| Module Identifier | RS11110 | ||
| Module Title | AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING | ||
| Academic Year | 2000/2001 | ||
| Co-ordinator | Mr Simon Hulse | ||
| Semester | Semester 1 | ||
| Pre-Requisite | A or AS level science subjects | ||
| Assessment | Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
| Assignment | 35% | ||
| Oral examination | 15% | ||
Aims of the module
This module will provide an understanding of the selection criteria and engineering asssociated with the agricultural tractor and the knowledge required to manage tractor/implement operations safely and efficiently.
Syllabus / Curriculum design
This module consists of a series of lectures, demonsttations and hands-on workshop practicals. This combination is not only designed to introduce and develop an understanding of the topics, but also to develop a range of basic vocational practical skills
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students should be able to :
Reading Lists
Books
Allcock P. (1986)
Tractor-Implement Systems.
American Assciation for Vocational Instructional Materials. (1981)
Safe Tractor Operation and Daily Care.
ATB. (1975)
How to Make the Most of Your Tractor.
Butterworth B & Nix J. (1983)
Farm Mechanisation for Profit.
HSE. (1995)
Tractors in Action. A Safety Training Guide.
John Deere & Co..
Fundamentals of Service Manuals (Power Trains, Electrical Systems, Hydraulics, Engines).
Liljedhal, J B. (1989)
Tractors and their Power Units.
Williams M. (1992)
Tractors - How they Work and What they Do.
Young F N, Fattah E A & Skiadas N. (1984)
Vehicle Traction Mechanics.
Cooper E L. (1987)
Agricultural Mechanics.
Roth LD & Field HL. (1991)
Introduction to Agricultural Engineering.
Whitney B. (1988)
Choosing and Using Farm Machines.
Heisler, H. (1999)
Vehicle and engine technology.
Nunney, M J. (1998)
Light and heavy vehicle technology.
Technical Reports
Scottish Institute of Agricultural Engineering. (1981)
Too steep for safety - some tractor accident situations.
Lantra. (1998)
A guide to the use of farm vehicles on the road.