Agricultural Machines and Equipment
- Faculty
Faculty of Agricultural Science and Landscape Architecture
- Version
Version 1 of 26.08.2025.
- Module identifier
44B0557
- Module level
Bachelor
- Language of instruction
German
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
only winter term
- More information on frequency
weekly lectures
- Duration
1 semester
- Special features of the module
The module includes lectures and industrial presentations.
- Brief description
The devolopment of farming machinary has a long history and how we farm today is a result of decades of research into new designs and systems. This module provides the basics understanding of machine design, the function of technical solutions and the correct use of mechanisation systems today. The on going process of automatisation opens new approaches, however also challanges in the interaction of complex process chains.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
Students are gaining knowledge in the basics of machine design and functions, physical backrounds (Power, efficiency...). Learning how a tractor works (combustion engine, transmissions...), various implements (cultivating the soil, mowing, harvest etc.). See how a combine harvester, sugar beet harvester is designed or systems for plant protection.
- Overall workload
The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").
- Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 60 Lecture Presence - 30 Practice Presence - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 30 Study of literature - 30 Preparation/follow-up for course work -
- Graded examination
- Written examination or
- oral exam
- Remark on the assessment methods
Third try exams could be deceided either written or oral instead
- Exam duration and scope
The written 2 hour exam is the standart form, however for third tries a 30min oral exam is also possible.
- Recommended prior knowledge
good mathematical and physical skills, interrest into science and technicl systems
- Knowledge Broadening
Students gain a good general understanding of how modern (state of the art) farming equipment works.
- Knowledge deepening
Studends are able to use the knowledge gained to assess, transfer and apply this for developing / enhance current technical solutions in farming.
- Application and Transfer
The knowledge accumulated is usable within the on going process of improving farming machinary aiming for increased sustainablity and efficiency.
- Academic Innovation
Maintaining the agricutural environment aiming for a maximum of sustainability and acceptance of new system approaches in farming.
- Communication and Cooperation
Students are able to understand technical connections and present them.
- Academic Self-Conception / Professionalism
Students have learned to transfer complex technical connections and compentences in relevance to a modern Farming technology.
- Literature
..einschl?gige Fachliteratur, Tagungen, Dissertationen, Verb?nde, VDI, KTBL, DLG, ASABE,
- Linkage to other modules
Is the basic module in the first term for the following lectures into Smart Farming and Precision Farming.
- Applicability in study programs
- Agricultural Technologies
- Agricultural Technologies B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Korte, Hubert
- Teachers
- Korte, Hubert