Course: Information Systems in Agriculture

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Course title Information Systems in Agriculture
Course code KZT/ISZ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Smutný Dominik, Ing.
  • Beránek Ladislav, prof. Ing. CSc., MBA
  • Smutný Luboš, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introductory lesson 2. Theoretical background for farm management using information systems. Basic concepts and procedures 3. E-agriculture as a platform for sharing information for farms - theoretical background 4. Knowledge and information databases. Theoretical principles of data storage and transfer with regard to their continuous availability - terminology and procedures with regard to agricultural practice. 5. Automation of farm management from the point of view of information systems 6. Theoretical principles of operation and management of database systems, their sizing for the needs of agricultural enterprises 7. introduction to agricultural management software solutions 8. - 13. Selected farm management systems - specific examples of systems used in practice 14. Time reserve

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Project-based learning
  • Class attendance - 42 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 20 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 18 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide students with basic theoretical knowledge in the field of information systems in agriculture (lectures). In the exercises, students will then get acquainted with selected software solutions and acquire the skills to work with them.
Students will gain basic theoretical knowledge in the use of information systems in agriculture and also get acquainted with selected software solutions and gain skills in working with them.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of mathematics and computer science in the scope of basic courses in undergraduate study.

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined exam, Seminar work

Elaboration of seminar work, presentation of seminar work.
Recommended literature
  • Manuály a informační brožury k informačním systémům.
  • Bochtis, D., Sorensen, C.A.G. & Kateris, D. Operations management in agriculture. London: Academic Press, 2019.
  • Kent Shannon, D., Clay, D.E. and Kitchen, N.R. eds. Precision Agriculture Basics, Madison. WI, USA: American Society of Agronomy and Soil Science Society of America, 2018.
  • Mařík, V. Průmysl 4.0. Praha: Management Press, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7261-440-0.
  • Nuthall, P.L.. Farm business management: analysis of farming systems. Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK: CABI, 2011.
  • Sylvester, G. E-Agriculture in Action: Blockchain for Agriculture: Opportunities and Challenges. International Telecommunication Union., 2019.


Study plans that include the course
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