Technological possibilities for rural development and management in agriculture
Structure Type:
Course
Code:
KA26YVSO02
Type:
Elective
Level:
Master
Credits:
5.0 points
Responsible Teacher:
Esala, Jussi
Teacher Team:
Esala, Jussi ; Lauhanen, Risto
Language of Instruction:
Finnish
Learning Outcomes
The students know nowadays technological development and future perspectives. They know the importance of agricultural technology in managing agricultural production and preventing environmental problems and on that process they are able to make economical reasonable decision
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course 135 h: of which
- scheduled studies 45 h
- autonomous studies 90 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
The seminar on the future of rural areas in the autumn 2011.
Contents
- changed business environment and technology
- ethics of technology.
- interactions between machines and ICT
- newest innovations in agricultural technology and implementation of them
- agricultural technology and environmental issues
Recommended or Required Reading
Will be given in the beginging of the course
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- lectures
- exercises
- learning diary
Assessment Criteria
The grading will be announced during the lessons.
Assessment Methods
- active participation in lessons
- exercises and learning diary, ranking scale 1 - 5
- written exam, ranking scale 1 - 5
- the course evaluation rank as a mean of learning diary and exercises
Further Information
T&K:n osuus on 2 op / 5 op, ja virtuaaliopintoja 3 op / 5 op.