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Physics and Chemistry for AgronomistsLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: LMSB1300

Credits

4 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Tuija Manerus

Objective

Meaning of the course
You will study physics with agrotechnology. You will study chemistry with nutrition of plants and animals.

Competences

Learning outcomes
You will know the key physical quantities in regard to agricultural technology. You will know the key organic and inorganic chemistry in regard to the nutrition of crops and animals. You will know the key organic and inorganic chemistry in regard to water ecology.

Content

Velocity, acceleration, flow, force, pressure, moment, work, power, energy, efficiency
Salts, acids, bases, proteins, carbohydrates, fats
Nutrients, iron, aluminium and pH in the water ecosystem

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 Adequate
You will know the key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

2 Satisfactory
You will understand the key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 Good
You can apply key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

4 Very Good
You can apply and analyze key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent
You can evaluate key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 19.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Tuija Manerus
Groups
  • LMS24KM
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)

Objectives

Meaning of the course
You will study physics with agrotechnology. You will study chemistry with nutrition of plants and animals.

Competences

Learning outcomes
You will know the key physical quantities in regard to agricultural technology. You will know the key organic and inorganic chemistry in regard to the nutrition of crops and animals. You will know the key organic and inorganic chemistry in regard to water ecology.

Content

Velocity, acceleration, flow, force, pressure, moment, work, power, energy, efficiency
Salts, acids, bases, proteins, carbohydrates, fats
Nutrients, iron, aluminium and pH in the water ecosystem

Time and location

29 August - 29 November 2024 online learning, exams in classroom

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study materials available in Moodle
Physics: Agroteknologian perusteita Jukka Ahokas and Mikko Hautala
Chemistry: lecture materials

Teaching methods

Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, independent study

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Physics exam 11.10.2024
Chemistry exam 29.11.2024

Retakes to be agreed later

Student workload

108 h
Online lectures 24 h
Independent study, physics calculation exercises and chemistry online assignments 80 h
Exams 4 h

Further information for students

The grade of the course is formed on the basis of the combined scores of physics and chemistry exams and assignments:

Physics minimum 25p max 50p, section assessment consists of exam 30p and assignments 20p
Chemistry minimum 25p max 50p, section assessment consists of exam 30p and assignments 20p

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Adequate
You will know the key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

2 Satisfactory
You will understand the key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good
You can apply key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

4 Very Good
You can apply and analyze key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent
You can evaluate key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

09.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Arto Riihinen
  • Tuija Manerus
Groups
  • LMS23S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)

Objectives

Meaning of the course
You will study physics with agrotechnology. You will study chemistry with nutrition of plants and animals.

Competences

Learning outcomes
You will know the key physical quantities in regard to agricultural technology. You will know the key organic and inorganic chemistry in regard to the nutrition of crops and animals. You will know the key organic and inorganic chemistry in regard to water ecology.

Content

Velocity, acceleration, flow, force, pressure, moment, work, power, energy, efficiency
Salts, acids, bases, proteins, carbohydrates, fats
Nutrients, iron, aluminium and pH in the water ecosystem

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Adequate
You will know the key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

2 Satisfactory
You will understand the key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good
You can apply key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

4 Very Good
You can apply and analyze key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent
You can evaluate key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 31.01.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Arto Riihinen
  • Tuija Manerus
Groups
  • LMS23KM
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)

Objectives

Meaning of the course
You will study physics with agrotechnology. You will study chemistry with nutrition of plants and animals.

Competences

Learning outcomes
You will know the key physical quantities in regard to agricultural technology. You will know the key organic and inorganic chemistry in regard to the nutrition of crops and animals. You will know the key organic and inorganic chemistry in regard to water ecology.

Content

Velocity, acceleration, flow, force, pressure, moment, work, power, energy, efficiency
Salts, acids, bases, proteins, carbohydrates, fats
Nutrients, iron, aluminium and pH in the water ecosystem

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Adequate
You will know the key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

2 Satisfactory
You will understand the key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good
You can apply key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

4 Very Good
You can apply and analyze key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent
You can evaluate key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 05.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Tuija Manerus
Groups
  • LMS22S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)

Objectives

Meaning of the course
You will study physics with agrotechnology. You will study chemistry with nutrition of plants and animals.

Competences

Learning outcomes
You will know the key physical quantities in regard to agricultural technology. You will know the key organic and inorganic chemistry in regard to the nutrition of crops and animals. You will know the key organic and inorganic chemistry in regard to water ecology.

Content

Velocity, acceleration, flow, force, pressure, moment, work, power, energy, efficiency
Salts, acids, bases, proteins, carbohydrates, fats
Nutrients, iron, aluminium and pH in the water ecosystem

Learning materials and recommended literature

Ahokas, J. & Hautala, M. 2011. Agroteknologian perusteita. Helsingin yliopisto.
Other specified materials.

Teaching methods

Lessons and assignments.

Student workload

Lessons, other contact teaching and exam 40 h. Independent study 24 h. Task assignments 44 h.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Adequate
You will know the key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

2 Satisfactory
You will understand the key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good
You can apply key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

4 Very Good
You can apply and analyze key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent
You can evaluate key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Enrollment

03.08.2022 - 26.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Konsta Sarvela
  • Tuija Manerus
Teacher in charge

Tuija Manerus

Groups
  • LMS22KM
    Agrologi (AMK), maaseutuelinkeinot, monimuotototeutus

Objectives

Meaning of the course
You will study physics with agrotechnology. You will study chemistry with nutrition of plants and animals.

Competences

Learning outcomes
You will know the key physical quantities in regard to agricultural technology. You will know the key organic and inorganic chemistry in regard to the nutrition of crops and animals. You will know the key organic and inorganic chemistry in regard to water ecology.

Content

Velocity, acceleration, flow, force, pressure, moment, work, power, energy, efficiency
Salts, acids, bases, proteins, carbohydrates, fats
Nutrients, iron, aluminium and pH in the water ecosystem

Learning materials and recommended literature

Ahokas, J. & Hautala, M. 2011. Agroteknologian perusteita. Helsingin yliopisto.
Other specified materials.

Teaching methods

Lessons and assignments.

Student workload

Lessons, other contact teaching and exam 40 h. Independent study 24 h. Task assignments 44 h.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Adequate
You will know the key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

2 Satisfactory
You will understand the key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good
You can apply key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

4 Very Good
You can apply and analyze key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent
You can evaluate key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

11.01.2022 - 19.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

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
  • Konsta Sarvela
Groups
  • LMS21S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)

Objectives

Meaning of the course
You will study physics with agrotechnology. You will study chemistry with nutrition of plants and animals.

Competences

Learning outcomes
You will know the key physical quantities in regard to agricultural technology. You will know the key organic and inorganic chemistry in regard to the nutrition of crops and animals. You will know the key organic and inorganic chemistry in regard to water ecology.

Content

Velocity, acceleration, flow, force, pressure, moment, work, power, energy, efficiency
Salts, acids, bases, proteins, carbohydrates, fats
Nutrients, iron, aluminium and pH in the water ecosystem

Learning materials and recommended literature

Ahokas, J. & Hautala, M. 2011. Agroteknologian perusteita. Helsingin yliopisto.
Other specified materials.

Teaching methods

Lessons and assignments.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam in classroom.

Student workload

Lessons, other contact teaching and exam 40 h. Independent study 24 h. Task assignments 44 h.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 Adequate
You will know the key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

2 Satisfactory
You will understand the key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 Good
You can apply key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

4 Very Good
You can apply and analyze key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 Excellent
You can evaluate key physical quantities, inorganic and organic chemistry regarding agricultural technology, plant cultivation and domestic animal husbandry.