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Physics and Chemistry for Agronomists (4 cr)

Code: LMSB1300-3009

General information


Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 19.08.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 cr
Local portion
4 cr
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)
Course
LMSB1300

Realization has 14 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 23 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 29.08.2024 time 16:15 - 17:45
(1 h 30 min)
Agrologin fysiikka ja kemia LMSB1300-3009
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Fri 30.08.2024 time 12:45 - 14:15
(1 h 30 min)
Agrologin fysiikka ja kemia LMSB1300-3009
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Thu 12.09.2024 time 16:15 - 17:45
(1 h 30 min)
Agrologin fysiikka ja kemia LMSB1300-3009
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Fri 13.09.2024 time 12:45 - 14:15
(1 h 30 min)
Agrologin fysiikka ja kemia LMSB1300-3009
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Thu 26.09.2024 time 16:15 - 17:45
(1 h 30 min)
Agrologin fysiikka ja kemia LMSB1300-3009
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Fri 27.09.2024 time 12:45 - 14:15
(1 h 30 min)
Agrologin fysiikka ja kemia LMSB1300-3009
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Fri 11.10.2024 time 09:15 - 11:45
(2 h 30 min)
Agrologin fysiikka ja kemia LMSB1300-3009- Tentti
TU17L117 Oppimistila
Thu 24.10.2024 time 16:00 - 17:30
(1 h 30 min)
Agrologin fysiikka ja kemia LMSB1300-3009
Verkko-opetus
Thu 31.10.2024 time 14:30 - 16:00
(1 h 30 min)
Agrologin fysiikka ja kemia LMSB1300-3009
Verkko-opetus
Fri 01.11.2024 time 14:30 - 16:00
(1 h 30 min)
Agrologin fysiikka ja kemia LMSB1300-3009
Verkko-opetus
Thu 14.11.2024 time 16:15 - 17:45
(1 h 30 min)
Agrologin fysiikka ja kemia LMSB1300-3009
Verkko-opetus
Fri 15.11.2024 time 14:30 - 16:00
(1 h 30 min)
Agrologin fysiikka ja kemia LMSB1300-3009
Verkko-opetus
Thu 28.11.2024 time 12:45 - 14:15
(1 h 30 min)
Agrologin fysiikka ja kemia LMSB1300-3009
Verkko-opetus
Fri 29.11.2024 time 12:45 - 15:15
(2 h 30 min)
Agrologin fysiikka ja kemia LMSB1300-3009 - Tentti
TU17L117 Oppimistila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

0-5

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

Location and time

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

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, independent study

Exam schedules

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

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.

Further information

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

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