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BSEN30170

Academic Year 2024/2025

Agricultural Mechanisation: Engines and Crop Machinery (BSEN30170)

Subject:
Biosystems Engineering
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Biosystems & Food Engineering
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Kevin McDonnell
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

In this module, you will study the design, selection and operation of agricultural mechanisation systems with an emphasis on evaluation criteria for the management of mechanisations systems and integration of components into a system. The module will cover basis engine operation, tillage systems, sowing, chemical applications, harvesting systems and machinery management.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module you should be able to:
- analyse the 4 stroke engine operation
- evaluate compaction and its impact on root growth and soil strength
- examines tillage operations and principles (primary and secondary)
- evaluate sowing systems and subsequent spraying and fertiliser systems including material handling systems
- assess and evaluate grain harvesting systems
- analyse machine performance parameters

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

30
Autonomous Student Learning

48
Lectures

24
Project Supervision

12
Total

114

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module uses the following approaches;
1. face to face lectures;
2. active/task-based learning;
3. reflective learning.
4. critical writing
5. AI is not used for teaching nor are students to use AI for assignments

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

BSEN30190 Power & Mach. - Hydraulic Sys


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
BSEN40150 - Advanced P&M Systems 2


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Assignment 1: Machinery system choice Week 6 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
25
 Yes
Assignment(Including Essay): Assignment 2: Machinery system topic Week 12 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% Yes
25
 Yes
Exam (In-person): End of Trimester exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes
50
 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 10:00 - 11:50
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