Agriculture TechnologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Purpose of the course

After studying this course, you will be able to choose suitable machine tools that can be used to implement the production objectives of an agricultural company. You will also be able to observe in practical conditions the quantities that are essential for field farming and livestock management and to identify distractions.



Competencies of the course

Agricultural competence, Technology competence, Energy competence

Study objective of the course

After studying this course, you will know how basic agricultural machinery works and on what basis suitable technological options are selected to achieve the production objectives of an agricultural enterprise.

Content

Biomass-growing technology; soil preparation, sowing, plant preservation, harvesting and storage machinery and equipment
Biomass-processing technologies without animals
Biommass processing technologies using animals
Measurement technology related to biomass-growing and refining under field conditions
Energy consumption of agricultural machinery and equipment

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1.

After studying this course, you will know how basic agricultural machinery works and on what basis suitable technological options are selected to achieve the production objectives of an agricultural enterprise.

2.

After studying this course, you will understand how basic agricultural machinery works and on what basis suitable technological options are selected to achieve the production objectives of an agricultural enterprise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3.

After completing this course unit, you will be able to choose functional and appropriate agricultural machinery and equipment from suitable technological alternatives to achieve the production objectives of an agricultural company.

4.

After studying this course unit, you will be able to choose the most suitable agricultural machinery and equipment from the viewpoint of available workforce and energy consumption in order to achieve agricultural production objectives.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5.

After completing this course, you will be able to apply data on the properties of agricultural machinery and equipment to develop new efficient technological production methods in order to achieve agricultural production objectives.