

Content scheduling

Tractor exercises in groups in September. The student completes hands-on training at animal farm

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student performs a specific display of driving a tractor and attaching a machine.

The student participates in guided water and soil sampling.

The student completes a practical work period on the animal farm.

The student has returned reports of water and soil samples and a practical work period at the farm.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.01.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Face-to-face, 20 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Juho Pirttiniemi
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • LMS21S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing this course, you will know the practical operation of the animal farm and you have learned basic tractor technology and driving. You can take water and soil samples for analysis.

Competences
Agricultural competence
Environmental competence

Learning outcomes
After completing the course you will be able to work with farm animals. You are able to observe different feeds and know how they affect the welfare and yield of farm animals. You can use the tractor to help with daily farm animal care. You can take water and soil samples for analysis.

Content

Daily care of farm animals: feeding, feed handling, farm cleaning, hygiene. Safe operation of tractor and implements: driving a tractor, securing implements both front and rear, three-point attachment, driving and reversing with a trailer.

Practical sampling of water and soil.

Reportage.

Teaching methods

Tractor driving training under supervision. Student gets acquainted with farm animals. Operation of wetlands and taking soil samples under supervision. Practical period of work on the livestock farm. Reporting independently according to the instructions given.

Practical training and working life connections

The course has a practical work period on a livestock farm

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous knowledge.

Student workload

Practical exercises: farm animal 16 h, tractor and machine exercises 16 h, water and soil sampling and rotation test 14 h + reporting 4 h, practical work on the farm 81 h.

Content scheduling

Tractor exercises and water and soil samples in groups in September and in November farm animals. In October, the student looks for a livestock farm for a practical work session. The practical work period is in December

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The student performs a specific display of driving a tractor and attaching a machine.

The student participates in guided water and soil sampling.

The student completes a practical work period on the animal farm.

The student has returned reports of water and soil samples and a practical work period at the farm.

Prerequisites

-