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CRP312Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Farm Power And Agric. Mechanization

This course on Farm Power and Agricultural Mechanization introduces students to the aims and objectives of agricultural mechanization, covering farm machinery for production and processing. It explores equipment for livestock production, water lifting devices, and various farm power sources. Students will learn about internal combustion engines, tractor subsystems, tillage requirements, planting equipment, forage handling, harvesting, and processing equipment. The course also covers cost estimation for machinery operation and hiring.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Agricultural MechanizationFarm PowerTillageHarvestingLivestock Equipment

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Agricultural Mechanization

2

Farm Machinery

3

Livestock Equipment

4

Irrigation Equipment

5

Farm Power Sources

6

Internal Combustion Engines

7

Tractor Systems

8

Tillage

9

Planting

10

Forage Handling

11

Harvesting Equipment

12

Crop Processing

13

Cost Estimation

Total Topics13 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Agricultural Engineer

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Farm Manager

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Mechanization Specialist

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Equipment Operator

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Extension Officer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

FarmingAgricultural Equipment ManufacturingIrrigationLivestock ProductionFood Processing

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Aims and Objectives of Agricultural Mechanization

2h

Unit 1: Agricultural Mechanization and its objective

2 study hours
  • •Define agricultural mechanization and its objectives
  • •Discuss the aims of agricultural mechanization in West Africa
  • •Identify the types of agricultural machinery in use
Week
2

Module 2: Study of Farm Machinery Used

2h

Unit 1: Farm machinery used for tillage

2 study hours
  • •Define tillage and its importance
  • •Differentiate between primary and secondary tillage
  • •Identify different types of ploughs and their uses
Week
3

Module 2: Study of Farm Machinery Used

2h

Unit 2: Equipment used for harvesting and processing

2 study hours
  • •Describe different types of harvesting equipment
  • •Explain the working principles of threshing equipment
  • •Identify adjustments needed for optimal thresher performance
Week
4

Module 2: Study of Farm Machinery Used

2h

Unit 3: Crop protection equipment

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between sprayers and dusters
  • •Identify the components of a sprayer and their functions
  • •Describe the components of a duster and their functions
Week
5

Module 3: Equipment Used for Livestock Management

2h

Unit 1: Automatic conveyors

2 study hours
  • •Define conveyor systems and their objectives
  • •Differentiate between manual and automatic conveyors
  • •Explain the types of automatic feed conveyors
Week
6

Module 3: Equipment Used for Livestock Management

2h

Unit 2: Automatic drinkers for poultry

2 study hours
  • •Describe the importance of providing fresh and clean drinking water for poultry
  • •Identify and explain different types of automatic drinkers
Week
7

Module 3: Equipment Used for Livestock Management

2h

Unit 3: Feeding and Watering Equipment

2 study hours
  • •Describe feeding and watering equipment for cattle
  • •Explain feeding and watering equipment for sheep and goats
  • •Identify feeding equipment for poultry
Week
8

Module 3: Equipment Used for Livestock Management

2h

Unit 4: Milk and Milk handling equipment

2 study hours
  • •Describe milk handling equipment
  • •Explain the function of milking machines
  • •Identify equipment used for refrigeration and cool storage of milk
Week
9

Module 3: Equipment Used for Livestock Management

2h

Unit 5: Meat Processing equipment

2 study hours
  • •Define meat and meat processing equipment
  • •Identify different types of meat processing equipment
  • •Explain types of cutting systems used in meat processing
Week
10

Module 4: Water Lifting and Irrigation Equipment

2h

Unit 1: Water lifting device and Irrigation equipment

2 study hours
  • •Classify water lifting devices
  • •Explain manual water lifting devices
  • •Describe animal-powered water lifting devices
Week
11

Module 5: Farm Power and Machinery Uses

2h

Unit 1: Overview of farm power sources

2 study hours
  • •Identify different sources of farm power
  • •Explain the uses of each source of farm power
  • •Discuss renewable energy sources in agriculture
Week
12

Module 5: Farm Power and Machinery Uses

2h

Unit 2: Internal combustion engine (IC)

2 study hours
  • •Describe the components of an internal combustion engine
  • •Differentiate between four-stroke and two-stroke engines
  • •Explain the working principles of IC engines
Week
13

Module 5: Farm Power and Machinery Uses

2h

Unit 3: Tractor transmission system

2 study hours
  • •Explain the function of the transmission system in a tractor
  • •Describe the components of a transmission system
  • •Discuss the types of clutches and gears used

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all module objectives to ensure comprehensive understanding

2

Create diagrams illustrating the components and functions of farm machinery

3

Practice cost estimation problems for machinery operation and hiring

4

Study the principles of internal combustion engines and tractor systems

5

Focus on understanding the different types of tillage and planting equipment and their applications

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