Fundamentals of Agricultural Technology
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KA01BMTP01 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Esala, Jussi |
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| Teacher Team: | Esala, Jussi |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| MAELINK-2013 |
2 autumn |
5.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| MAELINK-2014 |
2 autumn |
5.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| MAELINK-2015 |
2 autumn |
5.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| MAELINK-2016 |
2 autumn |
5.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will acquire basic knowledge of the properties of motors, transmissions, axles, tyres, and hydraulics used in agricultural machines and will be able to weigh their properties and choose the right option in a given situation. Students will also learn about the basic properties and requirements of control systems.
Student's Workload
Total work load of teh coursey 134 h of which:
- scheduled studies 60 h
- assignments 74 h
Contents
- Basic features of motors for tractors and machinery
- Clutches
- Transmissions
- Tyres
- Hydraulics
- Basics of electroechnology for vehicles
- Basics of control engineering systems on agricultural machinery
Recommended or Required Reading
- Bell, B. 2008. Farm Machinery (fifth edition)
- Tiainen, R. (toim.) 2005. Maatilatalouden teknologia
- Pointed booklets on the Energia-akatemia.fi web page
- Material produced by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Contact teaching (50 %)
- Assignments and other independent study (50 %)
Assessment Criteria
Level 1: Students will be able to recognize the basic features of motors, tarnsmissions, axle systems and hydraulics used in agricultural tractors, machines and equipments. They recognize the basic features of electrical components, the controlling equipments and the requirements of cabin ergonomics. They get all assignments approved.
Level 3: Students will be able to analyse the basic features of motors, tarnsmissions, axle systems and hydraulics used in agricultural tractors, machines and equipments and they can give reasons for their choices. They recognize the basics of electrical components, the controlling equipments and the requirements of cabin ergonomics. Students have active role during lessons and visual instruction. They get all assignments approved.
Level 5: Students will be able to analyse the basic features of motors, tarnsmissions, axle systems and hydraulics used in agricultural tractors, machines and equipments and they can evaluate and give reasons for their choices. They recognize the basics of electrical components, the controlling equipments and the requirements of cabin ergonomics. Students are active and spontaneous during lessons and visual instruction. They show ability to diversetechonological thinking.
Assessment Methods
- Active participation in the lessons 10 %
- Completion of the assignments 90 %
Work Placement
None
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