Course: Technology and Machinery for Crop Production

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Course title Technology and Machinery for Crop Production
Course code KZT/TTRP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Filip Martin, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Bárta Jan, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction to the subject. 2. Crop production - selected theoretical background for fertilization. 3. Cultivation of economic crops - selected theoretical background for the field of plant protection by spraying. 4. Principles of technologies for locally differentiated fertilization. 5 and 6. Theoretical principles of sprayers. Requirements for the quality of sprayer operation, adjustment, compliance with spray liquid dosage, establishment and use of track spacing. Environmental protection, reduction of spray drift, testing of sprayers. 7. Thermal protection methods. Theoretical principles of future plant protection technologies. 8. Theoretical principles of systems for manure technology. 9. Mineral fertiliser technology. 10. Theoretical introduction to the design of process lines, background, classification of sets, selected examples, parameterization. Technical performance standards, calculation of machine operating costs. 11. Business strategies with machine technology. Energy and set-up of sets. 12. Lines for soil preparation, sowing and fertilisation. Lines for cultivation and harvesting of crops. Lines for post-harvest treatment and processing of root crops. 13. Forage harvesting lines. Lines for harvesting cereals. 14. Time reserve

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Excursion
  • Class attendance - 70 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 25 hours per semester
  • Field trip - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 35 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students will deepen their theoretical knowledge and methodology in the field of technology and techniques for crop production. They will learn to apply this theoretical knowledge to specific practical situations in the framework of exercises and seminars.
The student is able to apply the knowledge, received during the study, specified in the part: Content of the syllabus.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of mathematics, physics and mechanics at secondary level

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

Active participation at given number of seminars Seminar paper on a given topic Continuous check of knowledge according to the syllabus of the subject
Recommended literature
  • Břečka, J. Stroje pro sklizeň pícnin a obilovin. Praha, ČZU, 2001. ISBN 80-213-0738-2.
  • Hofman, V. Spray Equipment and Calibration. North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, 2018.
  • Kavka, M. Využití zem. techniky v podmínkách tržního hospodářství. Praha, ÚZPI, 1997. ISBN 80-86153-17-7.
  • Kovaříček, P. a kol. Perspektivní technologické postupy a stroje pro hnojení. Praha, IVV MZe ČR, 1998. ISBN 80-7105-176-4.
  • Přikryl, M. a kol. Technologická zařízení staveb živočišné výroby. Praha, TempoPress II, 1997. ISBN 80-901052-3.
  • Roh, J., Kumhála, F., Heřmánek, P. Stroje používané v rostlinné výrobě. Praha, Credit, 2000. ISBN 80-213-0327-1.
  • Villalobos F., Fereres E. Principles of Agronomy for Sustainable Agriculture. , Springer International Publishing AG, 2017.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agricultural and handling technology (2016) Category: Agriculture and forestry 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter