TE0025, Technology and systems for agriculture and forestry, 10.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-O, 2025-12-12
Valid from : Autumn semester 2026 (2026-08-31)

Level

First cycle (G1N)

Main field of study

Engineering

Grading Scale

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.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The course aims to provide an overall understanding of technologies and systems for agriculture and forestry, focusing on production as well as various sustainability aspects related to these areas. The course will also introduce the student to university studies and engineering methods, as well as the future professional role as Master of Science in Engineering.

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• Place contemporary agriculture and forestry in a historical context and describe their sustainability challenges with a focus on environmental aspects

• Give an overview of material and energy flows within agriculture and forestry

• Describe cropping systems, production systems and management in Swedish agriculture and forestry

• Describe the general functions of digital technologies used in agriculture and forestry and give examples of some applications

• Solve tasks related to applications in agriculture or forestry using digital technologies and present the work in writing

• Provide a knowledge compilation within a defined area according to given instructions and present the work orally

Content

Subject-related content

The course provides an introduction to technologies for collection, analysis, and usage of data in agriculture and forestry, practiced through exercises with digital technologies such as sensors, drones, and software. It also introduces Swedish agricultural and forestry systems and their main products and services, discussing these from systems and sustainability perspectives. The course also covers forest resources, forest conditions, forest management and silvicultural systems; agricultural land use and different production systems with and without livestock; and how digital systems and technologies, as well as a systems analysis perspective, can contribute to improved decision support.

The course also provides an introduction to the professional role of the Master of Science in Engineering in Bioresource Systems, and to information retrieval and scientific writing, and includes discussions on ethical considerations.

Teaching formats

To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used: lectures, seminars, presentations, study visits, and field exercises.

The course focuses on the following generic competencies: engineering methods, written communication, oral communication, information literacy, critical thinking and digital competence.

The following components are compulsory: study visits, field exercises and examination activities.

Collaboration with the surrounding society takes place through study visits and guest lectures.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Approved written and oral presentations of exercises and assignments, approved participation study visits and field exercises, and a passed examination.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Energy and Technology

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Bioresource Systems Engineering