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- explain the principle, function and operation of precision agriculture technologies
- advise on how to introduce precision agriculture technology to a farm
- evaluate the potential of specific precision agriculture technologies
Technologies and technical systems:
- Geographical Positioning
- PC-Tractor-Implement Communication
- Remote and Proximal Sensing
- Variable Rate Technology
- Yield Mapping
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Tutorial | 4 |
Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 52 |
Total | 106 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Presentation: Oral presentation | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Examination: Examination of knowledge related outcomes | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | Yes | Graded | Yes | 70 |
Assignment: Report Writing | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Individual feedback on final exam and report if requested.