Learning outcomes of the curricular unit (knowledge, skills and competences to be developed by the students)
Aims to provide the students scientific, technical and technological knowledge in order to allow them to apply in the labor market the acquired concepts. Its fundamental the knowledge and the identification of the tractor pieces as well as it rules of use and the choice of the best options for the management mechanization of the farm.
Syllabus
Theoretical and practical (45H) Application of forces and conditions of equilibrium in tractors and agricultural machines Concepts of work, power and performance applied to tractors and agricultural machinery Simple machines and machinery organs Study of combustion and diesel engines; constitution, operating systems and more important systems Engines and electric Generators Agricultural and forestry tractors: types, formation and operation; maintenance care and use
Field work (11H) Use in workshop and field of the agricultural tractors per unit curricular program Tutorial (4H)
Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the curricular unit's learning objectives
This course has as its main objective to provide students the knowledge of general system engines, use and maintenance of the same, and further application of forces on a balanced conditions, briefly described in the program content. These goals and syllabus allow the acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge on key issues and the development of professional skills in order to prepare them for entry into the labor market. Exposure of themes, by presenting oral and written work will enhance the communication skills and teamwork.
Teaching methodologies (including evaluation)
- Continuous assessment: written exam (WE), a practical work / research (PW) - Conditions for admission to the final exam: being enrolled in the curricular unit.
- Formula release exam: 0.8 (WE) + 0.2 (PW) greater or equal to 10 and assistance to at least 75% of classes, workshops, seminars and study visits (except for working students).
- Final exam: written test
Demonstration of the coherence between the teaching methodologies and the learning outcomes
In more theoretical sessions, will use, preferably, the lecture method. This method will allow students to acquire theoretical knowledge about the key issues of agricultural mechanics. Practical activities, on the field, done outside the classroom will focus mainly the statement method, including maintenance care and use of tractors. Finally, and for students to participate in an almost continuous learning will make their assessment trough a written test and presentation and discussion of practical work/study groups.
Bibliography (Mandatory resources)
Atares, P. e Blanca, A (1996):Tractores y motores agrícolas, Ediciones Mundi-Prensa, Madrid Briosa, F. (1984): Glossário Ilustrado de Mecanização Agrícola, 2ª edição, Lisboa Canavate, J.O. (1989):Técnica de la mecanizacion Agricola, 3ª edição, Madrid, Ediciones Mundi-Prensa Canavate, J.O. (1989):Las maquinas de mecanização agrícola, 3ª edição. Madrid, Ediciones Mundi-Prensa CEMAGREF (1991): Les tracteurs agrícoles. Antony, France CNEEMA : Les materiels de fertilization de semis de plantation et de binage, 3ème edition, Antony CNEEMA, 1981 (Livre du Maître, Tome II, 3ème partie) CNEEMA: Les materiels de labour et preparation du sol.. 3ème edition, Antony, CNEEMA, 1981 (livre du Maître, Tome II, 2ème partir)
