Course: Mechanization of Agricultural Production

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Course title Mechanization of Agricultural Production
Course code KZT/QMEZE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
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)
  • Tupý Ondřej, Ing. DiS.
  • Šístková Marie, Ing. CSc.
  • Olšan Pavel, Ing. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kuneš Radim, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Plows and machines for surface tillage. Machines for seeding, fertilization and plant protection. Technology of harvesting and preservation of forage, harvester rakes, pick-up trucks, pick-up balers, forage harvesters. Machines for harvesting grain, root crops and industrial crops. Feed warehouses, machinery and equipment for filling and emptying warehouses. Machines for preparation, processing and distribution of feed to animals. Devices for removing and processing of livestock excrement. Livestock water supplies. Machinery and equipment for milking and milk cooling.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Projection
  • Semestral paper - 35 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 12 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 70 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of this subject is to provide the students with information about machines used in mechanization of the main processes in crop and livestock production.
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
Combined exam

A seminar paper (10 to 15 pages) dealing with mechanization of crop and livestock production. The seminar paper will be evaluated by the guarantee of the subject.
Recommended literature
  • Brundin, S. Optimization of manure handling systems under Swedish conditions. Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet, 1994.
  • Břečka, J. a kol. Stroje pro sklizeň pícnin a obilovin. Praha, ČZU, 2001. ISBN 80-213-0738-2.
  • Doležal, O. a kol. Technologie a technika chovu skotu. Praha, SCHČSS, 1996.
  • Ducho, P. a kol. Mechanizácia a automatizácia živočišnej výroby. Príroda, Bratislava, 1. vydání, 1996.
  • Kejík, C., Fryč, J. Technika pro živočišnou výrobu. MZLU Brno, 1997.
  • Lobotka, J. a kol. Zariadenie na dojenie, chladenie a ošetrovanie mlieka. Bratislava, Príroda, 1987.
  • Procházka, B. a kol. Mechanizácia rastlinnej výroby. Bratislava, Príroda, 1986.
  • Přikryl, M. Technologická zařízení staveb živočišné výroby. Praha: Tempo PressII, 1997. ISBN 80-901052-0-3.


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): Animal husbandry (2016) Category: Agriculture and forestry 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Sustainable Systems in Agricultural Land (2010) Category: Agriculture and forestry 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agribussines (2014) Category: Agriculture and forestry 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Animal husbandry (2019) Category: Agriculture and forestry 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer