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Syllabus

TN0332 Technology and work environment in crop production, 7.5 Credits

Växtproduktionens teknik och arbetsmiljö

Subjects

Technology Agricultural Science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Exam	5.0	0202
Compulsory assignments	2.5	0203

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Requirements for entry to the Agricultural and Rural Management Bachelor´s Degree Programme

Objectives

By the end of the course, students will have acquired knowledge of, and be able to analyse, methods and technical aspects of production and storage of products from agriculture, in which account is taken of the actual production conditions. Students are also expected to have knowledge of work environment issues in crop production, as well as how risks for injuries and ill health can be minimized.

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

• describe and assess various methods and technical principles for the establishment, management, harvesting and storage of products, such as cereals, oilseed rape, and fodder, while taking into account production conditions and long-term sustainability,
• account for, and assess machine systems by compiling technical and biological knowledge into an economic calculation,
• prepare a basic plan/design of machine systems, irrigation and drying installations,
• describe and explain work environment issues in crop production, especially with respect to risks for injury and ill health, as well as how they can be prevented by systematic focus on work environment issues.

Content

The course has teacher-led seminars and exercises, and uses different forms of teaching to promote student activity and discussions: seminars, SI-exercises, quizzes, study questions, and case studies. Cooperation with the sector businesses through guest lecturers and study visits.

The course is divided into two sub-courses: technology (6.5 credits) with several assignments, work environment (1 credit) with one assignment.

There are several case studies. One deals with tillage machinery where the choice of machinery and function is discussed. Another will calculate the cost for machinery within a farm business with ordinary crops and machines. The case studies are discussed in small groups and are presented both in writing and orally.

Exercises may consist of identifying work environment risks in farm workshops, as well as ordinary field machines, or studying the distribution of liquid drops in a population with different application techniques. The exercises are often presented both in writing and orally at seminars, but other forms may exist.

There are also several sections where the student gets the opportunity to practise basic calculations to better understand how a tractor vehicle is affected by a towed machine, as well as how water systems are designed, and the capacity of a drying installations. The student will use differents types of nomograms, such as ColeBrooks and Mollier chart, in their calculations.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Pass grade in a final written examination. Pass grade in active participation in compulsory seminars. Pass grade in assignment work.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Biosystems and Technology