RS11110 - AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING AND FARM MACHINERY

Module Identifier	RS11110
Module Title	AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING AND FARM MACHINERY
Academic Year	2002/2003
Co-ordinator	Mr Michael Barrett
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-Requisite	A or AS level science subjects
Assessment	Semester Exam	1.5 Hours	50%
	Semester Assessment	Practical evaluation, assignment	50%
	Semester Assessment	Oral Examination:	15%

Learning outcomes

On completion of the module students should be able to :

Select an appropriate agricultural tractor for a specified range of applications
Develop the skills required to manage safe and efficient tractor operations

Aims

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.

Content

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

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.
HSE. (1995) Tractors in Action. A Safety Training Guide.
Liljedhal, J B. (1989) Tractors and their Power Units.
Young F N, Fattah E A & Skiadas N. (1984) Vehicle Traction Mechanics.
Roth LD & Field HL. (1991) Introduction to Agricultural Engineering.
Heisler, H. (1999) Vehicle and engine technology.
Nunney, M J. (1998) Light and heavy vehicle technology.
Whitney B. (1988) Choosing and Using Farm Machines.
Cooper E L. (1987) Agricultural Mechanics.
Williams M. (1992) Tractors - How they Work and What they Do.
John Deere & Co.. Fundamentals of Service Manuals (Power Trains, Electrical Systems, Hydraulics, Engines).
Butterworth B & Nix J. (1983) Farm Mechanisation for Profit.

Technical Reports
Lantra. (1998) A guide to the use of farm vehicles on the road.
Scottish Institute of Agricultural Engineering. (1981) Too steep for safety - some tractor accident situations.