Agriculture Technology (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

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

Materials

Bell, B. 2016. Farm Machinery. Old Pond Publications. Available from a library (5 pcs) and e-book.
Tiainen, R. (toim). 2005. Maatilatalouden teknologia. Opetushallitus. ISBN 952-13-2218-7. Available from a library (10 pcs).
Ahokas, J. Maatalousteknologian perusteet. Helsingin Yliopisto, Maataloustieteidenlaitos, Agroteknologia. Online resource
Ahokas, J. Traktorit ja työkoneet. Helsingin Yliopisto, Maataloustieteidenlaitos, Agroteknologia. Online resource


Also materials and commercial contents shared in learning platform Moodle.

Teaching methods

This course is targeted to part-time students.

Studying is based on lectures, independent learning from materials, practical trials and gaining information from a study trip.

This course uses Moodle as a learning platform. Student receive a feedback from all study assignments (couple, group or individual).

Employer connections

The course includes a study trip (tentatively at the beginning of October) and getting familiar with business within the theme.

Exam schedules

Course exam at the end of the course. The course will be completed with assignments, portfolio about farm machinery and this final exam.

Completion alternatives

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

The course covers 135 hours of student work. From those hours, 32 h are contact lessons, 52 h different assignments and 51 h independent studying.

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.

Further information

The grade of the course is determined by continuous assessment meaning that the assignments to be returned are evaluated and also overall activity on the course affects to final grade. The biggest assignment is the portfolio about farm machinery and final exam