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Physics and Chemistry for Agronomistis (4 cr)

Code: LMSB1300-3005

General information


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.