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 the electro technology of vehicles, control systems and the ergonomics of the cap. With instructions, they will know how to calculate the correct size of machines and tractors for a farm and compile and calculate work and machinery systems.
Student's Workload
Totally 180 h, scheduled studies 80 h, autonomous studies 100 h including written exercises
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Use and maintenance of farming machines
Contents
Basic structure of motors for tractors and machinery
Transmissions
Hydraulics
Tyres
Clutches
Basics of electroechnology for vehicles
Schemes for machinery use
Work standards
Calculations with the TTS-kone computer programme
Recommended or Required Reading
B. Bell. Farm Machinery (fifth edition). Malmström, L. & Wetterblad, B. 1999. Fordonslära: Traktorer och redskapsbärare.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Contact teaching (50 %)
- Assignment and other independent study (50 %)
Assessment Criteria
Level 5: Students will be able to analyse the basics of tractors, machines and equipment on the agricultural enviroment. 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. They can calculate the size of machines and create a well-rolling machine system. They take part eagerly to the studies.
Level 3: Students will be able to analyse the basics of tractors, machines and equipment. They can give reasons for their choices. They recognize the basics of electrical components, the controlling equipments and the requirements of cabin ergonomics. They can calculate the size of machines and create a machine system. They take part to the studies.
Level 1: Students will be able to recognize the basics of tractors, machines and equipment on the agricultural enviroment. They can give reasons for their choices. They recognize the basics of electrical components, the controlling equipments and the requirements of cabin ergonomics. They can calculate the size of machines and create a machine system. They take part to the compulsory studies.
Assessment Methods
Active participation in the lessons and completion of the assignment and exam.