303309 (v.1) Mechanisation 101

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Area:	Muresk Institute
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Examination of performance and safety features of viticulture machinery and factors influencing machine performance from the viewpoint of a decision maker. An awareness of mechanisation trends in viticulture systems in Australia. Basic engineering principles of engines, power transmissions, traction, tillage, seeding, spraying and harvesting machinery use and maintenance. Shelters and structures and windbreaks.
Unit Outcomes:	Upon successful completion of this unit students will have - Recognised performance and safety features of horticulture and viticulture machinery. Explained maintenance and service requirements and adjustments to enhance machinery performance and reliability. Predicted traction problems of machines in given situations and selected machines appropriate for given tasks. Explained basic engineering principles of motors, transmissions and traction. Planned windbreaks and shelter for horticulture or viticulture. Demonstrated knowledge of major current information resources for farm mechanisation. Developed skills in information retrieval using a variety of media in completed assignments.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	No prescribed references
Unit Texts:	Bell B and Cousins S., (1991), Machinery for Horticulture, Ipswich, United Kingdom, Farming Press. Crossen T (1994), An Introduction to Horticultural Engineering, Perth, Curtin University.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Continuous Assessment 60%, Examination 40%. This is a grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y