| Module Identifier |
RS11110 |
| Module Title |
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING AND FARM MACHINERY |
| Academic Year |
2005/2006 |
| Co-ordinator |
Mr Michael Barrett |
| Semester |
Semester 1 |
| Pre-Requisite |
A or AS level science subjects |
| Course delivery |
Lecture | 10 x 2 hr lectures |
| |
Practical | 5 x 3 hour practicals |
| Assessment |
| Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
|---|
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Practical evaluation, assignment | 50% |
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Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students should be able to :
1. Select an appropriate agricultural tractor for a specified range of applications
2. 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
Heisler, H (1999) Vehicle and engine technology
Nunney, M J (1998) Light and heavy vehicle technology
Allcock P (1986) Tractor-Implement Systems
American Assciation for Vocational Instructional Materials (1981) Safe Tractor Operation and Daily Care
Butterworth B & Nix J (1983) Farm Mechanisation for Profit
John Deere & Co. Fundamentals of Service Manuals (Power Trains, Electrical Systems, Hydraulics, Engines)
Williams M (1992) Tractors - How they Work and What they Do
Cooper E L (1987) Agricultural Mechanics
Whitney B (1988) Choosing and Using Farm Machines
Roth LD & Field HL (1991) Introduction to Agricultural Engineering
Young F N, Fattah E A & Skiadas N (1984) Vehicle Traction Mechanics
Liljedhal, J B (1989) Tractors and their Power Units
HSE (1995) Tractors in Action. A Safety Training Guide
ATB (1975) How to Make the Most of Your Tractor
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
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4