Automation in Animal Husbandry
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KA01CKOTU04 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Törmä, Juhani |
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| Teacher Team: | Törmä, Juhani |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will understand the operation principles of control systems related to feeding, milking, manure removal and ventilation systems, and they will be able to make basics settings on them. Students will also be able to use control systems and feeding programmes on the school's farm. They will acquire knowledge of the technology related to animal welfare, exercise and in-house positioning systems.
Student's Workload
Workload of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies and exercises 40h
- of which written exercises 40 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Basics in control engineering technology
- Automated feeding systems, controls and automation pertaining to milking machines, milking robots
- Ventilation systems
- Manure removal equipment and how to use it
- In-house positioning system
- Technology that promotes the health and well-being of livestock
Recommended or Required Reading
Material as indicated during lectures.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures: 40 %
- Assignment and other independent study: 60 %
Assessment Criteria
Level 5. Students will be able to analyse versatile the influence of different automation technology and equipment work in the animal production. Students will be able make calculations and alternative plans and compare these plans. They can evaluate technological propositions. They take part eagerly to the studies
Level 3. Students will be able to analyse the influence of different automation technology and equipment work in the animal production. Students will be able make calculations and choose suitable technological solution. They can apply technological solutions. They take part to the studies
Level 1. Students will be able to explain the operation principles of the most automation machines and equipment used in animal production. They will also be able to make a automation plan for a farm.They take part to the compulsory studies.
Assessment Methods
- Active participation in lessons
- Approved assignment
Work Placement
None
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