| First cycle degree courses | Second cycle degree courses | Single cycle degree courses |
| School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine | ||
| SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE | ||
Course unit
PRECISION FARMING
AVP5073559, A.A. 2019/20
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2019/20
PRECISION FARMING
AVP5073559, A.A. 2019/20
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2019/20
Information on the course unit
| Degree course |
Second cycle degree in SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AV2293, Degree course structure A.Y. 2016/17, A.Y. 2019/20 |
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| Degree course track | Common track | |
| Number of ECTS credits allocated | 8.0 | |
| Type of assessment | Mark | |
| Course unit English denomination | PRECISION FARMING | |
| Website of the academic structure | https://www.agrariamedicinaveterinaria.unipd.it/ | |
| Department of reference | Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and the Environment | |
| E-Learning website | https://elearning.unipd.it/scuolaamv/ | |
| Mandatory attendance | No | |
| Language of instruction | English | |
| Branch | LEGNARO (PD) | |
| Single Course unit | The Course unit can be attended under the option Single Course unit attendance | |
| Optional Course unit | The Course unit can be chosen as Optional Course unit |
Lecturers
| Teacher in charge | FRANCESCO MARINELLO | AGR/09 |
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ECTS: details
| Type | Scientific-Disciplinary Sector | Credits allocated | |
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| Core courses | AGR/09 | Agricultural Mechanics | 8.0 |
Course unit organization
| Period | Second semester |
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| Year | 1st Year |
| Teaching method | frontal |
| Type of hours | Credits | Teaching hours |
Hours of Individual study |
Shifts |
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| Practice | 1.0 | 8 | 17.0 | No turn |
| Laboratory | 1.0 | 8 | 17.0 | No turn |
| Lecture | 6.0 | 48 | 102.0 | No turn |
| Start of activities | 02/03/2020 |
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| End of activities | 12/06/2020 |
| Show course schedule | 2019/20 Reg.2016 course timetable |
| Prerequisites: | General knowledge of agricultural mechanics and agricultural machinery |
| Target skills and knowledge: | The students will acquire basis for management of agricultural machineries in precision agriculture. In particular, knowing how to choose the modern information technologies in agriculture to maximize the potential of this technique. |
| Examination methods: | To be defined |
| Assessment criteria: | Students are evaluated and graded on the basis of their ability to:
- handle and discuss different topics covered by the lessons - apply knowledge of precision farming principles to simple practical examples. |
| Course unit contents: | The course provides an overview of precision farming concepts and tools, including sensors, equipped instrumentation and software. Hands-on activities with local data will provide an initial experience in the use of these tools. Economic and environmental benefits are also discussed.
The course covers the following topics: 1. Introduction to Precision Agriculture and GNSS guidance systems 2. Remote and proximal sensors 3. Yield mapping 4. Map-based VRT 5. Sensors-based VRT 6. Telemetry, traceability and ICT in agriculture |
| Planned learning activities and teaching methods: | Teaching is based on lectures, working groups, case studies and on class exercises involving students individually.
Hands on or laboratory activities are also scheduled. |
| Additional notes about suggested reading: | The material used for the course will be made available to students through the Moodle platform of the School at
https://elearning.unipd.it/scuolaamv/login/index.php |
| Textbooks (and optional supplementary readings) |
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