ACE1055 : Introduction to Agricultural Mechanisation (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s):
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
European Credit Transfer System |
Aims
To develop a basic understanding of mechanisation principles and the implications of agricultural machinery ownership to a farm business.
An introduction to resource selection, management, efficiency, return and resource planning.
Outline Of Syllabus
Agricultural production system types determine mechanisation requirements.
Syllabus to include an understanding of the mechanisation requirements associated with
Generic agricultural machinery – tractors and materials handling systems & ground working tools
Animal Production systems, to include forage management, harvest, storage and feeding equipment and waste management.
Arable production systems, to include metered distribution (fertilisers, sprays) and harvesting equipment
Machine selection criteria, operating costs, capital investment, value changes, replacement planning
Contemporary developments in machinery, including Artificial intelligence, monitoring systems and variable application systems.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Preparation for problem solving case study exercise |
Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 7 | 2:00 | 14:00 | N/A |
Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Fieldwork | 3 | 6:00 | 18:00 | N/A |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 22 | 2:00 | 44:00 | N/A |
Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures will introduce the theory and the requirement, the visits to a dealership and a contractor will develop the understanding of the selection process. Fieldwork on the farm visits will permit students to see machinery in operation and or to undertake calibration of variables.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Case study | 1 | M | 100 | A scenario based problem involving qualified decision making & reasoned explanation for choice of equipment. (max. 1500 words) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
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Computer assessment | 1 | M | A scenario based exercise testing the variables affecting machine choice (max. 2 hrs) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The planning and decision making aspects of the module are assessed in the coursework exercises that involve reasoned processing of data to arrive at a justifiable outcome. The use of a PC based decision planning scenario will permit students to understand better the variables that need consideration in the decision process, the formative assessment will cause better understanding of the planning process.
The pragmatic application of appropriate tools for purpose are more knowledge biased and therefore are assessed in an exam scenario in which the mechanical and procedural aspects of machine purpose, operation and use can be assessed effectively through discussion
Reading Lists
Timetable
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