Module: Precision Farming (4404-520)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Hans Griepentrog (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Agricultural Sciences - Major: Crop Production Systems (Master, since 01.10.2015)
  2. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences - Agricultural Engineering (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, semi-elective
• Agricultural Sciences - Agricultural Engineering (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  2. Semester, semi-elective
• Food Systems (Master, since 01.10.2019)
  2. Semester, elective
• Bioeconomy (starting WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.04.2017)
  2. Semester, elective
• Bioeconomy (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, elective

Relation to other Modules:

This module shows links to other agricultural disciplins and improves the career perspectives in agricultural engineering.

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Basic knowledge in English, basic knowledge in process engineering in plant production or practical experience in this field is required.

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Module examination:

written (computer aided)

Workload:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Professional competences:

Students will be able to highlight fundamentals, including
- background, potential and perspectives of Precision Farming
- data base management and decision support systems (farm management information systems)
- function and application of different technical solutions.
Students can
- apply and appraise precision farming technology and equipment
- optimize plant production by understanding and applying sophisticated crop models and software.

Key competences:

Critical and analytical thinking as well as language skills and communication and cooperation skills will be gained during presenting scientific paper related to Precision Farming in group work.

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